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The Purple Ribbon

April 28, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 4 Comments

The Purple Ribbon Thrift Store, Fayetteville, Ar

Breaking the silence is a family affair at The Purple Ribbon in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Not only does this thrift store open its doors to shoppers, but the store offers a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. Hey y‘all—I don’t have many guest blog posts but this article was written by my friend, Laurie Reichart. Laurie is working to spread the word of the work being done by The Purple Ribbon, and I agreed to help by hosting this article. Keep on reading, because this is an important topic, and you may know someone who could use these services.

In 2014, Trish Collins brought home a steady income working for a large corporation, yet something pulled her in a different direction. She believes God has a plan for everyone and life can be uncomfortable when He’s calling to you. Trish knew leaving a respectable position and complacent routine would be difficult but she felt a stronger need to help others. After taking time off and regrouping, she came to the decision to open up a thrift store that served as a resource to victims of domestic violence.

Collins has been affected by domestic violence.Continue Reading

Junkin around Northwest Arkansas

October 7, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 14 Comments

Junkin around Northwest Arkansas

If you know anything about me, you know I can’t resist a good flea market, yard sale, vintage store, dumpster dive. Northwest Arkansas is junkin heaven, I’m not kidding. My personal favorites that carry everything from rusted farm equipment and repurposed everything to Brady Bunch Seventies are 410 Vintage Market, Fayetteville’s Funky Yard Sale, Long Ago Antiques, and Daisies and Olive (Prairie Grove). Of course technically I’ve only been here a few weeks so I’m sure there are many I have missed. I will check them all out eventually.

Mostly I just browse (I swear). I enjoying looking at how things are displayed and repurposed.

Here are a few pictures from The Junk Ranch, a two day event held each fall and spring in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. I met up with my writer friend Laurie who is a serious junker with a great eye for cool finds. Laurie is the perfect person to thrift with, plus we have similar tastes which is fun too.

What a flawless autumn afternoon. Look at that sky. Better yet, LOOK AT THAT BARN!

The Junk Ranch, Prairie Grove, Ar

Live music provided the perfect backdrop. Crossing August sounded just like the Dixie Chicks!

Crossing August

Pumpkins for sale.

Pumpkins at The Junk Ranch

Inspiration propped on the ground, hanging from the tent poles. Everywhere.

unique lighting

Lots of memories.

Ice cream churn

And of course treasures.

Junkin at the Junk Ranch

And more treasures!

Junk Ranch junk

We had a great time:)

Junque Rethunque & Grace Grits

selfie courtesy of Laurie @ Junque Rethunque

I bought this vintage tin platter. It’s my favorite shade of turquoise. And it’s almost as big as the coffee table on the back porch.

aqua vintage tin platter

I love it!

Where do you like to “browse” for treasures?

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P.S. Look at this tablescape by Figgy Pudding. Perfect for harvest time. Shovel handles❤!

Rustic Vintage Harvest Tablescape. Look at the shovels!

Musical Pairing:

Crossing August

Talya Tate Boerner


Hi! I'm Talya. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

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