Funky Junk Jennifer

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Thank you

It went so very fast, one moment it was set up, the nest the music started and the lines poured in

Photo Coutesy of Burnett Photography

Glenn Kelly and Mom sing along with Bridges Home!

Carl the Conductor
Photo courtesy of Erin Hudson Photography

Chaps Girls enjoying the El fresco day!

We could not do it without our 4 front girls!

My Cheerleader Reminding me to enjoy the moment.
Photo courtesy of Erin Hudson Photography

Funky Hunk Nathan, Raja and Tank

Photo Coutesy of Burnett Photography

The ladies of Funky Junk
Photo courtesy of Erin Hudson Photography

Tired out Scout (photo from labor day 10)
REST UP FOR THE NEXT SHOW!!!

I say from the bottom of my heart...Thank you. To the vendors who worked so hard and put forth so much heart into making Funky Junk Season 9 so incredibly amazing!
Thank you to the customers who traveled, who saved their pennies, who dressed for the weather, who stood in line and laughed and smiled and made this an event full of WONDERFUL energy!
To the musicians; Dave and Tami who gave us music in a power outage, and Heidi for her sweet voice. And Mike who played solo for the entire Sunday!
To My mom who was a cook, a security guard, a babysitter, a booth watcher, a go-for, and above all SUPPORTER all weekend and beyond (not to mention giving the grange power with her generator!!!). To Funky Hunk Husband Nathan for...well, Everything you do and Are! You make everyone feel like Funky Junk Family! To Glenn for being a trooper! To Carl for giving us a location that is so Amazing and perfect, for having the train for kids to enjoy and face-painting too! To Mark for getting everyone safely to their parking spot! To the four AMAZING girls who took care of checking everyone in, covering our merchandise table, cleaning and tending and wearing smiles the whole time! And to the kids who are dragged along with moms and dads and friends and who are gaining an appreciation for the "junk" in the world! And Finally to My Business Partner Hollie, for sharing this journey with me...for being Love Fun and Junk with me...I Love you.

Now, to rest up...we only have a blink of a Spring and Summer until it all starts all over again! See you Labor Day Weekend! Love, Jennifer

Friday, April 8, 2011

It's Because of YOU!

We do this for you...our customer, our support, our friend. We haul in our big trucks and trailers stacked high to fill spaces up just to see your reaction! We LOVE it, we live for it! from the treasure hunting, to the planning, the painting, the sanding, the decorating and the setup...we do it because of you!

While setting up today I took a moment to stand back and imagine all of you tomorrow, the excitement for the lost item you have been searching for, the boots that fit "just right", or the friend you have not seen since labor day! I imagined all your trucks and cars pulling up empty and leaving filled over the sides with things to make your home unique! I truly mean it when I say how this is what makes it worth every heavy load up the steps and every hour into the night worth it...because of you. Thank you for supporting Funky Junk...
SEE YOU IN THE MORNING!!! Love, Jennifer

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Soap Giveaway!

I am giving away soap!!!!!

From my farm to your sink.

A hard days work

Soap Balls, invented last year as a way to save ends of logs. Already a favorite!

Farm fresh!

Here is my humble little playhouse.

As Many of you know, besides Co-hosting Funky Junk and running a Berry Farm, My life is all about soap! You can read The story behind the Soap Co. at http://www.yesterdaysconnection.com/

I love what I do, it is therapeutic in many ways (mostly because I use only pure essential oils). Every time I go to work (In my mom's old Playhouse-converted soap shop) I turn on my Celtic music and mix "potions" with all my customers in mind as I work. I really do imagine the people who will need my product. The kids with eczema, the elderly with severe dry skin, the teenager with acne, the sunburned Athlete...the list goes on and on. I love hearing your stories too. We have many that we get in person, by mail, and third person. The stories range from skin clearing up to stain removals on treasured items to skunk smell coming out of the dog! I love hearing them all, even if it just that you like the bar!

When I see you at Farmers' market or at a show I love hearing you say "I need more!", not because I am selling it, but because I have made a product that really does help and really does work. So as my Thank you to you, I am giving away $20.00 worth of soap! Just become a follower on my blog and leave a comment, if you already are a follower then leave a comment on my blog. For a second chance to win mention this giveaway on facebook and I will enter you twice. And for a third chance to win become a fan of Funky Junk on Facebook, mention this and I will enter you a third time! If you win you can choose your soap from the website or in person at The Funky Junk show.

I will honor our show price of 3 bars for $10.00 so you will be getting 6 bars of soap! Contest closes on Thursday 3/31 at 6pm! Good Luck!

Love, Jennifer

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Percy James & Co.

My Favorite new Shop and Shop-Keepers

While Postering on the west side this week I stumbled upon a little gem of a store in Enumclaw WA
Percy James & Co. What a delight!!! It was the pink oven that caught my eye!

I saw it in the window and knew I had found a little spot of heaven! Nathan went in to ask to put up the poster while I was changing the baby. He cam back giddy saying "you HAVE to shop here, I have never had such wonderful customer service"!

I went in and sure enough I was greeted by not 1 but 3 beautiful smiling faces of the sweetest little shopkeepers I have ever met! Lala, Mariah and little River were very gracious indeed. They were informative and creative.

The shop was dolled up with eclectic furniture, adorable clothes, unique gifts and of course candy treats! I left with an amazing Chalk board in my favorite turquoise and an antique gilded frame.

Not to mention a Smile to stretch a mile. A special thanks to the young ladies who made me feel so welcome and run an exceptionally fabulous store!

If you are visiting the Enumclaw WA. area stop by and say "hi", and pick up something one-of-a-kind!
1104 Griffin Ave. Enumclaw WA. You will leave very happy!
Love, Jennifer

Sunday, March 13, 2011

2nd Saturdayz 1st Time

A delight. Pure and simple. We headed over the mountain this weekend, Nathan, Glenn, Tank and I that is. We had 3 goals; to go Junkin' for Funky Junk 9, to put up posters around the west side, and to attend the 2ndsaturdayz show in hanger 30! Oh yes and SELL Lots of Soap!

Needless to say we had an amazing time! We finally got to put faces to so many incredible names, booths and blogs! I loved hanging' with Bob and John of JOHNBobcooljunk. My new Homeys! We drooled over Debs beautiful items in RETREAT. I loved meeting Liz from SeaBold and Katie from KG...So many wonderful vendors. Thank you to Linda and Deb for being such wonderful hosts! The best part of the weekend was tied...with one being My treasure of a friend Celeste Shaw of CHAPS http://www.chapsgirl.com/ hauling her posese and trailers over the mountain to shop and support us! What a gal! Second being the conversion of my dear Brother-in Law Daniel to the "Junkin World" Like giving candy to a baby for the first time I loved watching him and his wife Amy get excited over vintage and re purposed items! They bought an old window and headed home to put their furniture on craigslist so they can start in on their "new style", I was so darng proud!!! We had a great time and found treasures; both in "stuff" and in new found friends. This Gypsy life is so fulfilling when you leave a show with a pocket full of phone numbers, a camera full of photos and a heart filled with happiness (not to mention a minivan filled with awesome "Junk")!!! See you all at the next stop! Love, Jennifer