In this exciting new episode I get to meet up with an old friend who now lives in the sunny state of California. Sandra and I talk about the interesting and beautiful pieces she brings to my shop. We get into all of our old stories which brings back some funny memories and we get to share them with you! Sandra tells us all where she goes to find these pieces and her own sense of style. She even tells us how she decorates and what she’s working on now. Tune in to hear all about these amazing stories.

It Doesn't Just Appear

Sandra

Ride along the road of success with Rusty Saturday! Known for their ability to pick and recreate items to make others say, "how did they do that" is just a little about what they are about! 

Riding along with Rusty Saturday

In this episode we get to dive deep into the world of mid-century items with my friend Remo. We talk about his unique & groovy finds! Remo has a love for pretty much anything that's mid-century especially sculptures and unique art. We get into various pieces he has collected and sold throughout the years. Tune in to hear all about these beautiful mid-century pieces and his outstanding eye for art! 

Retro Remo

   This week I got to see my friend, Nick, at his warehouse where he keeps his outstanding vinyl collection. Nick is one of my vendors at Everything Goes and has taught me a lot about these fascinating pieces of the music industry. We talk about how he finds these amazing treasures, how much they're worth, the different album’s and their popularity, and how you can tell a good record from a bad one. Nick’s nicknamed “The Vinyl Record Dude” because of his long held passion towards vinyl. Listen in to hear these amazing stories about vinyl I got the pleasure to hear!

The Vinyl Record Dude

 This is a little bit about my vintage shop and how I got started!

My Shop & Me

          Part 2  "If junk could only talk" continues with our interviews with the Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market vendors & the founders of Junk in the Trunk- Coley, Lindsey and Kevin. Hear how they started, and where their journey is taking them! 

Part 2 "If junk could only talk" Coley & Lindsey

Junk in the Trunk is a vintage market where thousands of shoppers are welcomed to shop vintage , antique and handcrafted treasures! After 8 wonderful years of being a vendor at this market I decided not to have a space but rather hear the stories behind the pieces found and brought to this market. I met so many vendors and enjoyed talking to old friends! Join us in discovering all of these uncovered treasures and magnificent stories behind them.

Part 1 "If junk could only talk "Junk in the Trunk Market

 All of us "pickers" love to pick! Everyone of us have a passion for something unique which draws us to these incredible pieces! Thomas Porter has as love for many things, but his first love, (next to his family & bluegrass music) is old....really old barn wood! Thomas, owner of Porter Barn Wood puts his ideas down on paper and creates amazing furniture, flooring, and beautiful barn wood doors which is only just a small part of his business. Thomas talks to us about his business and how he finds the perfect barn wood to make his creations appear!

Wood Picker Thomas Porter

  Taffee is one of my pickers who connected with me through social media, and is now a personal friend! Taffee travels throughout the Midwest on a journey to find the hidden treasures left behind, all while building relationships with people and collectors alike! Within days, this picker can load a rental truck full of fabulous finds, and travel back to Queen Creek AZ where she shares her finds with her local shop owners, vendors and personal relationships.

A Girl and a Big Truck

Hawk is a Phoenix Fire Fighter who has a passion for not only helping others but finding unique & off the wall collectables! With only a few years left in the department Hawk is getting ready for retirement and to become a full time picker as well as an antique shop owner, Hawk Salvage! Hawk loves to travel across the US in his truck hauling his large trailer and shaking hands making new friends out on his travels. Hawk's stories and how he comes across treasures are worth listening to!  

Fire Fighter Picker

Wendy is a vendor at Everything Goes, as well as a personal friend. We’ve been picking together for years and always have a good time together being our quirky selves. In this podcast we reminisce about our pickings up north with our families and as always, having a good laugh doing so!

Fun Pickins with Wendy

This podcast tells you the stories of antique treasures found by “pickers”, and how they arrive into shops. It is not only amazing, but funny, crazy and unbelievable! Everything found has it’s own unique way of arriving to its destination!