What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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16311 Hwy. 62 West / Eureka Springs, AR / (479) 253-8595 VISIT opera.org FOR TICKETS & INFO 2019 SEASON JUNE 21 - JULY 19 CHANGES OF HEART Presenting 25+ Performances at Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs and Venues Across Northwest Arkansas MAY 26-JUNE 1, 2019 WHAT'S UP! 5 Q: When did you first become interested in old/antique/vintage things? A: My uncle and dad owned a neighborhood grocery store in my hometown of Prescott and would often take in interesting items on loan or trade for groceries. I was always curious to see what had come into the store. I love this business because it is ever-evolving, and there's an opportunity to learn something new every day. Q: You'll have Christmas in your booth, even though it's out of season — what's the evergreen appeal? A: I think vintage Christmas is very nostalgic and reminds people of happy times with family and friends, which is why I believe it is so popular among collectors. Q: What's the appeal of making something new with old materials? A: I do create a few sculptures a year from found objects. We are such a throw-away society. I find beauty and value in personal items that have been broken or heavily worn and just tossed aside such as old toys, fabrics, hardware and furniture. I love to bring those items back to life and place them with an appreciative collector. Holly Mullen DeVault Mother Junker DeVault is an original Junk Ranch vendor. "I helped Amy and Julie set up a booth at the very first Junk Ranch at the community center because we were all naive enough to think we could be in multiple places at once," she says. "After that, I worked the booth and T-shirt sales and then the Junk Ranch headquarters — wherever I was needed. About four shows ago, I decided it was time to start selling again." Q: Tell us what we can expect to find in your booth. A: I mostly only sell things I like! Mostly primitives, the chippier the better; mid-century modern; bohemian; rusty gold and vintage garden items. I like a layered mix of items, rather than one style, to keep it interesting. Q: When did you first become interested in old/antique/vintage things? A: I started buying antiques right out of high school. [My sister] Amy and I scoured flea markets and attended a lot of auctions. It eventually led to us getting a booth in a flea market, and then we started selling on eBay. I love the history of each item I buy. I still get excited over great craftsmanship. When that thrill stops, it'll be time for me to stop doing this — probably because I'll be dead. Q: What's selling best out of your booth right now? A: [The answer] varies on the region I'm selling in. Farmhouse is still relatively popular. Chippy painted pieces are a booth staple. Well-made and known designer mid-century furniture — especially seating — sells quickly. Rattan and wicker bohemian pieces are popular. Vintage rugs and textiles are also a staple. Q: What's your best piece of advice for potential shoppers about shopping The Junk Ranch? A: If you love it, buy it — don't walk away! I do a lot of shows, and I swear by this. Almost every single time a person is on the fence regarding a purchase and they leave the booth to "think about it," the next person walks in and buys it. It's some weird cosmic junking joke. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ Lara Jo Hightower With more than 100 booths, it's hard to leave The Junk Ranch empty- handed.