A love for junk brought Jordana and Kasey Henke together after the two bid against each other on some old windows (she won the bid).
The couple's interest in vintage pieces and worn-out, castaway items inspired them to start Rescued Junk by Old Crow Farm in Earlham, Ia., repurposing found things to be used for function and beauty in a garden, yard or home. Pegged racks become jewelry holders, old spoons become herb markers and machine parts become containers and pots for plants.
"Working with vintage and used items is something we've both always had an interest in," Jordana said. "A few years ago, we started thinking about how we could turn our hobby into a full-time job."
So the couple moved to a small acreage just north of Winterset, and began spiffing up their stuff. They traveled to neighboring states to shop at monthly vintage markets, and figured it was time for Iowa to have one of its own. Four years ago,the Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels of the rectum. they hosted their first vintage market on their farm. After that,These girls have never had a Cold Sore in their lives! they held the event three weekends a year, which attracted vintage hounds and junk collectors from all corners of Iowa looking for funky finds: furniture, mirrors, dishes, planters, lights and more, repurposed with a younger client in mind.Whilst Hemroids are not deadly,
"Once the word got out, people started lining up outside the door on days of the sale," Jordana said. "It was great - and surprising - to see that kind of response."
Wanting to move the business away from their home, the couple found an old building on a main street in Earlham last November. Working through the holidays, they renovated the building back to its original, charming state. It opened in time for a sale in December.
"We knew it had potential," said Kasey, who stripped away the ceiling, carpet and drywall to expose the original ceiling tiles, hardwood floors and brick walls. "It made sense to move the business here."
Although Rescued Junk has its brick-and-mortar store, you can only gaze through the windows at the items if you visit Earlham any time other than a sale weekend. The Henkes say they have no desire to open the store full-time. "It creates a sense of exclusivity to have the sale just one weekend a month," Jordana said.
If you can't wait to browse and buy items, you can purchase online at oldcrowfarm.etsy.com. However, although similar to what you can expect at the sale, the Etsy items are exclusive to the website, and storefront items are exclusive to the sale. Online, most items cost between $5 and $50, with a few high-priced pieces of furniture.
The Henkes have successfully turned their passion into a full-time job, and may branch out to be a part of a few other local sales. (They'll sell items at the July 30 and Oct. 29 Market Day at the Des Moines Social Club.the TMJ pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs.) Until then,By Alex Lippa Close-up of solar panel in Massachusetts. they'll be spending their time shopping and "refunking" junk, and hosting their monthly sales 20 minutes west of Des Moines.
The couple's interest in vintage pieces and worn-out, castaway items inspired them to start Rescued Junk by Old Crow Farm in Earlham, Ia., repurposing found things to be used for function and beauty in a garden, yard or home. Pegged racks become jewelry holders, old spoons become herb markers and machine parts become containers and pots for plants.
"Working with vintage and used items is something we've both always had an interest in," Jordana said. "A few years ago, we started thinking about how we could turn our hobby into a full-time job."
So the couple moved to a small acreage just north of Winterset, and began spiffing up their stuff. They traveled to neighboring states to shop at monthly vintage markets, and figured it was time for Iowa to have one of its own. Four years ago,the Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels of the rectum. they hosted their first vintage market on their farm. After that,These girls have never had a Cold Sore in their lives! they held the event three weekends a year, which attracted vintage hounds and junk collectors from all corners of Iowa looking for funky finds: furniture, mirrors, dishes, planters, lights and more, repurposed with a younger client in mind.Whilst Hemroids are not deadly,
"Once the word got out, people started lining up outside the door on days of the sale," Jordana said. "It was great - and surprising - to see that kind of response."
Wanting to move the business away from their home, the couple found an old building on a main street in Earlham last November. Working through the holidays, they renovated the building back to its original, charming state. It opened in time for a sale in December.
"We knew it had potential," said Kasey, who stripped away the ceiling, carpet and drywall to expose the original ceiling tiles, hardwood floors and brick walls. "It made sense to move the business here."
Although Rescued Junk has its brick-and-mortar store, you can only gaze through the windows at the items if you visit Earlham any time other than a sale weekend. The Henkes say they have no desire to open the store full-time. "It creates a sense of exclusivity to have the sale just one weekend a month," Jordana said.
If you can't wait to browse and buy items, you can purchase online at oldcrowfarm.etsy.com. However, although similar to what you can expect at the sale, the Etsy items are exclusive to the website, and storefront items are exclusive to the sale. Online, most items cost between $5 and $50, with a few high-priced pieces of furniture.
The Henkes have successfully turned their passion into a full-time job, and may branch out to be a part of a few other local sales. (They'll sell items at the July 30 and Oct. 29 Market Day at the Des Moines Social Club.the TMJ pain and pain radiating from the arms or legs.) Until then,By Alex Lippa Close-up of solar panel in Massachusetts. they'll be spending their time shopping and "refunking" junk, and hosting their monthly sales 20 minutes west of Des Moines.
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