Lora Bakalar is a self-proclaimed junk maven and founder of Junk Makes the Soul Happy. Her family has appreciated and owned vintage treasures for as long as she can remember. Her parents and grandparents had a knack for restoration and haggling and she feels blessed to have inherited these traits. Lora shares her enjoyment of visiting flea markets on her blog, where she features small 'junk' businesses, events, vendors, her own creative projects (TIY = try it yourself projects) and more.