ABOUT TERESA DEJARLAIS
Owns: The Porch and Atelier in Buffalo, Minn.
Can't quit collecting: Ribbons, textiles, buttons, glassware and chandeliers.
Drives: 1998 Dodge Caravan with all seats behind the driver removed. "Great for junking, dependable and no car payment!"
Grew up: New Hope.
In her earlier life: Support staff in Elk River schools for more than 16 years.
Family affair: Daughter Rachel, a jewelry maker/junker, sells and works at the shop; son Adam is chef for its culinary events; sisters Pat and Jeanne work there; grandson Henry, 2, is the "shop boy."
Indispensible tool: "Literally, my bolt cutter. Personally, my people skills and work ethic."
Favorite meal: Salmon with white butter sauce, green beans and a glass of Muscadet at Clementine on rue Bosquet in Paris.
What she'd save if the house were on fire: "My purse!"
Parlez-vous français? Loves the country; still learning the language.