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@ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE AUGUST 2025 59 "e goal is to bring something fresh by marrying together these worlds of design,"says McDonald, primping a mid-century Adrian Pearsall dining set with studio pottery and fresh greenery snipped from a local garden. ere are 20-plus booths — each have their own vibe — including McDonald's own, which scratches a Montana-California itch. He grew up on Mt. Soledad and studied fine arts at University of Montana where his family owns property. McDonald went on to become a sales executive at Urban Decay, gaining fluency in customer service and color theory. "It's about dissecting consumer needs," says McDonald. "And sparking interest." For dealers like McDonald, the thrill of the hunt is in the DNA. is month, he'll be unloading a treasure-filled van fresh off his cross-country sojourn to Chattanooga, Tennessee, and parts unknown for his @bumpkinboutique. "It's our own giant version of an American Pickers trip," he says, referring to the reality TV show. We can't wait to see the goods. Inside Girard Avenue Marketplace in La Jolla where owner Bradley McDonald lords over the goods