Fun at the flea~~~

Flea markets.
That immense treasure trove of unique finds, quirky items, one of a kind junk, and cherished heirlooms ~~~ you buy things that you love, that you can't live without and that you will figure out what to do with ---later!

Here is a pictorial rundown of how I spent (translation -blew !) about a hundred bucks at the Burlington flea market a few weeks ago.
this is the kind of thing that makes my heart stop!
vintage knitting needles!
Bought them all for
$10.00

I did not buy these dishes - but I wanted to sooo bad!
My parents once owned a set of these dishes.
I have no idea where they are now.

Not buying these is my big regret for the trip

(you know how you always have at least one regret -

that thing that you did not buy

- but wish that you had!)

~~~

If these are here the next time I go back~~~

(yea, right!)

Bought this 1950's baby carriage for Maddy girl

$20.00

and this stuffed toy sheep

that my friend Hubert named Harold.

Don't know what I am going to do with him - but he was too cute to leave

(he looked at me longingly~~~)

I said OK - because he probably won't eat much.

$6.00

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you should have seen Hubert

carrying him around the flea market for me.

when we walked around,

people came from everywhere to touch him

~~~

sometimes as they walked by

they said

" Baaa"!

~~~

(really - it was like that the whole day!)

vintage plant stand

$12.00

(just perfect for 5 little bird nests!)

love the Brambly Hedge books!

totally love the little mice!!!

the illustrations are just

adorable.

$1.00

vintage linen calendars

some date back to the 60's

bought them on a dollar table

12 for $10.00

(not a single stain or tear)

they are in perfect condition~~~

saw some on a table later in the day

for $3.00 each!

(did I do good - or what! )

going to use them

to make a banner garland

for the

Sacred Yarn

room
(yes I will - you wait and see!)

vintage inspired bird dish

$4.00

way cute !

vintage taffeta seam binding

they don't even make this stuff anymore!

$1.00

(going straight into the bird nests!)

vintage patterns

$3.00

going to use the tissue paper

to make tissue roses

~~~(actually already have them made now

and displayed in the

Sacred Yarn

room-

you will see them next week!)

plastic Queen Anne's Lace flowers

$4.00

beaded garland

$10.00

my most favorite purchase of the day!

my plan for this - TOP SECRET!

(I could tell you, but then~~~)

you will see this again in July!

crochet doilly

$1.00

going to rip out the orange flowers

and use them for appliques

on things I make for

Maddy girl

and our new baby

Kerri Beth.

vintage table napkins

12 for $4.00

most are stained a little from age

just perfect for my use

~~~

gotta keep them away from the gardener (!!!)

he likes to soak things and make them

all pretty and white
~~~

am keeping these just as they are!

going to make these

into

little linen

flowers

marquisite bird house pendant watch

$6.00

does not work-

(but who cares!)~~~

wouldn't this be lovely

in a vintage

necklace?

minature grocery cart

(oh yes it is!)

$15.00

totally love this!

~~~

Hubert pushed this around

the flea market

with Harold

stuffed inside!
~~~

going to put

some summer flowers

in this!

"you know you are done at the flea

when it all starts to look alike!"

~~~

that's our motto

~~~

Hubert and I had called it quits!

we walked to the pond

to feed the geese---

but they wouldn't

eat our

popcorn!

silly geese!!!~~~

everytime I say-

"Don't let me buy the kettle popcorn!"

but I always do

and I eat

way too much!

we (Hubert, Kim and I) had a beautiful day at the flea!

but it started out cold!!!

bought this snuggly wrap in ephesus, turkey

a few years ago.

LOVE it!!!

perfect for chilly flea market days!
~~~

thought you might enjoy

seeing Maddy girl

playing with her new baby buggy

the day I gave it to her.

Listen really close to the tape to hear her talk~~~

Fun at the Flea!

Just back from our semi - annual trip (spring and fall) to the Springfield flea market extravaganza. We had the most wonderful day - weather was spectacular - found lots of treasures - and walked our little legs off!

My flea market buddies, Hubert and Kim, were with me on this great trip. We have done this so many times - we have our own little routine about how we cover the flea market. Kim and I let Hubert "be the boss" on flea market day and he guides us in an orderly fashion around the fairgrounds.

So many treasures to be had - so little space in our car! Sometimes when we come back from the flea - you cannot even see out of the back of the car!

Stop - shop- walk - stop - shop- walk---

Kimmie loves Blue Ridge pottery - you should see her own collection---

My day at the flea was spent looking for special treasures to use in my upcoming project - "the next big thing". Here is a sampling of my trinkets that I purchased.

The project is still a tightly guarded secret - so stay tuned for pictures and clues---

Flea Market Treasures (and peach cobbler)

My flea market buddies (Kim and Hubert) and I took a little trip to the Burlington Flea Market today. Was about a 2 hour drive - we left early - at 6 am. What a perfect day for treasure hunting - the weather was a little cool and partly cloudy - just what you want for a day at the flea. (Of course true treasure hunters go rain or shine - and believe me - we have trudged many a day in the rain in search of the perfect treasure! ) This is the first time that I have ever been to this flea market - and it was wonderful - not too big and not too small - just right for a day "at the flea!" After our time at the flea market, we also visited the Florence Antique mall and made a few purchases there as well!

Here are a few pictures of my treasures. This glass beaded necklace ($20)and rhinestone stretch bracelet ($15) were both purchased at the antique mall. My most expensive treasures of this day! I also found an audio book at the antique mall ($10). That may have been an iffy purchase - hope it plays well in my car.

I LOVE these earrings - 3 pair at $2 each. Will be just perfect for crafting. Might use them in my jewelry creations or could be used on a little knitted hat. We will see---. The little multicolored bracelet was also a great buy at $8. Love it!

This children's story book was published in 1942 and has colorful beach themed photographs - (like we don't already know where this little purchase is headed. ) Was a great price - $4.

I also bought two pairs of straight knitting needles and two circular needles - will save all of those for when I create my next Knitting basket to be donated at the Ronald McDonald Auction. Always thinking ahead you know! Paid $1 each for the needles. Also bought some extra large snaps for use in knitted baby things. I love to pilfer through the sewing supplies at the flea market. You can just find the neatest stuff!

This silly book was suggested by Hubert as a purchase that I was sure to want--- NOT! No way was I going to buy that book! We always make a game of finding silly things that we think each other should by. My suggestion for Hubert was a perfectly awful statue of Liberty thing - yea, we do that stuff all day long!

(The 1001 Ways to Please Your Husband book - was a cookbook - what were you thinking!)

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Came home from the flea market and the Gardener has sliced up our Georgia peaches that we brought home from our trip to Atlanta last week. (We went to visit our grand baby - those pictures will be posted soon.)

He also picked a few blackberries that grow at the edge of our yard. He was hinting for a cobbler----. So, of course I made him one. The way to a man's heart - you know the saying---. Don't think I needed that book, my guy is always happy with a fresh cobbler!

If you missed the first posting for this recipe, click here to take you to the original posting.

Was a wonderful day - full of treasures both at the flea market and at home. One of the best surprises of the day was running in to my dear friend Judy - both of us standing at the dollar jewelry table not knowing that either was there! You just have to know Judy to appreciate how poetic it was to run into her at the dollar table - she is like the Queen of finding bargains - and she did - a beautiful gold necklace. Bet she wears it on our next cruise together! A wonderful surprise to see her there - good friends are a true blessing.

My bite of this cobbler - smothered in a little ice cream will truly be the end to a perfect day!