Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The October Flea

The October flea market is touted as "The Big One" on the market flyers. Since the weather is usually cool and sunny the most vendors come out. It was cold and rainy for most of the weekend so we went on Sunday. I don't know if lots of the fun vendors decided to sit it out, or left early, but it wasn't as amazing as last year. But it was still pretty good! Here are some of the sights I saw:
I was very tempted by the horse vase. I have a deer one like it.
I saw tons of these old Florida souvenirs for some reason. I like the ones that light up the best.

Almost bought this wall plaque.


VERY tempted by this too! I have a similar one, but this one is cuter!
I LOVED this little doll bed! I still haven't fitted a pillow in the other one I bought like I said I would, so I didn't even mention it to Travis. I hope someone bought it for their little girl!
Ken used to be so cute!
Such a pretty box.
Look at this big awesome chalk bulldog! The vendor wasn't around so I couldn't ask the price.
As usual there were lots of dogs at the flea market! I think these two win the cutest at the flea award!

20 comments:

  1. things like this are the reason i have to clear a "path" in my studio.

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    1. oh my god. i took pictures of my "guest room" and was going to share, but i'm too embarassed! it isn't even a path situation anymore. it is a lean in and hope you can reach.

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  2. How rad are that urkel doll and ken carry box?

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  3. To bad it wasn't super awesome. The Ken carry case is cool!

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  4. So much good stuff!!! If the price was right, that chalk ware dog would have come home with me!

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    1. i was tempted to wait and see how much they wanted, but it was with the really high christmas stuff do i bet it wasn't in my cheapo price range.

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  5. I had no idea the october flea was a big deal. I def wanna go next month. Ps. hope you got the Urkel Doll.

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    1. i'll be there next month for sure. we should make a trip of it.

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  6. Wow! Heaps of cool stuff! Was it cheap? October and November are BIG market/jumble months in New Zealand! Love it.

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    1. there is a really big range. some people are selling stuff for NOTHIN, some want higher than antique prices. i think our flea is pretty amazing though.

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  7. I am impressed by your willpower not to take that xylophone home. That is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time!

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  8. Now I have to add "jealous of your local flea markets" to my list....Houston really disappoints in the flea market dept. The markets I've been to are all about knockoff Coach bags, hot electronics, Nikes from off the back of a truck, pirated dvds, and dollar store chinese jewelry :( My best memories growing up in East TX are the flea markets. My grandma use to set up and sell with my Aunt Alice and let us run wild and unattended all day. Remember when a 9 year old could buy a pocket knife off any dealer? I remember my brother and I bought some marijuana headbands when we were about 11 and 12 and my granny made us take them back, lol! Now those were flea markets. Ever heard of Canton, TX? (home of the "largest" flea mkt. in the US)

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  9. i want that little yellow floral bowl. Cute.

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  10. I was there too, but on Saturday! I wish we'd crossed paths! I only found three things Saturday but all three were BIG things (in terms of finds, not in terms of size), so I was really happy. Additionally, from a mix between the sheer "haggling buzz" and the miles, and miles, and miles of tables full of things to see, I think I've become flea market addicted. ((pause)) In conclusion--God bless that Urkel doll.

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    1. i only made it through the back two barns, and that side one behind the antique building before I was out of money! can't wait to see what you got!

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  11. Wow! What a great market. I see so many beautiful treasures I would have wanted to bring home!! Just found your blog...very lovely!

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  12. that cake stand is amazing! i would like a time machine so i could go to this, please!

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