Here is my almost monthy flea market report! I'm so happy that Nashville flea is such a good one. I haven't been bringing home as much lately (even if my finds posts might not look like it!) but I still love to look. The January Flea was a little light on vendors, and it was COLD but we walked around with Lisa and Matthew, which made it even more fun than usual! Travis is a great vintage shopping partner but he can't feign the same level of enthusiasm I have, but Lisa is right there with me!
Look at this big poodle! I spotted it from pretty far away and made a beeline for the table. But my logic prevailed, for once. Where would I put that huge thing? And how would I get it clean?
That little dog reminds me of Phyllis. Travis says that I say that about everything but that thing really does. That is how she looks up at you when she is relaxing on the bed and you want to pick her up and put her away for the night.
Look at this book! Could it be more perfect for me?? Dogs in Humanized Activities. Oh man I'm regretting not getting it, even though he wanted 25 bucks which I think is high. Because I am cheap. It had the cutest illustrations and I haven't been able to find any of them online.
I bought a bunch of pictures, as usual, which I will scan and show you later. I left that one of the little kid in the red outfit behind because of the damage, but it was sweet. That little horse riding buckaroo to the right came home with me though.
You totally need that "Critical Items" trunk. That would be a great place for items that seem necessary like giant pink poodles! I can't believe that lady said that to you. 1. Who does she think she's calling "girl"? and 2. Why would you take a picture of HER item to list yours?
ReplyDeletei think the girl thing bothered me most! it was so mean!
Deleteso she doesn't want the exposure? I mean if you take a picture and someone living nearby sees they could POTENTIALLY head over and buy it. People are so ODD!! but I buy things to sell ALL THE TIME :) I would have been instantly guilty!!
ReplyDeleteThat place looks amazing! The cookie jar is so cute, rude lady, she lost a sale there!
ReplyDeleteI love that pink panther! As for the cookie jar, if you didn't buy it after you took the picture then why was she all fussy? lol People are crazy.
ReplyDeleteHow do you display/store your vintage photos? I've been collecting a few here and there but haven't figured out a way to house them other than a small box.
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oooh someone else asked me that before and I've been meaning to take pictures to show! i keep some on a vintage album i found, and I have a wall of shadow boxes that I really love! I'll try and post about it this week! it took me forever to figure out what to do with them after I found them!
DeleteI want a critical items trunk and then fill it with something really frivolous like puff paint and pipe cleaners. Also, Flea Market booth people can go one of two ways: They are either super nice and friendly and talk your ear off in the best way possible to the point where you feel obligated to buy something from them OR they are assholes who mouth breathe and follow you around and think you are stealing. It's truly a mixed bag.
ReplyDeleteBTW- please let us go on a flea market double date in february. I feel like we would have fun...and I need travis's laser eye for finds.
yes...i will keep you posted as it gets nearer. there is usually one day that it works out with my dumb work schedule.
DeleteThat was so much fun, thank you guys for inviting us to co-pick with you! I had a blast. I still can't believe that woman hassled you for no reason over the cookie jar photo, what a pill. I want it to be flea market weekend again RIGHT. NOW.
ReplyDeleteThat big poodle haha. I got a red one just like it over at the junkstore (Goodwill Outlet) about a month ago. I don't think it's quite as big as that one though. And of course everyone needs a giant poodle, I put mine in my hallway.
ReplyDeleteoh that sounds cute!
DeleteDid you buy Pink Panther? I can't believe it was a buck! I would have bought that whole tote without even lookin through it, you know I would ;)
ReplyDeletei was strong and left him behind. I'm trying to STOP rescuing stuff animals. haha! if i have a kid some day i probably won't be able to resist!
DeleteGreat post. I love looking at flea market pics. That lady sounds off her rocker.
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I used to have a plush poodle, won at the fair, he was white and purple with a plastic collar!! I can see that poodle right now!!
ReplyDeletecute! i have never won something at a fair! i always wanted to as a kid, but i bet it wouldn't have been as cute as a big poodle!
DeleteThis flea market looks amazing! And cheap! That cookie jar is the best! What a good day out for you!
ReplyDeletethose hat boxes are beautiful! Bins full of random items are my favorite. A treasure hunt at it's best.
ReplyDeleteI am honestly sad that you did not buy the yarn and google eyed guy. I would have called him Sampson.
ReplyDeletelove the trunk. The lady with the cookie jar is crazy. Why would you take a picture of her item to sell? and if you purchased the jar, it is none of her business what you do with it. Hell, you could have smashed it right then and there and she would have no say since you bought it.
ReplyDeleteAhhh! So jealous! What awesome finds :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cookie jar (and of course, the giant poodle!)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that lady being so rude, some people are just so paranoid and suspicious.
Haha! That lady. what a beast. I can see people doing that though. Yarn creation is hilar. I cannot believe you did not buy it. THAT COOKIE JAR. so cute.
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