Awesome flea markets

Yesterday morning I went to the Tailgate Antique Show held at Craven Farms in Snohomish. I got there around 8:30 am but it started at 8. You have to get up early for these events! It was so cool - outdoors, at a farm, lots of vendors. It felt a little like the great flea markets that I've read about in Country Living magazine or in Rachel Ashwell's book - Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting and Decorating Guide. I was pretty excited to be there. I considered bringing my camera but I feel that I'm either participating *or* taking pictures - I can't do both. Does that make sense?

There was lots of stuff that I like and other stuff that is just fun to look at. I loved this little toy phone in pale pink with a rotary dial but since I hemmed and hawed about buying it - someone else snapped it up! I spent about 90 minutes there. I left with a vintage pillowcase, a rusty iron skeleton key, a beautiful china bowl with roses, an ornate oval-shaped frame, and some decorating magazines for 50 cents each.After I left the farm, I had to stop in at my favourite store nearby - Faded Elegance in historic Snohomish. I picked up the pink-framed roses print seen above. Being Saturday (or any day!), I also had to go to Goodwill - I hit 2 different stores. I found the heavy, iron architectural element shown above - this baby is heavy! I also found this fun wood toolbox that I'm going to use as a planter on my deck. As an aside - did you notice the background? My deck is "shabby chic" aka it hasn't been painted in years! :) At Craven Farms, I saw lots of planters made of old wood boxes filled with sedum and/or flowers. Great idea for me to copy! This is what I'm talking about:

image credit: Junk Market Style (they have a magazine!)

A few weeks ago, I went to 2nd Saturdayz Market at Sandpoint for the first time. It is a Parisian style flea market - not that I know *exactly* what that means! I do know that I enjoyed it. Not too big to be overwhelming but all of the vendors were great. I left with some vintage bark cloth, a vintage pillowcase, a vintage hanky for my collection, and a large ornate gold mirror ($25) that is now the focal point of my living room. Sorry for the very bad photo.

Note to self: don't attempt to take photos of mirrors at night.

2nd Saturdayz takes place once a month at Sandpoint Hangers at Warren Magnuson Park in Seattle. I have a 2 for 1 admission coupon so......who wants to join me on July 10th? Denise? Andrea? :)

I'm feeling very lucky to live in an area with such cool shows to attend. I'm also thankful for my hubby who "lets" me go out on Saturday mornings and go hunting while he spends time with our boys. Thanks, Sweetie!!!

I'm linking to Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality and Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm and Treasures and Trinkets Thursdays at My Cottage Charm.
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