I love this time of year when the sun is shinning and the flea-markets are open for the pickin'. It is a time for short trips, "girly getaways" and loading every square inch of the truck! These mini adventure on country roads renew my soul. This trip was no exception, with a great friend and a flea-market destination the open road was calling our name.
One of my favorite finds was this turquoise metal cart with wooden boxes. The options for it's use are only as limited as the imagination. This is when SELLING my finds gets tough. Let's just say some of the finds my not make it to the selling floor of my shop for our July show.
I love this statue with it's perfect aged patina (pictured below). This may be on for the private collection!
The flowers on top of this statue are really a vintage hat. Perhaps I will wear it at our next vendor tea??
This piece was one of my favorite finds of the day. I just love the character and patina. His Rosy cheeks are so colorful and cute!
Some of my favorite vintage pieces to look for are anything with that has to do with old advertising. I love this tin I found for Christies Biscuits. I am not sure what this paper barrel used to carry but I thought it would be too cool in a living room filled with favorite blanket or pillow!! Oh, must resist keeping everything!
See, this Royalite tin is something I would buy for myself...so hard to sell finds like these!!
It is difficult to see in this photo but these Adirondack chair have a beautiful chippy patina of brown white and turquoise!! I have three for the taking!! So, I may have some of these things in my booth at The Farm Chicks but most will be at our show on July th.
On to the next find....take that American Pickers, this is Idaho style!!
XOXO
Rolane
The Vintage Barn
I love all of your great vintage finds and am looking forward to your sale once again in July. My question for you is where do you find out about these great flea markets? I am constantly on the lookout for great sales, flea markets, etc but really have no idea where even to look! Thansk so much for all of the great inspiration!
Posted by: Alisa | 05/24/2010 at 09:21 PM
Hi Rolane. Looks like a fun day! Can't wait to see all of your goodies at the Farm Chick's show.
-Amy
Posted by: Amy in CdA | 05/16/2010 at 03:50 PM
LOVE that chair....super cool photo prop!
Posted by: christinagphotography | 05/16/2010 at 03:27 PM
Oh I feel your pain. When I'm shopping vintage I have to keep chanting "this is for my business". Although I guess I can't complain when I work for myself and shopping is in the job description!
Posted by: Natalie Sanusi | 05/16/2010 at 02:25 PM
Hi Rolane!
Love the Royalite Imperial Oil Can, very cute! Looking forward to seeing you at Farm Chicks, and The Vintage Barn. We would love to have flyers to give to our shoppers. Glad & Celia/Junebug
Will you be going to the dinner?
Posted by: gladys hanning | 05/16/2010 at 11:34 AM