Today's good sport award goes to my husband. He was happy to go along with my suggestion to visit the big barn o' unfinished furniture, and I really did not have any ulterior motives. Somehow, though, and largely because I was driving, we ended up at my favorite little odd flea market. My husband groaned twice - first when we pulled in ("Where are you going?" "Look, the flea market's open!") and the second time when we walked in. He'd never been inside. It is a bit of an inventory nightmare. But the well-trained eye knows where to look, and I spotted the little thatched-roof cottage covered with roses salt and pepper shakers almost instantly.
Here's the rest of the haul. I had to work quickly, although my husband would tell you he felt like we spent a lifetime in there. There's a Learn to Crochet book, which has instructions and patterns that I think even I can follow, and because we love all of the holidays, a set of flag picks, a tree-topper ($2!) and five vintage valentines (5 for 10 cents!!). I'll show you some of the patterns inside the book tomorrow.
Note to Sue: It's the place in Elbridge. They had a Vera scarf, bright geometric blocks, but it's the chiffon kind, not the silky kind. I left it for you.
What fun! I love looking through a place like that! Give that hubby a HUG! You got some treasures!
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | February 15, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Great haul! I know that; you are feeling like you hurried, the other person thinks you had more than plenty of time. Somehow I had to think of my uncle too when reading this post. He used to say to his kids; someone fancies an icecream? Of course they did and of they went. And always they met a sign 'flea market', 'auction' or whatever. Then my uncle used to say with his juicy accent; Well look now, what do we have here (very surprised tone). And always everone was trapped.
Have a nice day!
Posted by: LiLi M. | February 16, 2009 at 03:03 AM
The 'tiny' one? on the corner? they had a VERA? And I thought all they had were Happy Meal toys!?! THANKS for the heads-up!
Posted by: S Velte | February 16, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Great finds! You're so lucky to have somewhere to go until garage sale season starts. It doesn't begin until probably April here.Last year there were alot of them in February. My friend and I trudged through alot of snow to go to those, but it was so much fun! Have you started your countdown yet?
Posted by: Carol | February 16, 2009 at 09:28 AM
I just found your site today while searching for information on vintage ornaments. I went to an auction this weekend and came home with some. I consider myself a auction/garage same hound. A junker, too. I am very curious where you live. We share some same interests! I see a little birdie from Stampin'Up! I'm a hobby demo. Anyway, I've subscribed to your site, can't wait to see your next haul!
Check out my site, it's all cards, though!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | February 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
I guess the link on my name goes back to typepad. This is my blog:
http://www.stampingarden.blogspot.com/
Hope to see you around!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | February 16, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Nice haul. I just want to move right into one of those s&p shakers! I've never seen any like that before.
I'm envious that you have a nice flea market to go to--the only one we have here is very third-world and focuses mainly on hot sneakers and DVDs. But I'm lucky that my DH likes to poke around fleas and antique malls as much as I do. He's always on a quest for old tools!
Posted by: Janelle | February 17, 2009 at 09:34 AM
ooouu...well, I think you made an excellent
'haul'....I LOVE the little salt and pepper
shakers....cute...cute!!
p.s. I haven't forgotten to look for you some
goodies...as it warms up and I can 'dig' through
my stuff in my little house next door I'll see
what I may come up with!!
Posted by: belinda | February 17, 2009 at 11:56 PM