Yesterday, Beth and I headed to Sparks and White Cloud to the flea market we never miss twice a year. There have been times when it has been chilly, other times when we feel like we have heat stroke. We've gone when it was drizzling a bit too.
But yesterday, when we left, the forecast was for a 60% possibility of thunderstorms all day and it was raining so hard I could barely see the road.
And I kept driving anyway. And I decided I will never again tease my husband when he gets all bundled up to go to an outdoor sporting event in blizzardy weather. I had always thought he was crazy. But now, I get it. The pluses out weigh the minuses, and it was worth it to me to brave the weather, just in case there was a break in it and we could do some fun shopping.
Luckily, the weather cleared! We had some minor drizzle here and there, and our shoes were muddy from walking in the fields, but the day was GREAT. We always have a blast there, and say that it isn't just shopping, it is an event. So we figured it was worth the risk of getting a little wet.
And if the only thing I bought all day was these posies, it would have been worth getting really muddy. (but of course I bought more. Much more.)
These were marked $4 each. I asked (very nicely) how much it would be if I bought all of them, and was thrilled to hear that they could go for 50 cents each if I bought the bowlful. I always say, it never hurts to ask.
Since, I was at Sparks all day yesterday, I wasn't able to list more wallpaper yet. I did add a few packs to my Boutique the night before and many have already sold out. Today, I had Sugarwings to keep me busy, and tomorrow I am helping at a fund raising garage sale for some friends. I hope to add more packs and will let you know when I do.
Isn't this vintage greeting card beautiful? It is actually on a flocked paper background! I had 3 of them, one I kept for myself and two I made up wallpaper packs to coordinate with.
Well, that garage sale is going to come pretty early tomorrow, I'd better get to bed, now that I finally have Sugarwings tucked in. She is at a stage when she thinks she'd rather stay up and play, not go to bed, and sees no reason why she shouldn't just do what ever she wants. So, tucking in has become a marathon event around here.
Before I go, I want to announce the April Giveaway winner:
And don't forget that I have a gift for you for my birthday, May the 5th. Any comment between May 1st and 5th is entered.
Oh my goodness Karla! I’ve missed so many posts. I’ve been drooling over that wallpaper and your studio and all of the wonderful treasures you’ve found lately!!
Happy, happy birthday in case I don’t make it back here by the 5th!!
What fun! I thought of you while I was painting my kitchen table and chairs. It took me forever, and it seems like you paint yours so quickly!
I went to Sparks today and I had a blast. Only it was chilly and silly me thought I would be warm enough. I got some great stuff and then of course had to hit up Jesse James in St. Jo for more great stuff! Happy early birthday! Or as my dad would say Hippo Birdie to Ewe! (Happy Birthday to You)
I’d have bought the bowl full of posies too! Karla, I went back and was reading all your studio make-over posts – it is an incredible beautiful space! Would love to visit it in person someday! eek!
:)Heidi
Happy Birthday sweets! I hope you have a great day filled with all things pretty! I am going to iron my wallpaper tonight, thanks for the pretty tutorial! xo Andrea
The flowers you found are wonderful. Have a happy birthday.
rsgrandinetti(at)yahoo(dot)com
Happy Birthday, have fun with Sugarwings.
Hugs, Diane
Love the posies, yes they were worth it to brave the weather : )
Kathy
Hey Karla, thanks for your email that I’m your April giveaway winner–that’s so exciting! LOVE that charm!
Looks like a lot of great flea market garden finds. I’m glad, for the most part, the weather cooperated.
I hope the garage sale is a huge success–have fun!
Well worth travelling in that awful weather.
Don’t you just love it when the little ones think they can do what they want!!LOL
Probably because usually we are a little easier on the grandchildren than we were on our own children.
Alison
oo yay happy birhtdya!!
Your new posies are pretty. And your wallpaper selection is quite incredible, Karla. Well, I’m off to the first flea market of the year here!
Looks like you had a great time in Sparks! And look at all the flowers! Score!
Happy May 2nd to you. not here long,I’ve got a VERY busy day ahead of me. Joy joys.
Love the posies you found.
Happy Birthday Sweet Karla… Hope you do something fun…
Sonia
The posies look great as does the wallpaper! It has rained in TN for 2 days and it seems we have more coming.
Karla, you always inspire us with your continuous energy and exploring new creative objects from these sales. Thank you for offering the May giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed this time.
Blessings Kathy
Oh such lovely things you find on your adventures. So great that you don’t let a little “weather” stop you! Many Birthday Blessing coming your way …
Love the posies I would of bought them all too!!
Diane
Wow, it looks like there were a lot of things at that sale that would’ve gone home with me too! 🙂 Love those bright colors!
Have a great day and birthday blessings to you on the 5th!
Rochelle
I live in Chicago and when I go to a Bears game, I wear all the winter clothing I can. It gets so cold sitting and watching a game for 3 hours in minus temperatures. I just wish my girl friend would bundle up too so I wouldn’t have to keep giving her my warm items at the game.
Happy early Birthday to you karla!! I hope you have a fabulous time!
xoxo, Tiffany
Happy Birthday! Your wallpapers are so amazing. Love your blog. xxoo
Hi Karla, Love the shots from the sale and you really did well with the posies. I absolutely love flea markets and tomorrow we are heading out to one of the best in our area. With luck I will find some treasures.
Hugs karen
happy birthday
You are so lucky in finding these posies. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hugs 🙂
Irma
Happy Birthday. I understand going to the flea market in the rain, heat, cold, etc. The thrill of the find far outweighs anything nature can throw at me. I’m wishing wonderful weather on your birthday and the next time your on a flea market quest.
Of course I love all the garden stuff…with a business name “The Potting Shed”. We have had pretty good weather for being Chicago! xo Joan
the posies are so pretty. what a deal! sounds like a fun day anyway.
Happy Birthday Karla! Remember, it’s really just one more day…. not one more year, LOL. I totally relate to your flea market adventuring spirit – weather be damned! Hugs, Cathy
I love the posies! I’d love to have gone to that sale! We have one out in the country once a year….I take the day off work and leave the house at 6a.m…..crazy sounding but SO WORTH IT!
Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday…Dear Karla,
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Hugs,
Janis
Love your blog….ideas are great!! Hope you have a Happy Birthday.
Hi Karla!! White Cloud–I love it! Wish I could have joined you!
Happy Early Birthday!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
woo hoooo….gotta love rummage fun in the rain! best deals i find! i found a bunch yesterday…(although it WASN’T RAINING..LOL) i posted some pics on my blog of the GOODNESS i found!!! had two good days of “sporting events”!
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! (oh wait..it’s MY birthday too…! and i am hitting that that 300 mark on my blog…plus my bloggerversary is the end of may…plus that birthday thing…so i’m having a giveaway of VINTAGE PROPORTION…wander by! comments count all month!
Heading off to see my baby brother this week in SEATTLE!
hugz!
p.s. you have to see the little clock i found!!!
Karla,
Hope your birthday is wonderful, just like you. Have a happy birthday!
I am drooling over your case of vintage flowers – wow! I have a small basket full. They are sooooo pretty.
Love the studio re-do. How big is that room??!
Enjoy your b-day!!
Happy Birthday to You! May you have a blessed year. Twyla
Happy happy Birthday Karla…
I hope your day is filled with wonderful memories!
Hugz & Blessings,
Dolly
Karla,
Seu blog e sua arte transmite vida e energia
voce parece ser uma pessoa muito feliz.
Seu blog me faz bem .
Obrigada por compartilhar com todos.
Feliz Domingo!
Karla,
His blog and his art conveys life and energy
you seem a very happy person.
Your blog make me well.
Thanks for sharing with everyone.
Happy Sunday!
Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday Karla,
Happy Birthday to you!
That you have a beautiful birthday, next to your loved people.
Blessings!
My birthday was 2/5 yesterday.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Hugs
Happy Birthday Karla!! We went to garage sales here on SR38 from Noblesville, thro Pendleton to New Castle. Your sopposed to start in Pendleton [they are the sponser] and go either direction, but we start and one end and go to another……fun!!!!!
Sounds like your adventure was just as fun!!!!
Love the first two pics! Great displays! And you’ve got the bug bad when you go in rain. LOL.
-c
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLA!!!! I hope you have a beautiufl day 🙂 You deserve it!
What wonderful goodies you found! I would have gone too 🙂 Love that Potting Shed sign too, how cute!
Love ya,
Amy
I went to the first Paris flea market today but it was cold and I of course wasn’t dressed warm enough. It didn’t rain until I got home which was a good thing. I’m glad you had fun.
Congratulations to Marilyn!!!
Looks like there were lots of goodies to be found at the sale. So glad you girls had a good time…rain or shine!
And I’ve just got to ask…any yellow roses in the wallpaper packs?
lol sometimes it’s a little funny when we realize that a thing where we can’t understand why others would do – we end up doing 🙂
I guess the rain was worth it. See, you got all those pretty flowers and what a price! You must have a real big smile in your face that day.
Good luck in the garage sale. I’m sure you and your friends will have fun.
It looks like you had a lot of fun!! I love the treasure hunts too.
Blessings,
Christine
It’s almost here, Karla!! I thought of you yesterday when my friend and I went to Wimberley for the monthly market days. Lots of good stuff, not enough money or place to put it if I bought it home.
Remember a few posts ago when I told you about my hot water heater and you said they come in 2’s. Well, today I cracked one of my teeth so I think that will qualify for the second one! Now the pox is gone. Seriously, I wish you the happiest of birthdays. Hope your year is just as fabulous as you are.
Happy Birthday To You!
Have a wonderful birthday month…..
Happy Birthday, Karla! My birthday was on Saturday-what a coincidence!
Karla, My hubby, John and I truly understand dedication to going to a great flea market or yard sales regardless of the weather. We tell ourselves it won’t be as crowded due to bad weather and we will get better buys. Sometimes yes and sometimes no, but we love the thrill of the hunt anyway. Have a wonderful day.
Jean in Virginia
Well it’s officially your birthday here 🙂 Have a wonderful happy day! I hope you are spoiled rotten by that very amusing husband of yours! xox
Your perseverance getting through the bad weather paid off. I would have done the same! Happy Birthday tomorrow! Here’s to many more!!
~Lolly
wow! .50 a peice for the flowers, that was definately worth driving in the rain for! Sounds like a fun filled day!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday to you!!!
Hope it is a wonderful day:-)
Michelle
that looks like a wonderful shopping event!
i need to find out more about that one…
have a wonderful birthday EVENT…yes, that should be an event all on its own!!
chasity
Happy early Birthday, Karla!!! May birthdays are the best!!!
-Amy
(Crafting by Candlelight)
your blog is gorgeous… I am in awe of your workshop, I would never leave…
WOW happy birthday. I hope you all your wishes come true!
Happy Birthday! You deserve a great day. Hope at the fam makes it that way for ya! You are still a spring chick!
Happy Birthday Karla!!!!! Love the posies, they’re so pretty.. Your wallpaper packs turned out amazing…Hope all is well.
STephenie
Happy happy birthday, Karla! No ouches — just remember how much more vintage all your stuff gets while you stay current :).
It seemsd like just yesterday you turned 50. That was a fast year indeed. The older we get the faster goes the time.