Wow, we had a long, and lovely, but damp, day at the flea market in Sparks and White Cloud. Both towns were not full like they usually are due to the drizzle, but there was enough loot out to make it worth the trek to get there. Plus, it is an Event- with a capital E- for Beth http://bethleintz.typepad.com/) and I twice a year.
It was Twinkle’s first Flea Mkt and she was pretty popular. Beth and I decided we needed to hang a sign that said "Twinkle/ Girl/ 3mths old/ Dorkie/6 lbs when grown" because EVERYONE wanted to know.
She made some friends, and besides peeing on Beth once, and barfing on me three times (her first big car trip didn’t agree with her), I think she liked the day.
We didn’t buy much, only had to unload our carts once all day! Normally, we will make 3 or 4 trips to the car to empty out so we can refill.
I got this oval frame (to paint white and put a rose painting into), this pink bird vase, and a sparkly K. I tied the K onto my azalea pink shopping cart for the day. Now that I have it home, I’m not sure where I’ll need to use it, but do know that there is an important spot waiting for it somewhere.
A green bucket with just the right amount of rust, and a nice little box came home with me too.
My highlight of the day was finding jewels for $3 a scoop. I spent 20 minutes hand picking just the right ones to put into my scoop! It was a treasure hunt, digging through the bucket of plastic beads, broken bits and made in china crap to find enough delightful sparkles to fill a scoop. I don’t think, that even if I had enough time, I could have filled a 2nd scoop, the pickins were slim. I got all the ones that spoke to me. ( I did have the permission of the proprietor to hand pick, she didn’t mind at all. I think she was just happy that someone was shopping during the rain)
My biggest surprise of the day, is that I didnt’ buy a single thing with a rose on it!! Unusual for me. So, for Day #3 in my ROSE FOR A DAY FOR 10 DAYS IN MAY in honor of Caring Blogger’s Rose Day on May 10th- here is an oil painting I did a couple years ago of some white roses. (I saw a vintage painting in a book and stole the look,repainted it for myself, I’m afraid. – Hope I didn’t infringe on any copyrights!)
Oh! What a sweetie! I think for her first trip she did well.
Glad your flea market trip was fun, you got some wonderful items!
Lidy
Frenchgardenhouse
Only you could admire a bucket with just the right rust on it! I have a war with rust & I can’t imagine appreciating something just because of the rust!!
Sounds like you had loads of fun, despite pup car sickness! Cute, cute, cute!
Sounds like a fun day, you brought home some nice pretties! I especially like that pink bird vase!
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Neat finds, Karla! I am very fond of that pretty pink bird! I can just see you pushing your “Twinkle Cart” with sparkly K on it! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Love those awesome white roses!
Stephanie
Oh my gosh Karla, I just can’t believe how great an artist you are. And to make something so beautiful out of the junk I would probably burn up!!! You, my dear, are the most creative and artistic person I know. I can not begin to tell you how impressed I am and a visit to your blog is like a mini vacation. Is your head exploding yet?
Cheryl Sims
LOL probably would have saved a lot of time to make that sign! Love all the treasures you brought home 🙂
It sure sounds like you had a fun day!!
Love that green tin bucket!!! oh and the ‘scoop’ is great! Beautiful white roses there too….
It sounds like you had a fun, rainy-day flea market day after all. That pink purse is adorable and the Dorkie inside — QT!
~Jody
Twinkle is sooo darn cute !!!! great finds. Love the frame. Clarice
Love Twinkle’s carry bag! My favourite of your finds is the bird vase, just gorgeous.
I love your rose painting and that oval frame will look so pretty around another one! Lovely finds you found. I like things with lots of patina and see that you do too.
I’m happy to hear that you are feeling better now.
Wha a fun fun day you had!!!!!
Makes me jealous.
I haven’t found any really good flea markets here in Florida yet. Just Goodwill.
what awesome treasures, love them all! And I have to admit right now, if I’d been at that flea market, I would have STOLEN Twinkles, bag and all!!!!!!!!! She is SO adorable!
Your little Twinkle is so stinkin’ cute!
Thanks for visiting my blog and leading me here… what a pretty blog with so many pretty goodies you have!
We usually go to Sparks both in Spring and Fall. I really find some good stuff.
My friend Julie and I did not go this year, since it was so rainy.
I’m glad to hear that you went. You came home with some great finds.
I recognize the man in the picture petting your little dog. He is the man that started the whole Sparks Flea Market Thing I believe. I can’t think of his name, but he is nice man.
Thanks for posting your flea market journey.
Jill 00
So glad to find your blog!!! Great finds!!