The Nashville Flea Market...
The Nashville flea market has always been one of my favs. However, it had been a LOOOONNNNNNGGGGGGG time since I'd been there. They had shut down at one time, but they are back again. There is "talk" about it closing down in December of this year, but that's not official.
That's me in the pic...had to put the hair up before I got this HOT day started! See that face...that's my "happy-to-be-going-to-the-flea-market" face. LOLOLOLOLOL
So, what better time to go than summer break...on a Friday, free parking...YAY...in 100 degree weather...BOO...but it worked out fine, and we had a ball! We meaning my best friend and me. I was a little disappointed that there weren't as many antiques as there use to be...however, that opinion changed really quickly because not only did I find some goodies for the shop, I found some goodies for ME! lol
First, let's take a look at some things that I liked but didn't end up coming home with me...
First, let's take a look at some things that I liked but didn't end up coming home with me...
This was the very first thing that I spotted. Neat...but HUGE break in the middle mirror. Let's move on...
Pretty cool wire plant stand...naahhh...asking way to much for it!
Now, this was too stinking cute! I would have LOVED to have this, as you know I adore bunnies, but she was asking way more than I was willing to spend on it. I tried to talk her down, but it just wasn't to be.
This buggy was SO stinkin' cute!!! And the baby...ahhhh...her face turned around revealing different expressions...one was sleepy, crying, happy. SO adorable! Just not today...
Sweet little Frozen Charlottes...such cuties!
Ok, so are you wondering what I did buy? I will not keep you in suspense any longer.
Vintage jewelry box that was marked $8...but I got it for $4!
The inside is a deep burgundy...and a little insect pin was just thrown in with it.
It will be perfect for holding some of my vintage bling that I have in my studio!
There was a hidden compartment in the bottom...and looky what I found...the sweetest little card and the KEY, which the man didn't realize was there.
Adorable!
And it was signed Kennie {yeah, with an "ie" instead of a "y"} so it must have been meant to be! I have to wonder...Did the owner forget she had the card in there? Did she pass on, and then no one knew to look there? I just wonder who she was and if the baby was a girl or a boy.
At another booth, I found a wonderful red jewelry box lined in blue velvet. It has a small indentation in the top, but it isn't bad. It's in good vintage condition! I think this one will end up in my studio, uh..er.. shop.
Once again, there's a secret compartment...but...nothing there..Oh Well!
Look how lovely my vintage bling shows up in this one!
And here's the wonderful vintage bling that I found in several different booths. These were GREAT prices, and they will be wonderful in some of my necklace creations {that will be appearing at Two Velvet Bunnies very soon!}
Some very unusual and really cool brooches that I need to find out about. Any info that you may have, is greatly appreciated!
This is GREAT vintage "Fairytale" ribbon in a "green apple" color. And it is still full! Don't you just love the cover of it!???! Sweet!
Here's the ribbon.
Sweet little vintage suitcase...perfect for holding millinery flowers, ribbon, photos...the ideas are endless!
Precious little silver dish---$3---that I will use in my craft studio.
TDF hat with LOADS of vintage millinery flowers! Those flowers will be fabulous in some projects!!
And this one too...too sweet flowers!
Two sweet vintage dollies!
AND NOW FOR THE ***DEAL OF THE DAY***
I GOT THIS CHAIR FOR AN AWESOME PRICE...
Let's see what kind of guesses I can get from y'all before I tell you how much little I paid for this gem of a chair!
LOVE the textile!
Now that was the deal of the day...
This last but not least is the
***FIND OF THE DAY***
Something I have been wanting for a long time...something that will be a great asset to my studio to use for my necklace creations...something that is so feminine and girly...and is a "piece of art" within itself...
Meet ...
Emma Claire...
She is so awesome! She has a few spots that need to be cleaned, but other than that...she is perfect...and on her own little shabby white stand, no less!
There's room for all kinds of things on the bottom shelf!
Oh, I have such plans for her!
She'll be wonderful for my necklace creations!
I have dreamed of finding a vintage dress form for so long! I just couldn't believe it when I spotted her. I'll have to share the story of getting her soon.
So there was my adventure at the Nashville Flea Market! My BFF and I plan on going to the next one, as well! Do you have a favorite flea market that you like to go to? I'd love to hear where it is located! Be watching for new items to be added at Two Velvet Bunnies!
Back Porch Blessings,
Rebecca
