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Let the rest of the worLd head
off to the mall. It’s a lot more fun to plan a trip in
search of treasures that only come around once in a
lifetime. Join us on an intriguing tour of fleas from
the Northeast to the Midwest and west Coast. You’ll
find up-and-coming markets and secret sources for
artists as well as get advice on how to fine-tune your
eye to spot treasures. we also give you a scrapbook
of the most sought-after finds for designers and best
candidates for creative reuse. set your alarm early,
bring cash, and channel your flea market muse to
guide you to your heart’s desire.
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passionsThis show just keeps getting better and better. Created and produced by Judy Watkins, an admirer and collector of all things vintage, Remnants of the Past gathers unique vendors in an inspired indoor-outdoor setting. This year it will be held on June 2nd and 3rd. Objects of desire are shown in creative displays, so it is guaranteed to spark ideas. Expect to find art, lighting, home decor, and jewelry made by repurposing recycled, vintage, and antique items. Vendors are the crème de la crème of the vintage decor market, so it’s like taking a whirlwind tour of top shops in one fun location. Very shopper friendly, the sale offers a drop-off spot for your treasures when your hands are full. And if something is too heavy, a porter will help haul it to your vehicle! If you can’t fit it in your car, they will ship it for you.
ALLURING LINEUP Reflected in a timeworn mirror, a collection of old bottles holding artisan-made flowers glistens in the
morning light. TIN IS IN Scraps of tin are hammered and shaped into decorative accents. DISPLAY AWAY Everywhere you turn
there are intriguing displays, whether of coral or hand-milled soaps. Show creator Judy Watkins expects a turnout of 5,000
for this year's spring show, so be sure to get there early, ready to shop!
REMNANTS OF THE PAST
Alex Madonna Expo CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA
remnantsofthepast.com
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From coast to coast, we’ve hand-picked the best flea markets for memorable
antiquing weekends.
Photgraphy by Lu Tapp
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european
marketCreated by shopkeepers Traci Tessone and Monica Vogel to bring the tradition of open-air European markets to the American Midwest, Three French Hens Country Market makes for a lovely outing. Held on the grassy banks of the historic I & M Canal, this event takes place on the second Saturday of every month from June through October. The market features more than 70 vendors’ booths chock-a-block with antiques: items made from found objects, as well as artisan wares such as jewelry made from collectible glass and celluloid buttons and antique typewriter keys. Shop for cottage antiques, one-of-a-kind painted signs, European enamelware, concrete fountains, birdbaths, gazing globes and garden-inspired treasures.
Designers’
secret spotEvery Sunday, from the end of March on through fall, the hordes descend. And why? They know that they are sure to find the best New England goods, indoors or out, rain or shine. One of eastern Connecticut’s largest flea markets, Mansfield is held on the grounds of an actual drive-in theater, giving it a retro 50s vibe. Dedicated shoppers tell us that they come to see a whole lot of antiques and vintage goods on a manageable level as an alternative to the vast acreage of the more famous Brimfield show, just a short hop over the Massachusetts border. Look for vintage outdoor tables and chairs, maple furniture, old letterpress blocks, antique lighting, figurines, transferware, bookends, and other treasures large and small.
SPRING FLING
A celebration of the
season, the show's
booths are filled with
flowers and garden
adornments. Vintage
bistro furniture, burlap
tablecloths, gently
aged birdhouses, grain
sack pillows, and sweet
floral-upholstered
ottomans are among
the treasures that
await. Fresh produce,
pies, hand-poured soy
candles, and potted
perennials enhance
the country market
atmosphere.
THREE FRENCH HENS
Canal Port, West Illinois Avenue
Morris, IL3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.
com
THE MANSFIELD DRIVE-IN
THEATRE & MARKETPLACE Junction of Routes 31 & 32
Mansfield, CT860-423-4441
mansfielddrivein.com
NOW PLAYING By night
it's a drive-in. But on
Sunday mornings, this
New England spot bustles
with shoppers. MAPLE
MEMORIES You can still
find classic New Eng-
land furniture like maple
dresser sets at this market,
priced to sell. SERVICE
PLEASE Complete your sil-
ver service with trays and
monogrammed flatware.
Hotel silver butter dishes
and room service food
domes are also on offer.
BY THE BOOKS Oriental
bookends from the 1950s
still charm us today.
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Photgraphy by TC Studio
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coastal
inspirationFor a springtime outing, we can’t think of anything nicer than a trip to Point Loma, California, for its annual fair featuring vintage and artisan-made treasures. Located in a breezy seaside setting near San Diego, this is a stellar place to indulge your flea market yearnings while also touring inspired gardens. It’s also a fundraiser for a children’s hospital. This year it will take place on Saturday, April 28, so plan ahead. Arranged under a colorful sea of market umbrellas, the displays have creative flair. There might be a floral painting in an artist-made, stamped ceiling-tin frame or timeworn picket fence sections made into shelving. Lacy and fringed textiles, cocktail hats, boudoir mirrors, and other feminine finds are plentiful. For the garden, browse old plant stands, porch gliders, bird- houses, retro watering cans, and other springtime temptations.
Daytripper’s
dreamThe up-and-coming flea market for hipsters transplanted from New York City to this Hudson Valley hamlet, the Beacon Flea is a must-visit weekend hotspot from spring through fall. “We’re the number one recycler of wonderful stuff,” says Mario Finateri, who cofounded the market with business partner Emma Dewing. One of the great things about this market is that it posts finds on its blog so you can decide what you’re after in advance—much like an auction house. In fact, Mario and Emma also have a side business in estate sales from upscale homes just north of New York City—and as a result you’ll often find the spoils of Wall Street bankers and other well-to-do folks at this flea. With 40 vendors, the space is limited and selective. Architectural salvage, costume jewelry, paper ephemera, and more surprises fill the booths.
TRUNK SHOW Costume
jewelry and creations
made from vintage
beads and baubles are
displayed artfully in
open trunks. YARD ART
Sweet old birdhouses
and gardening tools
entice. Collectible floral
paintings are also plenti-
ful. ADORABLE ADORN-
MENTS Vendor Lizzy B
Vintage specializes in
found jewelry, incorpo-
rating such items as old
baby spoons, pocket
watches, chandelier
crystals, and parts of
old maps. UPSTAIRS
DOWNSTAIRS Shoppers
trek through gardens in
search of armoires and
other specialty furniture.
Photgraphy by Sunday Hendrickson
POINT LOMAPoint Loma, CA
pointlomagardenwalk.com
BEACON FLEA6 Henry Street
Beacon, NY 845-656-2581
beaconflea.blogspot.com
PENNANT FEVER Retro banners and nostalgic
school and camp memorabilia keep custom-
ers browsing for hours. HIKERS AND HIPSTERS
After shopping, some visitors take a hike up
Mount Beacon (shown in background). Cre-
ated from a hodgepodge of vintage stones and
settings, one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces,
and earrings are worth close inspection. SEN-
TIMENTAL JOURNEYS Midcentury souvenir
drinking glasses and novelty tumblers are an
inexpensive way to accent kitchen shelves.
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Our Scrapbook of Favorite Flea Market Finds
Just how do dealers and decorators find their treasures? They dig deeper, opening trunks and suitcases, scavenging through piles to create that fabled Paris flea market look. They know that eclectic pieces and vintage goods can be easily and inexpensively transformed via paint and upholstery into chic, one-of-kind styles. There are still deals to be had, especially on items that you can repurpose. Keep your eyes open for these desirable items:
1. MAPS: Maps can be reused as decor,
framed, or decoupaged to transform furniture
2. SuITCASES: Stack contrasting
textures, colors, and striped designs and use as tables, ottomans, and pedestals for other objects
3. FLORAL FABRICS: Reuse tablecloths
and curtains as pillows and upholstery
4. ARCHITECTuRAL SALvAgE: Shutters,
gates, posts, and doors can be turned into wall pieces, headboards, and garden sculpture
5. ALARM CLOCkS: A collection adds style
and a unique aura
6. MEdICINE ANd APOTHECARY
BOTTLES: gathered on a tray, they make intriguing still-lifes
7. WOOdEN FILE CABINET dRAWERS:
These make great desktop display and storage
8. vINTAgE HARdWARE: use
glass knobs, handles, and hooks to dress up furniture
9. BOudOIR ITEMS: Hand mirrors and
retro cosmetics jars beautify vanities
10. THRIFT STORE PAINTINgS:
They look great in kitchens, baths, and other unexpected settings
11. MARquEE LETTERS: Show
off on a wall or shelf
12. POSTCARd ANd WINE-BOTTLE
dRYINg RACkS: use them as display
13. CANdLESTICkS: Mix styles on a
mantel or shelf
14. vINTAgE SHOES ANd BOOTS:
Perch a lineup under a coffee table or on a shelf
15. COSTuME JEWELRY:
display on velvet pincushions and hassocks
16. ANTIquE LOCkS and keys: display
in bookcases or use as paperweights
17. TROPHIES: Line them up on
mantels
18. TIN CEILINg PANELS: Make
into frames
19. POSTCARdS ANd PAPER
EPHEMERA: Frame or reuse in vignettes; old letters and sheet music inspire crafty reuse
20. BRIdLE ROSETTES ANd
HORSE-RELATEd ITEMS: Show ribbons and equestrian paraphernalia delight the eye
21. TRAYS: Whether tole, tin, or other
metal, they’re great for showing off your small finds or hanging on the wall
22. TYPEWRITER kEYS: Repurpose
as jewelry
23. ROTARY PHONES: Add
cool retro touch
24. TIMEWORN MIRRORS:
Contrast shapes
25. MISMATCHEd SILvERWARE:
Tarnished designs look charming gathered in a cup
26. LETTERPRESS BLOCkS: Show
off on a coffee table under glass
27. MIdCENTuRY FIguRINES :
China animals and Orientalia add atmosphere
28. PAILS ANd BuCkETS: Reuse
as planters and centerpieces
29. CHILdREN’S CHAIRS: use
them as pedestals
30. CLOCHES ANd BELL JARS:
Wonderful for displaying collections
31. STARBuRST MIRRORS: dress
up any room
32. gARdEN FROgS: Meant for flower
arranging, they look great with a garden-themed display
33. CLEAR ANd COLOREd
PRISMS: They’ll dress up chandeliers old and new
34. vINTAgE PARTY dRESSES ANd
HATS: display as art
35. BuSTS: garden and interior
statues add visual interest
36. OLd SIgNS: Add atmosphere in
baths and kitchens
37. TIARAS: Cluster on a table or
boudoir tray
38. RETRO gAME BOARdS: Make
graphic wall displays
39. OLd BOOkS: Soft colors and
fascinating spines decorate shelves
40. gLOBES: They make great
sculptural accents
41. STOOLS ANd STEPLAddERS:
Mismatched they add interest, and before a fireplace they create interesting levels of display
42. PLATES: Not just for eating, they
make great displays stacked to show off contrasting rims
43. gRATES: use as trivets and
sconces
44. BELT BuCkLES ANd SHOE
BuCkLES: Remake into jewelry
45. CONCRETE ANIMALS: Cats,
doves, and other animals can be displayed indoors and out
46. INduSTRIAL CHIC: Metal bins
and cylinders take on romance as shelving and light fixtures
47. vINTAgE MILLINERY
FLOWERS ANd RIBBONS: Add romance to tabletops
48. CIgAR BOxES ANd TOBACCO
TINS: Turn them into picture and shadowbox frames
49. TOOLBOxES, CAddIES, ANd
WORkMEN’S TOTES: These make great planters or still-life display pieces
50. ORPHANEd TEACuPS: Line
up a mismatched set on a windowsill
50 Can’t Miss Items
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Photography by Mark Lohman, styling by Sunday Hendrickson; photography by Dan Mayers; photogra-phy by Mark Lohman, styling by Sunday Hendrickson; photography by John Ellis, styling by Sunday Hendrickson; photography
by Dan Mayers; (top and bottom) photography by Mark Lohman, styling by Sunday Hendrickson; photography by Mark Tanner, styling by Sunday Hendrickson; (top, bottom, and far right) photography by Mark Lohman, styling by Sunday Hendrickson