This past weekend, the girlies and I, along with my mom and my sister-in-law, took a road trip down to Canton, Texas for the infamous Canton First Monday Trade Days… “The World’s LARGEST Flea Market.” Ladies {and dude[s?]} It blew me away! There was such amazing stuff… I’m hooked.
Check out the vintage paint-by-number originals that I scooped up for Clare’s bathroom.
And this adorable owl hangy thing that would be a perfect toothbrush or comb holder (but not together because that would be disgusting, gag.) I was going to paint it but now I’m totally loving its worn paint (and rhinestone eyes, of course.) Don’t paint, right?
Click thru for more of my flea market finds and let us know your latest score in the comments. We’re already jealous.
I walked away from racks and racks of pristine vintage tablecloths which would have made beautiful fabric for projects (not to mention beautiful tablecloths.) I was overwhelmed by the choices. REGRET! This will be my first stop next trip.
This bright yellow tin featuring randy victorian illustrations had to be mine for the craft cave.
This book was a childhood favorite. When I opened to the title page and found that the former owner was named “Sparky Boyd Jr” my decision was made.
I even scored something for the huz. Did anyone else have these as their “nice” dinner glasses in 1983? We are a classy bunch and now the tradition can live on. Happy Birthday Rick!
My mom snagged a bunch of red bias tape for me and wrapped in the middle was this little DIY card for making a spool animal. If you send in 5 cents you can get the entire set of 6!… in 1931.
And at the end of the day, I came across a pristine chenille bedspread for $7. It was the one item actually on my list and I had big plans to use it in a few sewing projects. But it was so pretty and soft and white that on Sunday afternoon, we just hung out on it in the back yard, doing puzzles and twirling in new dresses from Little Bean. So I guess I will have to find another one for cutting next month.
So tell us! Any great thrifty finds lately?
