Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Posts Tagged ‘flea market’

I’m heading to Paris this week, and just can’t wait!!  I’ll be staying with my dearest friend, who is currently living in the 6th Arrondissement, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens, The Cluny Museum, and La Seine.

619a535ff26a6e5.13988.ms

Art-Nouveau-Paris-2014-boulevard-Raspail-Balconies-Travel-Beyond-Paris

It’s a beautiful neighborhood, but then is there a Paris neighborhood that isn’t?  Not only am I obsessed with home decor, I also love to cook.  And, yes, I’m a huge Julia Child fan.   Just outside our door is the famous Raspail food market.  And I can’t wait to explore it!

 

If I can get them to understand what I want, I’m hoping to gather produce, flowers, bread, and meat, and bring them all home for a fabulous dinner!  Oh, and a bottle of wine, of course.

And then there’s the Montemarte neighborhood, where we are going in search of a fabulous, 5-story fabric store (in anticipation of which I’m bringing at least one empty suitcase with me!)  And everywhere we go, we’ll be seeing sites like this:

2+Montmartre+Paris

And of course, this:

Eiffel_Tower_Bottom

And we’ll be heading to Belgium (she has a Suburban – yes in Europe, she’s got a Chevy Suburban!) to fill it up at the Ciney Puces:

Ciney-Puces---meubles-et-chaises

Have you been to Paris recently?  Any suggestions on some not-to-be-missed markets, sites, or events?  I’d love to hear about it!

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

Read Full Post »

I just love the tent city that crops up here every Spring and Fall. Imagine how much fun you would have if the best vintage dealers you could find, all agreed to come to your house and put on a show? The BEST, right?

I had a blast today chatting with everyone and oohing and aahing over their great stuff. Here are some of my favorites:
DSC_0777

DSC_0782

DSC_0784

DSC_0785

DSC_0795

DSC_0797

DSC_0798

DSC_0799

DSC_0805

DSC_0807

DSC_0810

DSC_0811

DSC_0812

DSC_0813

DSC_0829

DSC_0833

DSC_0834

DSC_0851

DSC_0852

DSC_0856

DSC_0865

DSC_0875

DSC_0879

DSC_0882

DSC_0884

DSC_0885

DSC_0890

DSC_0894

DSC_0895

DSC_0899

DSC_0904

DSC_0906

DSC_0918

DSC_0925

DSC_0938

DSC_0944

DSC_0946

DSC_0948

DSC_0949

DSC_0950

DSC_0953

DSC_0958

DSC_0975

DSC_0983

DSC_0997

DSC_1002

DSC_1004

DSC_1005

DSC_1012

DSC_1021

DSC_1024

DSC_1031

DSC_1046

DSC_1060

DSC_1062

DSC_1068

DSC_1070

DSC_1074

DSC_1081

Read Full Post »

Tents were going up all day today. Here are some shots of what caught my eye – inside the barn, and out.

Here’s some highlights from the temporary dealers’ tents:
DSC_0796

DSC_0795

DSC_0794

DSC_0793

DSC_0792

DSC_0791

DSC_0789

DSC_0788

DSC_0787

DSC_0786

DSC_0785

DSC_0784

DSC_0783

DSC_0782

DSC_0781

DSC_0780

DSC_0779

DSC_0778

DSC_0777

DSC_0776

And great stuff in the barns, too:

DSC_0775

DSC_0774

DSC_0921

DSC_0920

DSC_0915

DSC_0914

DSC_0913

DSC_0911

DSC_0910

DSC_0908

DSC_0907

DSC_0906

DSC_0905

DSC_0904

DSC_0903

DSC_0899

DSC_0897

DSC_0896

DSC_0895

DSC_0894

DSC_0892

DSC_0891

DSC_0890

DSC_0886

DSC_0885

DSC_0881

DSC_0880

DSC_0879

DSC_0877

DSC_0872

DSC_0871

DSC_0870

DSC_0869

DSC_0868

DSC_0867

DSC_0866

DSC_0865

DSC_0864

DSC_0860

DSC_0858

DSC_0857

DSC_0856

DSC_0855

DSC_0853

DSC_0850

DSC_0849

DSC_0844

DSC_0843

DSC_0842

DSC_0839

DSC_0837

DSC_0836

DSC_0835

DSC_0834

DSC_0831

DSC_0829

DSC_0828

DSC_0824

DSC_0823

DSC_0820

DSC_0817

DSC_0815

DSC_0813

DSC_0811

DSC_0810

DSC_0809

DSC_0808

DSC_0807

DSC_0805

DSC_0804

DSC_0801

DSC_0800

DSC_0799

DSC_0798

DSC_0797

Hope to see you Saturday and/or Sunday!

Thanks for reading,
Virginia

Read Full Post »

Wow, what a great weekend we had!  The weather was perfect (if a little chilly on Saturday when the wind blew . . .), the offerings we sooo great, and everyone had such a good time.

In case you couldn’t make (or in case you want to relive it a little), here’s some pictures of what went on:

Here’s Hunt & Gather’s eclectic take on vintage.

Asia meets Europe, right here in Buckeystown.

The Green Cottage filled the yard with bright color and stunning original artwork.

Love this vignette of vintage bottles.

Bella Villa was here with bells on!  Mixed with Favorite German Antiques, the space was stunning.

So many great finds – original and vintage – that everyone found that perfect something.

Yup, I scored that fabulous french settee!  I promise that I waited till Sunday evening – I always give you dibs on the finds.

Carly Simonds of Peanut & Scoot enjoying Market Days!

Gatehouse Designs brought some stunning finds.  This matching pair of twin headboards were that perfect shade of almost green, almost blue, very french gray.

And so many beautiful things . . .

These darling bunnies are real, and were so tame that Monica’s daughter sat with them and pet them through the day.  Adorable!

 

Robin, of The Robin’s Nest, was loving the opportunity to shop right here on the grounds!

And Bella Villa was rocking the surroundings.  I just love the way Rosanna intermingled her European antiques with the natural surroundings.

I loved this vessel nested into the mulberry tree.  If it weren’t for my passion for the French settee, this wonderful vignette would have stayed right where it was.

The bracelets are even prettier nestled into these shells.

The paint inside this European antique desk is original.  (And those little brown books are now mine!)

Emma Jean’s General Store was here, and look how great this earthy table looks against the white-painted stone of our bank barn.

Jackie and Sheree of Seasons brought a yummy mix of textures, and put them together so well.

And here they are musing over their space.

Judy and Meghan of HarMonia brought organic lavender, a huge hit!

Plus they brought some finds from their recent trip to Italy.

Oh, yeah, our grounds never looked so good!

And we’re doing it all again in September!  So much fun!!!

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

Read Full Post »

It really is the ultimate for someone like me (addicted to all things home and decorating):  I currently have a tent city of spectacular finds nestled throughout the grounds of my home.  It is, truly, AWESOME!

As the trucks rolled in today, I was like a kid in a candy shop!

ImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

Yes, today I believe that happiness can be bought.  And I’m lookin’ right at it.

I figured if I could peak under the truck tarp, I could peak into the tents.  Here’s some of what I found:

ImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

All that, and Annie Sloane dropped in to see us (more about that later . . .)

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

Read Full Post »

We’ve been pruning and mowing, hauling and decorating, all in anticipation of the 20+ dealers who are arriving over the next 2 days as we prepare for Market Days – our first ever – this Saturday and Sunday.

I have to admit I’m a little nervous.  We’re all so excited to see what they bring.  Can you imagine anything more thrilling than a flea market coming to your home for the weekend?  Talk about shopping heaven!!  I know I’ll have to control myself. . .

A little order goes a long way, so here’s what we’re doing (you’re getting the early scoop) –

The shopping starts at 9AM on Saturday, noon on Sunday.

Wear your flea market attire; bring your big ole bag (and the truck!).

Bring cash (everyone accepts it).  Only some of the outdoor dealers will accept checks.

We’ll have a special outdoor (in the corn crib) credit-card-only check out, just in case you come upon that amazing piece that breaks your cash budget.  But be prepared for lines and waiting for this service. 

Outside items must be picked up by Sunday at 4pm.

Overflow parking is available next door at St Thomas More Academy.

Here’s some images of the great stuff that’s in the Chartreuse & co barn, which will be chuck full, by the way.  I’ll be shooting pictures of what the outdoor dealers bring as they set up over Thursday and Friday.  Stay tuned!

ImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

ImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

Read Full Post »

Here’s another sneak peak at some more of the kind of great stuff you’ll find this weekend here at Chartreuse’s first-ever Market Days.

I just love what Carly Simonds of Peanut & Scoot, space # 5, does with paper and cloth:

Michelle Lalumia of Time Was, space # 14, brings that quirky side of collecting to Market Days:

Hillary Tattersall’s gang at Chick’s Picks, space # 6, has been busy, too.  Chick’s Picks is a carefully selected group of artisans (mostly women) who create things of both artistic and functional value.  Jewelry, home accessories, personal accessories, each item is handmade and a work of art:

Beverley Bigham, space # 20, has been bringing us her great finds for a while, now she’s bringing them directly to you:

Denise Nolan of Repurposed & Refined, space #12, has some great furnishings.  I just love how she puts it all together.  I live for creating beautiful, comfortable spaces, and Denise seems to have the knack, doesn’t she?  Here’s a sampling:

Sarah Jean Heber of Hunt & Gather, space #13, is no stranger to color.  I just love her fearless use of it and her quirky sense of style:

All this and Chartreuse & co, too!!  That’s right, our barns will be filled, too.  We’ll have wood-fired, gourmet pizza on-site, plus homemade donuts and coffee to start your day.

See you this weekend!

Thanks for reading,

Virginia

Read Full Post »

Have you seen Flea Market Style magazine? I knew I would love it when their first ever issue (just a year or so ago) featured a map of the USA with all the best huge flea market/vintage sales in the country. I just wanted to jump in the Suburban and hit every one of them!

And how do they follow such a trove of information? Why, by listing all the best ‘occasional sales’ in the USA by state. Grab your copy, your GPS, and hit the road.

Check out p. 14 for Chartreuse & co!

Read Full Post »