We Scratched Our "Itch" at the Flea Market!

Early Sunday morning, my Mother and I set out for an adventure to the Raleigh Flea Market at the Stat Fair Grounds. We knew it was going to be one of the first spring warm weathered days we have all been longing, so that alone made for a great precedence. I have been eager to escape from the house with all its fix up's and to do's associated with selling a home, so this little field trip was just what the doctor ordered!

First impression, know one told me this was an event that included canines! I should have brought a few from my own collection to mingle with the other pooches.

Would anyone like a spot of tea? The find of the day were these silver beauties!!!! LOVE THEM! I wish Liz were here to behold their sparkling British beauty! They were all precious. Each one was sooooo unique, and might I add, extremely well priced! They ranged from $30.00 - 50.00. Wow! I immediately asked the gentleman artist if he had a website in case any followers of mine (yes, both of you) were interested in purchasing one. I am sad to say, you too will have to travel the distance to the flea market to obtain one of these masterpieces (let me know and I would love to hitch a ride!) You are probably thinking, gosh Elizabeth, so which one did you buy? None. I had my ever so practical mother along who said, " What are you going to do with that?" She simply does not get it. I wiped the drool from my mouth and pressed on.

Yes, another friendly dog found scampering along side of his owner, perusing just the spot to hike his leg.

Oh yes, I want this vintage bar cart!!! especially after reading the latest entry in a blog I frequent http://www.everythingleb.blogspot.com/ It is a must read and you might be lucky enough to win some of her goodies in her latest giveaway! Head on over and sneak a peek!

Here are the big finds of the day! Mom shockingly purchased a very nice biscuit jar, adding to her collection, only after haggling the woman down to $15.00. Then, if that were not enough old eagle eyes herself (Mother) spotted the adorable blue and white vintage talcum powder tin. It was right under my nose and Mom spotted it. Crap, I must be losing one of my creative senses. Yikes!

Also, I found a little porcelain trinket box, which I like to collect if they are meaningful and attractive to me. The next find was this tart tin I thought would make a nice pleated skirt for the next doll I make. The woman running the booth gave it to me, what a steal! literally. Then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a tiny metal toy gun. Finally, the missing piece to a well thought out puzzle I have been trying to create in my mind. You will just have to wait and see where I am going to use it!

Mom's biscuit jar Sweet! Now how is she going to get it home to Texas? Maybe it will just have to reside here on my kitchen counter until my next trip to see her?

By mid afternoon we were dog tired and ready to head for home. What an adventure and what a beautiful day.

The End.