BRIMFIELD'S FABULOUS DUO

The first day we went to the Brimfield Show I spent half of it with Don. Then he met up with a friend and I met up with Carole  from 'Maynard Greenhouse Blog'. It was fun to see her and hunt for treasures. She has such good taste in what she buys and she laughed at some of the vintage clothes I bought.The second day I went with Nicole, Robin, Liz and her daughter Belkis (sp?) and had another day full of laughs and fun shopping. Everyone brought home lots of goodies and so not to have to wait in traffic on the way home, we finished the evening off with ice cream at Friendlys. Now, my last post featured Linda with all of her gorgeous creations. She was set up in a gargantua's tent with lots of other very talented people. And friendly? If you want to meet friendly dealers go to Brimfield.

I met these two fun loving, fabulous people there. Aren't they just so adorable? Their displays were to die for. (I can not find their business cards with their names, but maybe if they read this they will comment and let me know, sorry)She used to be a millinery flower maker and has the ultimate in flowers. I bought so many from here and am still smiling.  That was definitely one of my favorite buys.I look forward to shop for flowers from her every year.
HERS

Click on the photos to enlarge to see what this tent had to offer. It is no wonder that I spent about 45 minutes in it.

I just kept going from booth to booth over and over again.


Tables were color coordinated for an attractive impact. Look at that ribbon!

HIS


If you love poodles, you would go crazy for these purses. He even had poodle pins on and looked fabulous.

He had a gorgeous selection of very unique Lucite purses too.  He told me that he is known for them. But I would say he must be know for his sharp eye for vintage clothes and accessories too. Every thing he had was in perfect condition. It was like a museum:)



And look at these hats. He only buys them in perfect condition. He knows how to display them so that you just don't want to leave his booth.

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More luscious flowered hats that one can only dream of wearing back in the day. They are so beautiful,though, that you would absolutely be able to wear them today.

OK, I wanted every single dress here!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to go shopping with him for stock. He is amazing.

Next year, you must go to Brimfield and visit these two charming people. But know in advance that you will use a huge chunk of time in this tent having the time of your life.

Hope you enjoyed my little tour of this one large tent of loveliness.

'Till next time.......

~Debra XXX

BRIMFIELD - PINK GORGEOUSNESS

Hello Everyone:)

It was the last Brimfield Show for the year. I am already excited for next year. It is one of my favorite markets to shop at. This is one of my very favorite booths. It is owned by a lovely lady named Linda. I met her at another flea market here is CT. and was happy that she set up in Massachusettes too. I buy some of my fabrics from her as she has a spectacular selection. Her talent just doesn't end. If you stand long enough she will embellish you with millinery flowers:) Her barkcloth bags and pillows are absolutely gorgeous with yummy colors of pinks and blues. Just look at her booth. Isn't it dreamy?

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This woman can sew! And everything she creates is just amazing.

Lots and lots of pink. Roses are everywhere. She really needs to open up her own shop. I would be her first customer.

She was so busy at the show she told me that she brought her sewing machine and glue gun to the hotel with her so that she could work after in the evening. Now that is dedication:) She loves what she does and you can tell so by all of her designs.

So, next year when Brimfield opens up again in the Spring, stop by her booth and say hello. You won't want to leave:)

'Till next time..............

Debra XXX

AUTUMN DECORATING AND A CHIPPY BENCH

I have been doing a little fall decorating around the house. I have collected reproductions because they make them so well. These are just a few of them.

A wire basket filled with pumpkins that I picked up at the flea market this week. I met Carol Maynard from 'Maynard Greenhouse Blog' and a friend of hers. Always nice to see her:) She had a cart full of goodies but you will have to go over to visit her blog to see them;)She has a great blog always filled with gorgeous photos.

Also picked up this great millet from the market as well. The birds are going to love it:) I can't wait until the Mums bloom.



An old scale and bowl with pumpkins. I have not seen any real pumpkins around here yet. But when they arrive I will be first in line to get some.

A little ironstone bowl of large acorns.

THIS was my best deal of the week at the market. We got there early as always. Don and I usually split up because he is usually looking for one thing and I just look for things that speak to me.There were many new dealers this week. I was walking down the third row when I saw this white chippy bench that  I knew would look fabulous in my garden. The woman went down on her price so I bought it and left it there until I was done hunting. When Don and I were done and met up, he and his friend Chris got a cart and loaded my treasure onto it. Don said  quite loudly in his stern man voice, "Where are you going to put this" ?! It seemed to get quiet as I looked around I could see people staring.  Was this going to be an argument between a wife and husband? " In the back of the truck" I said with a huge smile and wink. There was some giggling, including mine. And all was well. He actually likes it in the garden which makes me happy;)

These were the last of my hydrangeas, their color is so yummy.

More reproductions hanging on an old scale all sparkly and fun!!!

Have you started your fall decorating yet?

Talk to you all soon:)
'Till next time.....
~Debra XXX

Hello Everyone:)

How was your weekend? We had a fun one....Nicole and I had a tag sale on Saturday.  Our goal was to make enough money to buy bunk beds for the girls -we did:) Then it was flea marketing on Sunday morning. Don and I took Stella and Maci to Quassy Amusement Park on Sunday afternoon. It is about 10 minutes from our home. We had a ball!

The first ride the little sugars wanted to go on was this. It goes way up then drops down a little at a time. Can you see the fear in their eyes;)


Don went on the Carousel with Maci for the 3rd time. This time she picked the lion.

Stella playing actress and throwing kisses to the crowd.


They drove a boat, flew a Betty Boop plane,


and road a big chicken!


Last was  the train around the park to cool off.

After riding all of the rides at least 3-4 times each we were ready to head home.

But not before some ice cream.

Hope you had an adventurous weekend!

'Till next time..............

~Debra XXX

CUPBOARD REDO GETTING TAGSALE READY

Hello Everyone:)

I have been purging and getting things ready for a tag sale we are going to have this weekend. It really feels so good to get rid of things. I will probably have one more tag sale before the end of the season.
So this means moving things around for a new look. For me it's fun. One of my favorite things to do.


I wish I could find the 'before' photo of this cupboard when I bought it. It was so dirty and looked really bad. But  I saw potential and thought it would be the perfect piece to keep some of my vintage linens. I found the trim at one flea market and bought the cupboard at another. Love when that happens.Don't they look great together.  After a nice paint job I moved it to out 1st floor foyer. I love how it came out:)


I put my blue collection on top of it.



Added a basket of flowers.

I love this little sweet girl dressed in soft pretty colors. She is perfect next to the cupboard.

This bench is one of the treasures I bought from Maine. I was looking for a table to cut down the legs for in front of the sofa but when I saw this and it was only $25.00 I knew it was coming home with me. The old blue wooden box holds the kid's books, they love books like me;) When Stella was a baby and I babysat we would lay in bed and I would put the TV on a learning channel for her and I would read. She wanted to do the same. So we would lay there reading and watching TV and she still reads every night with a little flashlight in bed before she falls asleep. Nicole recently found a pile of books under her bed. LOL I love it:)


I decided to put my gorgeous millinery flower head piece on this bust on the bench. I just love this piece so much!

I bought this big brown and white bowl a while ago at a market. Sometimes the things I bring home have to find their own purpose. It is large enough to hold some of my books and look pretty all at the same time, who knew. Have you seen the 'Junk Books' yet? I have three of the collection.

Don bought me this fabulous antique lantern. I fell in love with it. It is just so different. Back in the day they would put wicks down those little shafts, fill it with kerosene and light them. Now, I know it is a lantern but wouldn't this be a great piece to put flowers in? I was thinking something pink:)
Well, I have to get dinner going  and then I'm off to price all of the tag sale things tonight, so I gotta go.Hope you enjoyed my post today. What are you up to?

'Till next time......
~Debra XXX

BOUCKVILLE FLEA MARKET

Hello Everyone! Hope you are all doing well.  Guess where I went this weekend.  Yes, the Madison Bouckville Flea Market. It is four hours from our home so we had to get up very early to get there when it opened. Here are a few pictures that I wanted to share with you from there.

Don't you just love burlap on this style furniture? I don't know what it is but it just makes me happy to look at it. Call me crazy, but I find such beauty in it. Enlarge for a better look.I could have a whole room with furniture like this:) Boukeville consists of   a huge field that holds many dealors, you have to pay to get into that one. Then there are more fields on both sides of the road filled with more dealors and those fields are free. Lots of walking,lots of  water and lots of fun.


This was such a cute booth. The nice lady who owned it was sweet enough to let me take some pictures to show you all.


She had lots of great vintage things, including photos which I bought from her.

Just look at this pie safe?  Why I didn't buy it is beyond me. It would have been a perfect match to our kitchen hutch. I think it is even the same color. Maybe I will see her at another market.


And, she had a pretty assortment of vintage lace. Unfortunately, she didn't have any business cards left. But if she sees this post she can always let us know how to contact her about any up coming shows she will be at:)

A dose of cuteness! That orange sticker says SOLD. I have never seen so many dogs at one market before. All kinds, shapes, sizes and all very well behaved. I discussed this with mine when we came home. They fell asleep.

Oh, and there was also this band. And boy could they sing. Always love to see the American Flag too:)

What did you do this weekend? Did you go to Bouckville this year? I will show you what I got from the market in a future post. I have plans on doing some repurposing with them first;)

'Till next time....

~Debra XXX

MAINE ATTRACTION

Hello Everyone:)

Hope you are all fabulous!  Don and I got back from a trip to Maine last night. My first time there and it won't be my last. Kennybunk is gorgeous, as are other parts. We went to some Museums, lots of Antique Shops and a couple of Flea Markets.  I thought this was interesting. In Maine, they don't use carts for flea marketing like we do. I had so many funny looks and comments. (Although it may have been the tie dyed dress now that I'm  thinking about it, hmmm) One man saw me and said, "I hope this is not what the future holds for us". LOL, but  I just smiled, strolled along and didn't have to carry a thing. I'll bet I started a trend and people are shopping for their own carts this week;) The people are very friendly in Maine. We met so many and can't wait to go back.

We stopped at a row of Antique Shops and as soon as I saw this shop, I had to going into it first. It's called Queen Anne's Lace.JoAnne Lynch is the owner of it and was the sweetest person.  She was kind enough to let me take some photos. She is the owner of quite a few shops and really has an eye for pretty things. I love the name and her red sign for starters! Look at how cute it is decorated on the outside!

Just look at all of the great treasures she has. Love the green table.


This white dresser was great.


Love the ladders.



It was such a fun place to look around and shop in.  I bought some vintage quilt squares from JoAnne to sew some pillows for Maisonstgermain.com. Wait until you see them! So if your are ever in Maine, Stop by her adorable little shop at 1755 US Route 1, Wells, Me. 04090 and have a look around. You won't be dissapointed:)

Now one more photo, you will not believe.



LOOK AT THIS HOME!!!! And I wish I could have gotten a picture of the garage. We pulled over to the side of the road to take a very quick photo of it. (I wonder if they would have let me have a look inside:) Kidding!  It had more details than anything I have ever seen. Totally amazing. And the name of this piece of art: THE WEDDING CAKE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!

'Till next time......

~Debra XXX

WHAT DOES A VINTAGE VIXEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER DO WHEN IT IS HOT?

Well.....she gets covered with mud, takes a little taste and then takes a dip  in a nice cool river, of course.Mud pies are the best you know:) Wishing you a refreshing day:)

~Debra XXX

A CELEBRATION IS GOING ON!!!!!

Hello Everyone:)

I have some exciting news to share with you!!! My son Deg and Marci called me this morning to tell me that he proposed to her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I cried like a baby which would have been fine except that I was in the middle of the flea market!!! I wanted to tell every one there;) We really love Marci and am so excited that she will be joining our family (even though we  consider her part of it already:) They make the cutest couple! CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!!!WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

'Till next time....
~A very happy Mother in law to be:) XXX