These Boots Were Made for Shopping

Sunday morning.  Gentle Autumn rain pitter-pattering outside.  Dog at my feet.  Cozy, warm bed. Drifting in and out of sleep in the cool room.  Then:  BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ!!! The alarm went off.  Time to go to the flea market.  Rain or shine.  I had been so excited about the plan to go to the antique show that is held at the fair grounds about an hour from me on the last Sunday of the month (April thru October).  But, when the alarm went off, I was trying to remember why I was going out in this weather when it was so heavenly in bed.  Alas, I put my sunny yellow boots on for a dreary day and hopped in the car and headed for the muddy aisles of the county fair ground.

Since it was such a cold and yucky day, the dealers were ready to give things away!  The traffic at the sale was slow, so they wanted the buyers who showed up to go home with full cars and empty wallets.  Here were some interesting thing I found today that might be just what you need in your home!

Bird cages.  Chic.  No birds, but perfect for an empty corner.  Instead of a fake tree, try this for height interest.

This booth was cute.  She had lots of pink cabbage roses and frilly, girlie stuff.  If you are doing a girl room in your home like I did in mine, head to an antique fair STAT.

This picture seems warped, but this cabinet was so charming.  I admired the bead board back with yellow paint.  Cute for books or treasures.

Cute white desk with turned legs.  Darling for your daughter's room or front entry with a lamp.

Oh, yes.  I love these.  They were all the rage back in the day to keep your cocktail ice cold.  If your grandma has these in her basement, KEEP THEM!  The colors are magical.  Makes me wanna have a party!

Smoking is out, and unfortunately, the artful ashtrays of yesteryear are left to get rained on at antique shows.  They are nostalgic and chic - but totally useless.

The coolest thing I found.  Having a son on a football team right now makes me grateful for the advances in sporting equipment.  This would be such a great addition to a game room. 

This was a great metal cabinet - perfect for your 50s inspired kitchen.  Would also be great in my new studio - but I could not get it in my vehicle.

Lots and lots of locker baskets.

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These were all things I admired, but I bought a few items.  I'll have a few new items in my Etsy.com shop coming soon!