Posted: April 28th, 2012 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: green lady, nashville flea market, The Chinese Girl, vladimir tretchikoff | 8 Comments »
I know, I’m posting it on a Saturday, but I have my reasons. I’ve been running a bit behind schedule ever since my car started giving me attitude. Right as I hop in the car to go hook up with Kathy and Bri at the Flea, I discover that the battery is dead, so no flea for me! Luckily, After failed jumpings, towings and battery replacing, I was back in business by early afternoon so I made it in the end. You’re welcome.
I saw Rae there and introduced myself, which is always weird because you feel like a stalker when you meet someone whose blog you read, but there it is!
OK, I’ll shut up now and let you preview the flea. It’s April, which is one of the biggest markets all year…both the Swine Barn and the Mule Shed were packed with vendors.
OK, we might have to discuss this one. It was rubbery and bizarre. It was in the same booth as this guy, so…. ’nuff said.
Kathy, I’m sure you saw these…but in case you didn’t…
I loved that dress. I tried it on over my clothes and it was hard to tell if it would work or not without a mirror or anything. Kinda wishing I had gotten it anyway.
There was a vendor there who only comes once a year, and she had some of the most beautiful textiles. Turkish woven rugs and suzanis….I wish she would come more often.
There was also a Japanese Maple vendor I hadn’t seen before…beautiful selection.
There were 11 of those chairs earlier in the day.
Did I get anything? Well, I did some shopping for others, which was my main goal, so I can’t reveal those yet just in case the recipients are reading.
However, I did decide I would join the millions who have owned and admired the most famous Chinese lady in the world. I KNOW, but I’ve always loved her, always wanted an old one…. and yesterday was my chance. This Vladimir Tretchikoff is The Chinese Girl aka The Green Lady. I loved reading about how the model and VT met up again 40 years later.
Her frame needs cleaning up, but I’ll get her back in shape and placed somewhere soon. Have a great weekend!
Posted: February 24th, 2012 | Filed under: Art, Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: Green Willow barkcloth wall hanging Breton Fabrics NYC, nashville flea market | 10 Comments »
Ran into Kathy at Gen’s sale (I got some really cute stuff, and YES, her house IS as fab as it looks in pictures) and we decided to hit the flea together! Here’s what we saw….
These bookends were supposed to be cheaper, or they’d have been mine. Couldn’t confirm that they were Ben Seibel or not as they had felted the bottoms, but I think they are. The dealer didn’t know anything about them, but she knew they were awesome enough to be $95.
Ben…you should have come home with me at half the price. I wanted these peachy tables too, but at $135 with chipped laminate all over…I don’t think so.
I had no plans to get anything..I’m up to my ears in projects, but then I saw it…..
What have we here? A vintage barkcloth wall hanging in pristine condition, destined for my dining room. It had 2 labels still on it….
…..and I LOVE it.
I oiled up the wood and hung her immediately. Here’s some detail…
As I walked through the market, several people asked to see what I had rolled up over my shoulder, they all thought it might be a vintage map, but it was SO much better!
I also got these brass tulip candle holders, I don’t know where they are going yet, I’ll have to shuffle some things.
Have a great weekend!!!
Posted: January 27th, 2012 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: nashville flea market, panton moon lamp | 10 Comments »
The flea was kinda slim on vendors today, but it was a great day out as I had shopping companions! I met up with Melissa, Brandy, and Kathy for lunch and junkin’ and we saw some things we liked.
It’s true…Long Liyuan just got a bad batch.
Brandy was the lucky gal who took this console home for $10!!!!
So did I get anything? Yes. Remember this from last month? Mine for $45. I have NO business buying chairs, but you guys remember how I bemoaned it…it was meant to be.
I also got this knock off Panton Moon Lamp. The Things are in LOVE with it of course.
Have a great weekend!!!
Posted: December 18th, 2011 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: nashville flea market | 12 Comments »
The flea was a fun morning out yesterday…chilly, and lots of the usual vendors weren’t there, but there were certainly enough to make it worth the trip. This is my first flea without the DSLR, and I must admit that taking a break from lugging that thing is nice.
Those elves set off my coulrophobia. No. Can. Do.
How do you say, ah yes…Lèche?
I really, really loved this rattan and leather goodness. Only $65!
Jesus in the egg plates…there’s a country song in there somewhere.
OK, so funny/creepy story about these chairs…kind of. I was admiring them and considering dragging them home, (in order to ensure my holiday would be a lonely, sad place as the CC would pack up and leave me if I did such a thing right now) when this older gentleman came up to me and asked what I liked about them. He wanted to know what “young people” look for these days.
Clearly this man hasn’t been to his eye doctor in awhile, since I don’t fall into that category by about 15-20 years. I set him straight and chatted with him a bit, when my senses, dulled by the flattery, missed the cue that this story he was starting was going to be loooooong. Mid story, he wiped his nose and an enormous booger appeared, and just sat on the end of his nose like a gargoyle on Notre Dame.
As the story of the table restoration dragged on, it was ALL I COULD SEE, obvs, thank you big sunglasses. I kept listening for some sort of break in the story to make my escape, but I didn’t want to be rude…it’s the holidays! Finally, he was winding down and before he could continue I made my parting comments and wished him well, when he started following me and asking what else the “young people” like! Dude..really?!
I shouted over my shoulder as I scurried away “I already TOLD you…HAPPY HOLIDAYS!” and sprinted into the next building I could find. Now I’ll have to be on the lookout for the Boogeyman every time I hit the flea. Good Times.
Posted: September 25th, 2011 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: nashville flea market | 1 Comment »
I’m sorry my flea post is too late to give any locals a preview-it’s more of a review, I’m afraid, BUT, there’s a really good reason I’m late. I had 2 fabulous friends come into town this weekend to hit the flea with me and we were having way too much fun to hang out on the interwebs.
The one that I let get away. I just couldn’t drag home another project this large when the garage is full of stuff for The Sale. The fiberglass was in very salvageable shape. It was lovely and should have been mine, in an other place and time.
After the flea, we hit the antique malls and junk stores…and at the end of the day, we felt kinda like this….
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know I did. But, I must sleep now. Late nights at Camp Vågö have whipped my wimpy ass.
Preview week starts tomorrow…so much to do, so little time.
Posted: August 26th, 2011 | Filed under: Shoppin' and Junkin' | Tags: nashville flea market | 11 Comments »
Another sweaty flea, but a good day.
This lamp was a dreamboat…but too pricey.
I’d love to see who brings this home…..frat house?
OK…can we discuss these? I’ve never seen these in “caucasian.” Blackamoor figurines are controversial and widely considered racist, so which scenario do we find more offensive…owning them as they were made so many years ago, or painting them white?! Discuss amongst yourselves.
Homecrest!
So what did I get? Smalls today….pics taken down in the garage dungeon…so, not the best light.
More birdies that are exactly the same as the ones in my dining room.
The CC thinks I’ve lost it with these guys…
Most of these items will not be staying with me, but will be sold at the blogger tag sale on October 1st. Details to come very soon. Have a great weekend!
