First Time Flea Market Finds

Today was my first ever trip to the flea market. I really never tried going because I was afraid I would not find anything. Well, I thought I would say the heck with it and give it a try. The flea Market we went to was called the Webster Flea Market. They have it every Monday and it is ENORMOUS! We tried to go early so that it was not too hot. There was so much there we only saw about 1/4 of it. I was very please with what I found.

This plate was the first thing I really fell in love with. It would probably be my most treasured find. I must say I don't know much about this stuff, and I don't collect plates, but this was just so pretty I really wanted it. The back does not say much other than "Germany 201".

I also found this small frame. The booth I found this at had all kinds of old Italian looking decor. I must say I would not have been able to tell for sure or not, if it was really Italian but it was all so pretty. This frame I just had to have though. The lady says it is from Italy. The glass on top is rounded. The lady told me it is a very rare find. Whether she is right or not I don't know, but I had to have it.

I would probably have to say my best finds over all were jewelry. Above is a photo of my junk jewelry find. Here the lady had a lot of chandelier crystals, and a sorts of containers with bits and pieces of jewelry. The deal was you got a bag and filled it with all you would like for $5. I thought it was a good deal because in the past when I purchased "junk jewelry" bags on line I got a whole lot of . . . . well, junk. But this way I could pick what I wanted. I found a lot of pretty flower pieces.

The jewelry above would probably be considered my biggest splurge. This lady have cases and cases and CASES of jewelry. She said all of it was vintage and lots of it signed. She seemed to know a lot about what she was selling, but it all went over my head. When she asked me if the jewelry was for me I hated telling her I was going to be pulling it apart for my art. lol I was glad I did though because she says she has lots of loose rhinestones, earring that are missing a pair and old broken pieces she would cut me a deal on if I call her before I come. You would not believe how much this jewelry sparkles! I can't wait to play with it. I just love the little aqua flowers.

And this ribbon and trim probably would be considered my best buy! I room FULL of ribbon and trims. Many of them looked like they were very old. There where boxes piled high! It was the only shop that there was so much stuff it was not all displayed you had to fish through some of it. Because it was the first shop that caught my attention and I did not want to go over board so soon in the day I only picked a few and avoided looking through all the boxes. I picked out the 5 items above and they were all about $.35 to $.50 a yard! So I got 3-5 yds of each. My favorite is probably the second one to the right. The ribbon in the center is actually a very pretty metallic pink, and the lace around it is a pretty cream color.

I would say it was a very suscessful day!

Comments

[Paben]

I love that German plate,so very pretty!I hord old jewelry we used to find in the garbage when we were in the bussiness!People used to make christmas trees with it,and I would take it apart after they threw it away!Great finds Honey!

[Becs]

Cassandra! Wow! You scored BIG TIME!!! We don't have any good flea markets around here...just the typical Junk Swap Meets....I have always wanted to go to the Orange County Swap Meet....someday! (It's about a 3 1/2 hour drive from here....Great finds girl, that plate is awesome and it's numbered so that should mean something...lol! Becs

[Retro Cafe' Art Gallery]

Holy cow!!!! I wish I lived in Florida! What GORGEOUS finds. I esp. love the jewelry of course!xoxo,Kristin

[Debby]

WOW!! So many beautiful things. I love all of it. Good for you.Debby

[Sonia]

Oh!! I'd say it was VERY succesful. Everything you got is so pretty, The plate, the jewelry and the trim!! Where is that place again?? =)Sonia

[luckygirlgifts]

That's awesome. What a contact to make too. YOu are really lucky. It also sounds like you had fun which is really the whole point!!

[Terri]

fantastic treasures!!!

[LB Designs]

These are beautiful! As I was reading, I was laughing to myself because with every new picture you would preface it as your "best buy":) Too funny! I think you did great though. I hope my first venture to a flea market is as good as yours!

[Tristan Robin Blakeman]

you did well for yourself!I wish we had a flea market around us...the nearest one is about two hours.Wouldn't you think in the heart of CT there would be flea markets? But, nope - just lots of farmers' markets with organically grown produce and meats and flowers. WHich is all well and good - but you can't make art with it!The jewelry bits and pieces are a terrific find!

[debi]

Wow, you found some really wonderful treasures!

[Terri]

Don't you just love it when you hit GOLD? I would die for any of these finds. Can't wait to see some of your art made from these beauties! Terri

[Bunty]

You are so lucky to have a flea market close to you - there is nothing like that near where I live, not without travelling. You have some lovely treasures - you lucky girl!

[Moniqui]

Owow great finds!! I love the sparklies of course but that plate could very well be the start of a new collection lol!! Its really pretty!Have fun!

[Heather - Speckled Egg]

Hi!!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I LOVE the collage sheets that I purchased from you for my Marie collage. They are just gorgeous! What a beautiful blog... I'll be back! :)P.S. AWESOME flea market finds!

[Aliqua]

Waouah ! I would like to find such treasures. How lucky you are !!!@ bientôt !