June 24, 2013

Flea Market Finds


You may remember one of the highlights in taking a camping trip to Hayward, Wisconsin is our yearly stop at their amazing Flea Market.  It's held every Monday from Memorial Day until Labor Day and I look forward to it all year long.

I always find amazing items and the prices are very good.  This year it didn't seem like I purchased much but every single item was a personal "score" for me.

Normally, I like tuck my finds into existing displays around my house but my poor neglected garden is calling out for attention.  Instead, I grouped everything together on my coffee table for a quick photo shoot in order to share with you my finds and then get myself out into the garden.


As you can see, I found some great items.  

Including this adorable set of cow salt and pepper shakers!
Normally I'd pass up items like these since I feel they are a little too cutesy for me.
But I couldn't for some reason walk away from this set.


Black enamel ware is always welcomed in my home along with mason jars.  I was so happy to find such a large one.


I adore vintage postcards and every once in a while I come across one that makes me gasp - - like this one.


A set of ten mini, red book quickly jumped into my market bag.
I pasted up a similar set last year and regretted it.


Always on the look out for embroidered linen, I was pleased to find two new items to add to my collection.


I can never pass up a pretty white plate either!


It seems it was the year of "mini's" this year at the flea market.  I picked up a handful of delightful items that I adore.  Two mini bird flashcards, two packages of white buttons, a milk cap with a delightful red cow (will look wonderful in my kitchen) and finally a vintage photo of a farmhouse to add to my collection.


I forgot to take photos of the items I bought for outside.   Two metal buckets, a vintage garden rake and a pretty blue pulley.

So you see, the Hayward Flea Market never disappoints.

Have a wonderful day,

Robin

7 comments:

  1. Hi Robin, I love all your finds; what fun to go to that flea market. I am always amazed at how reasonable the prices are when you leave the Western States. Love the enamelware and also the Mason Jar.
    Thanks for sharing; happy gardening!
    Noreen

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  2. Robin- What great finds! I even like the little cow S&P shakers- usually not my thing either. I also LOVE those little red books....what are they? xo Diana

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  3. You found some great little treasures! I love the little cow salt and pepper and the enamel kettle, that is a great find!
    I also love embroidered items, I was at a garage sale Saturday that had a LOT of embroidered items, I passed them up for lack of funds, but there were several that wanted to come home with me and be used on my screened porch.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  4. You've scored some great loot, Robin! I agree those cow shakers would have been hard to leave behind. The enamel pot reminds me of one my Oma had many moons ago. Such classic design.

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  5. Wow! What a catch!
    Fleamarkets rule.
    (unless they are too crowded and you have to push)

    I especially like your cows and the two birdies on the cards (I really am a sucker for animals)Embroidery also is my thing.

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  6. I love all of your finds, Robin...minis are good...easier to find space!

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  7. Hi Robin,
    I loved all of your finds, I have the same red books, love them, but I am missing one of the ten volumes and I am always looking for it! Our little cabin in the woods is near Hayward, and I never knew they had a flea market on Mondays. I'll be there next week and I hope I can check it out.
    You got some fun finds!

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