Aug 17, 2010

i LOVE flea markets

Yep...I recently discovered that flea markets are one of my very favorite things!  Yesterday I went to the Hartville Marketplace with my aunt and cousins.  I've been there before, but this was the first time I browsed through the flea market outside the marketplace.  At first I found myself overwhelmed at all the vendors.  I felt as if I was at a HUGE garage sale!  Despite feeling overwhelmed I was able to find some pretty cool things! :)



                                                                                                                                                                                                         
I came across these bottle caps and necklace at the same vendor and I paid $2 altogether.  A steal?  I think so! 

     I saved the favorite for last.  When I saw these antique keys, I became so excited!  The woman selling them had a pile of a bunch of old keys.  She probably thought I was crazy when I spent such a long time carefully selecting my new found treasures! :)  The older woman gave me a deal because I bought four.  She sold them to me for $4.  {{If you go to the flea market, you'll have to visit her.  She's such a sweet woman and she also sells her homemade candy--which is delicious!}} Lately I've been adoring key necklaces and now I can put together one of my own!  I wonder what else I can do with these keys?  Any ideas???                                                                                    

6 comments:

megan said...

Flea markets are the best! There is one in my grandparents little town up in NH. We try to go whenever we can. You could save some of the keys for when you have your own home and hang them decoratively by the front door. Hanging them with different kinds of vintage ribbon could be fun.

abbey said...

Great idea Megan! Thanks so much...I might even try hanging a couple in my room! :)

Anonymous said...

abbbbeeeeyyy!!! I SO can't wait to go - your finds are marvelous!!!

abbey said...

Katie, when I was there I kept thinking, "Katie would love this!" :D

Jacinta said...

Those antique keys are awesome, definitely a great find. I was going to suggest a necklace out of them but you already said that. Perhaps finding a rustic looking picture frame and adding a key to the corner? Hmm...

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abbey said...

Great idea! :)