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We don't actually celebrate Halloween, but since the holiday fell on flea market day this year, Tristan got a new sweater to wear for the occasion. I wanted to show you how cute he looks in it but...
I got a lot of this...
and this...
and this. Oh, well...
Happy Halloween, anyway.
Shopping for the flea market last week was hard because we had rain. The best find of the week was this wonderful big toolbox.
The best part is that it is cantilevered.
Just think of all the art supplies this guy would hold. Maybe it won't sell and I can take it home.
Even Tristan likes it.
I signed up to have a booth at The Fancy Flea market in Lakeland, Florida next month. My friend, Debbie, told me more about the market yesterday. It will be much larger than I'd expected. I hope to get some art done to mix in with the antiques I sell. This big tool guy will definitely go with me.
This was last week's find. Can you tell what they are? Party lights! Can you tell what they are made of? Tin cans!
As you know, I love turning trash into something beautiful and useful. When I saw these party lights at a flea market, I got so excited. Someone was VERY clever and creative in thinking of this upcycled product. It looks like they were cut with a torch. There is a hole in the can bottom to accomodate a light, and the "ribs" cut into the can can be bent to give it a more round shape.
They look perfect with vintage industrial or rustic decor. Now, all we need is the party.
Everyone at the flea market yesterday was so exhilirated by the COOL weather. We actually had to wear long sleeved shirts in the early morning. We haven't done that here in Florida since January.
Of course, by noon it was 83 degrees, but most of the vendors were closed by then.
It was such a good day.
