The Twelve Treasures in Twelve Hours at Canton

We spent two days at the flea market, eight hours on Thursday and another four hours on Friday ... So when I bought a dozen burlap bags, at the end of the twelfth hour, I thought it would be fun to use a Twelve Days type of format for my treasures found blog post.

One of the first things I was tempted by at Trade Days in Canton was this table ....I just wasn't sure I'd have room in my van for it...

Two original Texas cowboy paintings, were the perfect choice for number two!

.... And vintage folding measures are always good inventory ...

Old type trays are another good staple in my business, so these four were gathered to come along.

I also found five hats, but since one of them was a Texas theme baseball cap for Mr. P, it won't be seeing the inside of an antique store any time soon, but the others will be lovely additions.

I found six vintage crocheted edge pillow cases for my white booth, and after laundering, line drying and ironing they will make the journey to Treasures!

I found a total of 7 license plates and ....

Eight French wire window boxes .... Sorry no French Hens.

And in the end there were 9 chairs, including the four that went with the wire table found as item number one, which did fit in the van after all!  The one wood chair is an Irish pub chair .... How charming, just like my 3 year old Texan Grand daughter, who photo bombed this picture.

Another 10 faucet handles will supplement those I have for sale at the store.

.... And 11 bits of repro cast iron, will be great additions to the assortment I alreadyI have at the shop...

....and last of all the twelve large burlap stenciled bags to used for upholstery projects to come ... Of course there were lots more goodies that didn't fit the numbers, but added up to make this trip a grand success!  Now we have plans to make this an annual event ... Of course the side benefit is seeing our grand children while in Texas and that is just the frosting on the cake!

First Monday Trade Days Canton Texas Flea Market Style !

Yahoo ... Just back to the hotel from out first day at First Monday Trade Days in Canton Texas!  What a thrill!  Above is another dealer I met ... Take a look at her shopping cart!  Yep, everything IS bigger in Texas, just like they say it is!

Here is the sign!  welcome!

Loved this flower arrangement!

... And where else would you see such a collection of Texasware bowls ... I have to admit, I am falling in love with Texas!

There were some cute crafty dealers, as you can see, by the three chair bench and the sweet polka dot table.

... And junk, did I mention everything is bigger in Texas ... Well, this pile o junk proves it"

There were also classic antique dealers, like this purveyor of Shawnie ....

I also met dealers like me ... Loved this gals collections of smalls!

I was a little surprised by all the mart carts driving around ... This mom and kids were the cutest ... But lots of couples my age were driving them around, some with large wagons attached to carry their finds.

Then when it got almost to hot to breath, we sought out one of the big air conditioned buildings. This nice lady shared the 'cold spot' under one of the air conditioner with me!  Thanks Ann!

In this building I found the lace booth .... Whoa, I've known some textile dealers in my time, but nothing like this!

The dealer had these altered art clothing items on display to show what you can put together from old doilies and lace bits.  I thought they were amazing.  

... And here last of all is a sneak preview of my finds for the day ... This flow blue plate, and the majolica plate came out of the same bin, mixed with modern dishes ... I paid $5 for the two ... Can I just say now, I Love First Monday Trade Days!

Amazing Vintage Sale By Jenn of 3Dotters!

On Memorial Day, Jenn of 3dotters Vintage Rentals sold all her wonderful rental items, to help simplify her life, so she can spend more time with her family on their projects.  Above is part of my personal stash found as she opened up her storage units to the public!

Jenn is busy doing more things than anyone I know.  She is heavily involved with all things 'arts' as are her children, and something needed to go!  Lucky for us all, we were invited to help her divest herself of awesome goodies!

Above is the line that was in place most of the morning ... And it was fun to see so many friends, flea.o.logy, and Treasures Antiques associates, and Reclaimologists with their vintage scores!

To the left is Dru!

Above are Laurie from Treasures Antiques, with our common friend Patti!

To the right are Bruce, formerly of Treasures Antiques and his wife, Vicky, down from Wyoming for the weekend!

To the left is my adorable daughter-in-law, and  fellow flea.o.logost, Nell!

















 This is Rosemarie from Treasures!

Above is Jennine, one of my awesome flea.o.logy dealers!

Stephanie, above, is a dealer at Treasures, who did flea.o.logy for the first time in May!

This cute gal was wearing a vintage dress she found at Maeberry Vintage, in Salt Lake! Now she can wash it by hand and hang it to dry on the period drying rack she found.

Jennine, and fellow flea.o.logy dealer Mike, haul out vintage goodies.  Mike helped me load two huge buffets that wanted to come home with me, what a good guy!

I thought these kids were a great support to their Moms who were busy shopping the good old stuff!

... And this dutiful husband helped hold the treasures his wife was gathering.

What a great sale, and reunion for Jenn.  She seemed to know everyone in line, and was giving out joy filled hugs along with change.  Thanks Jenn, for a wonderful morning, and good luck in all your amazing ventures!