Katie and I took a fun-filled trip to the Raleigh flea market on Saturday. We found some great things for ourselves, for client projects and some extra things that will eventually find a home. I love searching for unique accessories. You just can’t beat the flea market, thrift stores, etc., for one-of-a-kind pieces.
Here are a few of our finds:
The theme of the day seemed to be wood. We found lots of great crates and boxes, including this old fireworks case (currently under my coffee table).
We bought this set of old Chinese shutters to use as a large piece of art in a client’s living room.
A huge piece of driftwood. Got a great price, although I still offered less. The guy wouldn’t budge, as he swore that he risked his life among gators to find it. Hmmm…..
I thought this little bench would be an easy Saturday project to paint and recover. I’m planning on using it in my closet.
A small coffee table/accent table that I’m seeing repainted in a bright color.
I thought this old book of shorthand would be fun for framing in a big collection. Hopefully, it doesn’t say anything obnoxious since I don’t know the first thing about shorthand :)
And, this was just one of Katie’s purchases for the day. She bought this vintage blazer for a dollar and planned to cut the patch off (her husband’s a Duke grad) and frame it. I made her swear that she would make him squeeze into it for a picture before she cut it apart. (It’s all for your enjoyment, after all. . . )
Love all your finds! I especially look forward to seeing the bench completed. Great lines!
ReplyDeletegood idea with the coat!
ReplyDeleteAll your finds look great, but I love that book. Looks awesome! But it would be kind of funny if something obnoxious was written in there.
ReplyDeleteOh you found great stuff! I mostly strike out there...or am I just not a patient shopper!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I love the big wooden crate and the shutters!!!
ReplyDeleteOhh--you found some great stuff. I love the idea of using those wooden shutters as art. It will be awesome. Also--love that her husband was such a good sport about the coat. Too funny.
ReplyDeleteHaha, Rich in that coat is cracking me up! Love all your finds!
ReplyDeleteCute stuff! Can't wait to see it all in a design! Don't recover the chair! or at least frame the fabric or make a pillow ;) it's so cute! (or u could send it to me heehee)
ReplyDeleteOh how I love a good hunt! Great finds! My hubs would love that fireworks box (& that says a lot!)
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to find the most amazing things. The Duke blazer is cracking me up. I can already picture the chair and coffee table all dolled up.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your finds! Where is the flea market in Raleigh? The shutters are my fav!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, Emily! The last picture cracked me up!
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Love all your finds! You two did a good job!
ReplyDeleteI love what a great sport her husband was! Funny!
I see a beautiful future for that bench!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get myself to a flea market! You find the most amazing stuff.
ReplyDeleteLove $1.00 finds!! So fun!
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled with every single thing you found, Emily, but the driftwood takes the cake. I can see it mounted on a wall somewhere as a beautiful piece of sculptural art. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteCamille
My Raleigh BFF and I have talked about going to the Raleigh Flea for a while now...Must. Put. That. On. The. Agenda! Fun, fun finds, Emily!
ReplyDeleteThat book of shorthand is amazing. I bet you'll have to look hard to find someone who is able to translate shorthand these days.
ReplyDeleteHaha is it weird that I want to grab that blazer and wear it??
ReplyDeleteThe chair has a great shape and I can't wait to see it redone.
All great finds, I love flea markets, even if I end up buying nothing. They're just so full of possibilities!
I really need to start going to the flea market. I live in Raleigh and it is so hit or miss. You found some great things!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those Chinese shutters. AMAZING! I want want or five or ten...
ReplyDeleteThose are such cool finds... I love the fabric on that little chair, if you don't want it i sure do! Love the gator story too... You weren't far from me, i live in Hillsborough, NC, and my friend goes there all the time looking for goodies for her shop!
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I'm heading to Raleigh in October and think I need to stop by the flea market (and Furbish). Such awesome things you found!
ReplyDeleteLove the blazer shot!! Thanks for the laugh. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the "mother" vegetable crate! It reminds me of a party a friend threw, here in Paris, where she placed hundreds of chic little sandwiches in similar crates! It looked quaint and gorgeous!
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Ok, I'm jealous. I'm from the Raleigh area and haven't made it back to the flea market in 4 years. Love the fireworks crate, but the Chinese thingie is a close 2nd. Hope you had fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch great finds! Can't wait to see them used in your projects!
ReplyDeleteOh, he's a good sport. Love those Oriental shutters. And I just re-did a little bench like the one you want for your dressing room/closet. I reupholstered mine with a vintage tablecloth with birds, much like yours!
ReplyDeletegreat collection! If you were wondering about the shorthand - I could transcribe some of it for you if you like. It looks like a version called Tee-line.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great outing! The coat pic is too funny...Janell
ReplyDeleteMan O Man...now it is my turn to be jealous!!! What great finds. I LOVE the very first wood box and the shutters....SCORE in a big way!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, that pic of Rich just made my day. ha!
ReplyDeleteoooh i am so wanting a driftwood piece!!
ReplyDeleteI can get lost in a flea market. It is so much fun. I hope you post a picture of how you used the Chinese shutters.
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