flea circus

I took a couple of Flea Circus customers to one of my favorite monthly markets in Indiana yesterday- the pickin’s were good as usual, and the dealers reported healthy sales, which I’m always glad to hear. Disappointed dealers get cranky, and who can blame them? The work they put into these events is grueling. When the dealers are sad, the festive atmosphere of an outdoor market can deflate a bit. God bless ‘em- they keep coming back with fresh stuff and renewed enthusiasm! Without these people, the shows would disappear, and I would basically curl up and die.

Anyway, we had fun. The mother/daughter team I escorted scored some good finds- a wonderful copper boiler, a great Empire mantel clock (working!) and a sweet pair of white fringed vintage cowboy boots, among other things.

Of course, I managed to find a few doodads myself. Nick had his usual array of jewelry fragments- I picked up some nifty enamel bits, fobs, bridle decorations and etc. to use in future projects.

I love Jadeite, but have resisted starting that collection so far. Still, I love to see it.

you better come on into my kitchen, because it's gonna be rainin' outdoors

So it did start to rain, which sent some of us scurrying.  It’s funny to watch- some dealers move like lightning to cover their stuff, and some just let it go and watch it roll. It’s already rusty, right?

Jeepers creepers! These are the most divine frames I’ve ever found. Normally I would replace the lenses- but they are so outrageously thick they make the glasses even more interesting. .

 I wish I could meet the woman who wore them. She must have been almost totally blind, but still she had the style and attitude to sport these babies. The silver work goes all the way back to the earpiece.

Hank tried them on and couldn’t walk across the room.

I also found several fabulous primitive pieces for the kitchen project I’m working on- couldn’t bring them home so I will drive to the dealer’s place in Richmond, Indiana soon to pick them up- and grab a look at the other things he says he has in his garage. It’s gonna be good, I guarantee it.