This is a Mississippi Flea Market Adventure

Oh my goodness, are you so excited??  Well, settle down it wasn't so great.  The junk that people pile up and call an antique booth is really remarkable.  I debated back and forth whether to share the worst one or even tidbits of what this guy was selling but decided it was just too bad.  Think really private personal things...no not those, the other things.

All was not lost though.  Flea markets are a little like pizza- even when they are bad, they are still good.

Good to know.

I'm not sure who this nice gentleman is, but he was watching over us as we shopped.

Just to give you an idea of what makes me tick at a flea:

I could dig through a pile of vintage linens all day long.

No thanks.

Also pass.

BEST OF:  I could have dug through these boxes all. day. long.  Each of these are positively brimming with vintage cabinet hardware!  AMAZING.  I'm already plotting my trip here when we come back over Christmas /rubs hands together with haughty smirk.

Will also tear through these on next said trip.

This industrial cart was awesome; the real deal that Restoration Hardware and others have made super trendy of late. $200!  Needs some TLC.

Darling little spool rocking chair.

For your Mama

I'll give you $1000* if you know what a slugburger is.

Talk about a space saver, right?  This refrigerator/sink/stove/oven was maybe 4 ft wide.  Hilarious....would look good on a front porch somewhere, me thinks.

I brought a few little things home of course...

Look at these proud peacocks!!

Her eyelashes, I gasp.

Little white Fenton hobnail dish. 

Also Fenton...gorgeous little turquoise glass.

BEAUTIFUL vintage Battenburg lace linen napkins!

Embroidered vintage linens with scalloped edges...so pretty!  I need to have a girls luncheon.

I also scored a few great old books and whatnot.

Things I probably would have snapped up were I not 12, 567 miles from home with nothing but a suitcase and a smile:

Cool phone

Where would I put this bright yellow pedestal, you ask?  Don't you worry, I answer.

Please don't be skiddish....I think this horse skull is kinda awesome.  It's art, not real.

Brass plant stand (or tall accent table) for $10!!!  Still want.

This retro chair was $20.  Please don't forget my under $35 chair rule. 

This walnut 'Barristers Bookshelf' was from 1900.  Ooooh, how I wish I could have this unbelievable piece.  

Vintage wagons.

I still may go back and try to talk them down on this painting.  I've actually been eyeing this piece in a certain store (ahem!) near my house.  That one is actually a print of the original (Degas?), and this one is a replica painting.  I love it love it.

Did I just bore y'all to absolute tears?  Seriously, you can tell me.

* That is not going to happen.