Flea Market Finds

Over the past few years I've accumulated a small collection of old junk. Between here and there I've done my fair share of thrift shopping and flea market "loaferin". I'm always up for the challenge in finding the gems among all the clutter of old housewares and lawn furniture . Roaming around these markets also give me the opportunity to use my (always under construction) creativity. I try to find  eye-catching, whimsical collectibles and incorporate them with another (less noticeable) hidden treasure. The collaboration of the two make for a great conversation piece (about my ingenuity, or lack thereof).

 The most fabulous thing about shopping these rummage sales is this- you occasionally run along a dusty old piece of china, or decor, and after blowing the dust away and polishing your find, it looks as though you picked it up at your local pottery barn. I love this. Sometimes you get really lucky and after erasing all the scuff marks and dusting all the dirt away, you realize you just stole a vintage item!! Paying $2 for something that's worth $50 is a pretty invigorating feeling.

I've recently decided to start a collection of china. Nothing in particular, but I do have a few requirements before making my purchase.

1. I must absolutely love it, and have to have it. ("Have to Have it": meaning I absolutely want it)

AND

2. It must be under $10 (unless, that is, if I have to have it).

I absolutely stayed within my rules of purchase when I snagged these at the flea market.

Here are some of my older finds...

I found all of these things at a flea market/thrift store, with the exception of the flowers where I found in my yard.

This is Hootie, our napkin holder. One of my more whimsical finds.

Whooooo Me?

Yes You.

 McCoy Pottery

One man's trash is another man's treasure.