Most of my weekend was spent making cupcakes with Leila for our annual block party, but Steve and I did get a chance to quickly go to the Santa Monica Airport Flea Market this morning.
This vendor always has an interesting mix of European and Far East vintage pieces.
The red cricket balls in a big glass jar show that even the simplest items can make an impact when done on a large scale.
Again, collections are so much more interesting when displayed together.
I bought the two old gold locks for the shop. I think they'll make interesting display pieces.
An example of this vendor's wonderful Chinese art.
I bought these Burmese textiles to add some rich autumn colors to the shop.
A handmade gypsy violin came home with us.
Shimmering in the early morning sun, this silver display was quite a sight!
Once I read these trophies, I couldn't resist buying them. They are actually clown trophies. One of them is from The Senior Hobo Parade Class of 1922! They just made me smile.
A set of sweet vintage heart lockets from the 1920's would be so lovely framed in a shadow box.
Vintage millinery embellishments always catch my eye.
I also find beauty in the simplest things, like this group of "frogs" used for floral arrangements....
or industrial drawers with folding rulers.
My friend, Jenny from the Junk Girls also appreciates the beauty in every day objects.
Jenny's display of aging springs is a piece of art!
Jenny threw all of these random dice and game pieces on a large tray. Everyone who walked by felt compelled to touch them.
Old portraits are one of my weaknesses. I always wonder what the subjects were thinking about while they were sitting there.
This ballerina is now hanging in my bathroom!
She has an impressionistic feel to her that I just adore.
Flea market shopping is one of my favorite ways to fill my morning (and my basket!).
I'd love to hear how you spent your weekend. What things do you love to collect? What inspire you?
xo
Brooke
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