Flea Market Finds – April 2014
Wow! Spring has arrived this weekend in Central Pennsylvania – big time. Temps have jumped up and the yard sales and flea markets were in full swing. Seems folks are busy with spring cleaning and getting rid of the stuff they’ve been looking at and tripping over all winter long. *Note to self – clean out closets and begin spring purge!
Crowds of people were out this weekend enjoying the warm sunny weather and looking for bargains. We joined in the shopping fun at 2 of our favorite local flea markets, Saturday’s Market in Middletown, PA and Williams Grove Farmers’ Flea Market at Steam Engine Hill, Mechanicsburg, PA. I really need to write a proper blog post about both of these markets – soon! In the meantime I couldn’t wait to show you some of our excellent flea market finds.
This lovely vintage green Fleetwing bike has all original parts, coaster brakes and the racks will be great for commuting around campus or riding to the market. It will be getting a tune-up and good cleaning but I’ve already taken it for a spin and its pretty darn cool, unfortunately a little too small for me, so we’ll be bringing this to the Philly Flea, May 3, 2014 to sell.
3 of my very favorite finds – 2 Ukelele’s (top one is a Soprano Ukelele and second is a Baritone Ukelele) and a very nice Harmony Childs Guitar.
A few minor fixes, new strings, tuning and these three will be ready to start making music.
I couldn’t resist these fun doodads – on the left is a vintage metal mail holder decorated with the world map ( you know I have a weakness for maps), a little sunny yellow enameled teapot (excellent condition – I also seem to have a thing for bright yellow), and another fun vintage mosaic dish/tray.
And my favorite goofy find that became a super fast DIY project – my Dinosaur planter! The plastic Dino was $2.00, my husband cut his back off to create the opening. I bought the succulent plant for $1.00 at the farmers flea market and put it all together for a quirky little planter. These could make fun little gifts. I’ve seen larger Dino planters online for $45.00!
How was your weekend? Find anything fun?
I hope so…more later….
– Victoria & Kevin
Tourdethrift & SecondWindCabin
I have a fondness for maps as well and have that very same mail holder right here next to my computer at Retro Roadmap HQ. One thing I think is interesting about it is that I assume it wasn’t originally made for the US market, as North America is relegated to the left side, whereas Europe and Africa are smack dab in the middle!
And that dotty trivet totes reminds me of the awesome (and now most likely long-gone) mosaic outside of the Travel Inn in old downtown Las Vegas. I took a few snapshots of it in 2007 and wished I could’ve taken the walls home with me – so cheery! https://flic.kr/p/2oudBS
Fun stuff!
Hi Mod Betty
Thanks for stopping by…I think of you and your awesome site http://retroroadmap.com/
every time I pass by a funky retro place…if you like mosaics you should visit Hinckle’s Pharmacy and restaurant inColumbia. PA. http://www.tourdethrift.com/?s=Columbia%2C+PA my photo doesnt do it justice… the outside of the place is too updated for my tastes but the Mosaic is great and the lunch counter inside is really fun. Also we found a fantastic little Diner in Middletown, PA called Kuppy’s https://www.facebook.com/kuppys.diner – really nice folks, good service, Cash only – and good food.
Victoria
Victoria – So glad you enjoy Retro Roadmap! I love that Columbia area of PA indeed – from the Shoe House to Hinkle’s and if I’m not too stuffed (like that’s ever stopped me) Maple Donuts!
Always heartening to learn that I’m not the only one 🙂
Love the world map container and the yellow teapot. I just changed my kitchen to yellow and turquoise. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jeanne
Thank you so much for checking out our blog, and we appreciate the comment.
I seem to always be drawn to maps and lately bright yellow. Your kitchen sounds cheery and fun!
Victoria