There were some good shopping opportunities this weekend and almost no time to take them in, which left the question, "How fast can I shop?"
On Saturday, Williamston Antique Market had their annual Summer Sale & Outdoor Market. My shopping buddy Bargain Hunter couldn't go with me and I had so much to do I didn't think I'd get away. I was so surprised (and happy) when Mr. KV volunteered to go with me! We had a fun time on the short outing, sandwiched in between household chores and errands.
The weather was beautiful -- sunny and 70s and there were more vendors outside than there had been in past years.
I didn't buy a lot, but got some good stuff. Everything inside the mall was 20% off, too, but all of my bargains came from the outside.
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| Hoenig of California covered pumpkin dish |
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| Barkcloth covered sewing box |
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| Paper advertising fans -- including some unusual ones (Iwo Jima, Mahalia Jackson and Will Rogers) |
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| These western themed tin trays are so cool! |
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| An army of birthday angels... |
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| These are for me...Commodore Christmas candleholders with unused candles in the original box and all in mint condition! |
On Sunday, Mr. KV and I were going to watch little Gracie overnight so our son and daughter-in-law could get away for their anniversary. Before she came, though, I wanted to go to Mega Mall's Flea Market -- Bargain Hunter's talked about it a lot and I've never been. So I went for a quick trip there with Bargain Hunter and she agreed to speed-shop so that I could get back for Little Miss G.
The flea market filled Mega Mall's parking lot, but was less vintage and more 'tube socks' than I expected. There were lots of booths that were easy to skip because you could tell at a glance that there was nothing in them that was more than 2 years old or that wasn't made in China. Regardless, I found a couple of things (don't I always?)!
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| This TV lamp was so dirty and 'unloved' -- the owner said she was tired of looking at it. Her loss is my gain... |
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| Here it is after a good cleaning |
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| ...and lit up |
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| I thought these were fun -- Judy Jewelette sets. They were a mid-century version of the Bedazzler, complete with 'rubies, diamonds, emeralds and pearls' |
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| An extra-large -- 10 cup -- Pyrex stovetop percolator, complete with insides |
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| I think this dark green and chartreuse plastic pitcher is pretty cool |
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| This is the star of the day -- a mid-century wood and woodgrained formica drinks cart -- rolling bar. I'm trying to figure out a way to ship it so I can list it on Etsy |
We were only gone a little over 3 hours and that included 1-1/2 hours drive time! That was some serious speed shopping!
