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I almost passed on this chest this morning. It's big and heavy and I didn't have Frank (the Focus wagon), instead opting to take the Girlfriend's GTI Rabbit named "Jack". I wasn't keen on man handling this into the back of Jack all by my lonesome...but in the end, I got it done.
A sizable hole opened up in my booth a couple of weeks ago and up until this weekend I've been unable to fill it. But, as we all know...when it rains - it pours! And rain & pour it did today while unloading Frank!
Technically, The Time Machine Antique Mall in St. Peters won't have it's grand opening until September 1st, but they are open to the public already and there are a number of vendors up and vending already...including yours truly! I rented a spot Sunday morning and managed to get some select pieces in there Sunday afternoon.
We spent our morning Saturday over at the Belleville Flea Market...but other than the powdered sugar from the funnel cake, I came home empty handed. Where I DID find some cool stuff was the Litchfield Il. antique and flea market the previous weekend!
We picked up this fantastic piece of lighting over the weekend at an estate sale that the Girlfriend had been made aware of through a friend. She actually spotted it first, but that's only because she went through the front door first.
We went to an all "Mid-Century" auction quite a while back wherein I purchased a few select items, all wanting for a bit of love. This pair of teak danish modern nesting tables was one of just a few lots that went cheap enough for me to bring home, but they were a mess.
It's pretty amazing that a Vintage 1978 kids bike is even still around much less still functional, but (except for a blown rear tire and tube) this one is probably ready for another 37 long years of service!
I bought this sad little pair of Lane end tables at the Mid Century combined estate auction early this spring for a song. Kinda got what I paid for though. I figured they were priced about right to mess with learning proper sanding, staining and finishing work on. Huh, turns out I was right!
You like me? Always finding plastic bags with stuff wrapped in newspaper in 'em? It's the curse of the avid thriftbreaker. "Thriftbreak"? you ask? Yeah, it's apparently a hashtag used on twitter by those of us who scour the thrifts, fleas, estate sales and antique malls to show off or call for help in IDing items.
I LOVE flea markets. I mean LOVE THEM! Alas, it is an unreciprocated love at best. Sometimes the relationship feels downright hostile! This weekend for example...
It's not a real LeCorbusier LC4, of course. I'm not that lucky...and if it was the real deal I wouldn't be parting with it! Still, it's got style for miles and is so so comfy. Don't believe? Drop by the Antique Mall Of Creve Coeur and try it out!
Disney, the Fifties, Tiki...it all comes together in these fabulous frosted glass mugs. Oddly enough, they also sport the theater comedy and tragedy faces in Tiki guise. Having never been to the Polynesian Village I cannot say that the faces don't have anything to do with Tiki, but I still find it questionable.
Is that a Maison Jansen rocking chair? Why yes it is! And it's been freshly re-upholstered in black suede. Black and chrome...classic! Stop by and take it for a spin...or...rock, or whatever.
Yeah, after a couple of weeks off (believe me...there is NOTHING vintage modern to talk about on St. Thomas Island) it has been tough getting back on the horse. That and Flickr has messed with it's interface again, making it tougher to post from a phone.