I spent today at the flea market and found the best booth ever. This sweet old lady had bought the entire contents of a 1950s lingere factory and had rows and rows of FABULOUS lace, ribbon, and trim and was selling it all dirt cheap! I'm talking 10yds for $1 here people!!!!!!!!! And all in super yummy Spring colors like coral, aqua, lemon yellow, Kelly green...drool:)
Check out my new stash:
A few of my faves:
Now if I can only figure out how to store 200 yards of lace (preferably before the hubby sees it)!! Any suggestions?
Vintage Valentines are some of my favorite things to buy:
And I'm super excited about my new treasure toy trove:
OMG, you really scored with those laces! Where is this flea market? Can't wait to see what you do with it all.
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What nice finds! Is it local? If so, where is it please?
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OK, I will share my secret sources, but only with you guys ;) The flea market is Buchanan's (http://www.buchananmarkets.com/), which is held once a month in Dallas. All of the lace and Valnetines and some of the toys came from there. Some of the toys came from a fabulous little shop called Through the Keyhole, which is in Dallas at the corner of Preston and Forest. Susan, we should get together with Tracy and organize a field trip for the May flea market!
ReplyDeletewow oh wow! You're right - I need to go next time. This woman could be my "drug" supplier :)
ReplyDeletelove your little toys - they would be great in some altered projects. Now I need some of those, too!
I should have asked - did you go to the Buchanan's at Fair Park or Market Hall? Next month's is at Market Hall - will the lace lady be there?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great price, worth having to find a hiding place!
ReplyDeleteErica, it was at Fair Park this month. I think it's at Market Hall next month. The lace lady told me she would be there. I'll be really upset if she's not...I need my fix :)
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