I met up with a friend yesterday and we took Calvin with us to the Kane County Flea Market. It was kind of a bust shopping-wise, but the company was great, and there were plenty of cute things that I snapped photos of to share!
Hello, adorable old radios.
I liked the leather tufting on these, but not the arms and legs. Too simple.
Darling old sink, though I think the flowers had a lot to do with its charm (if not its practicality). Also, a papier-mâché lady! I liked her.
These always look so amazing when grouped together, but when you only take one home, it’s a disappointment.
I do kind of wish I’d picked up this set of dinnerware. I could have added it to the kids’ play kitchen and replaced the mish-mash they have going on now, but that’s me imposing my taste on them. They’re perfectly happy with their assortment.
Doing my thing. “Baby in one hand, camera in the other.”
Diminutive camping furniture. I have no use for it, but I liked it.
I think I’m over mid-century dressers. Antique dressers have more interesting details and shapes.
This whole work table was nice, but the best part of it was the clamp. And aren’t those old circus drums fantastic? They looked more suited to display than play though.
Baskets, basket, baskets.
I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, and I didn’t find anything there that I absolutely had to have. Still a good way to spend the day though!
Corrin
July 6, 2015 at 4:47 pmOh my gosh, I haven’t thought of that place in years. I remember going a few times with my grandpa, who was a first class junk collector.
Alyssa
July 6, 2015 at 5:18 pmI love places like this! I hardly ever buy anything but I always have a blast looking around!
http://www.sweetlytattered.com
Maria
July 6, 2015 at 7:56 pmBy the way, the papier mache lady is a traditional Mexican doll.
Alana
July 6, 2015 at 7:56 pmWhat a gorgeous day, too. Lots of fun eye candy!
Laura
July 6, 2015 at 10:57 pmI find mid-century boring, yes.
Amy
July 7, 2015 at 6:52 amLove love love this post!! Absolutely love every single photo.
I don’t live near any cool flea markets and it kills me.
http://www.lifewithleroy.blogspot.com
Norma
July 7, 2015 at 7:14 amThe yellow lockers!
Laura @ RatherSquare.com
July 7, 2015 at 9:02 amWe went during opening weekend back in the spring. Didn’t find much (and no outside vendors) but I think that’s because it was late in the day and some sellers were already packing up. Definitely planning on going again before summer is over – looks like you saw a lot of fun pieces!
kate
July 7, 2015 at 11:48 amWow! That is an amazing market. The ones around me are hit and miss with perhaps one gem among a lot of crap. haha. I love the items you chose to showcase.
Kait
July 7, 2015 at 12:03 pmI looooove those radios! I totally have a picnic set like that one too. Great finds!
Laura
July 7, 2015 at 2:24 pmI love the Kane County Flea Market! I went with a friend as a Mother’s Day treat and picked up two mirrors (which are exceptionally heavy to carry back to the car), but both were $10 and one was perfect for the spot we wanted: http://bit.ly/parlormirror
Going on Sunday will always lend you to more deals than on Saturday, in my experience.
Melissa (Lumber Loves Lace)
July 7, 2015 at 4:34 pmKane County is one of my favorite flea markets in the area :)
julia-tagandtibby
July 7, 2015 at 5:21 pmthose lockers! and leather chairs! I miss vintage in the midwest. thanks for the inspiration!
haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine
July 8, 2015 at 7:59 amFound your blog through the Lively Show! Absolutely love it!
Katy
July 8, 2015 at 10:20 amI love buying second hand things- I get amazing deals that way. Plus most furniture now is just not build like it used to be. Amen to antique dressers- I just bought an antique table and I’m trying to decide if I dare paint the wood.
http://www.alittledailyhappiness.com/to-paint-or-not-to-paint/
mindi
July 13, 2015 at 12:17 amI have been so bummed by the Kane County Flea the past few years- what happened to picking through boxes of unwrapped glasses to find that perfect funky juice glass? Or the guy who would shout, “Everything’s a buck, and it’s all JUNK!” The last three times I’ve gone (I know. Three. Shame on me, right?) it’s been mostly “shabby chic” stuff and knock-off Louis Vuittons. Le sigh.
That said, I am a little inspired by your recent visit and may have to go in August!
Amanda
July 22, 2015 at 4:35 pmOMG!!! I love your blog! I found it due to a link in the comments on Emily Henderson’s blog! Fantastic content, Nicole!!! I just so happen to be a vendor at the Kane County flea market. I’m the headband lady in the Dairy barn. Come by and say hellO! Now I will be on the lookout for you! I’m an everyday reader now, thanks!!! ;)