Girlfriends and Flea Markets

I spent Saturday doing all the things I love most.  My best friend and fellow Kowgirl, Pam, and I met up early (emphasis mine) Saturday morning and headed off to the local flea market, on the prowl for vintage treasures.  Sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug.  This time we got to be the windshield. Fabulous vintage goodies were practically calling out to us and jumping into our outstretched arms.  We had barely made it half way through the place when we had to make a trip to the car, unload our booty and  then head back for more.  My  biceps are seriously sore today from hauling around our accumulated  loot - which might be a not-so-gentle reminder that I ought to resume some form of exercise besides typing at the computer and letting the cat in.
Anyhoo, it just so happened that  there was a holiday bake and craft sale being held at the church across the parking lot so we headed there next.  We were like kids in a candy store and had high hopes of finding lots more good stuff.  Alas, it wasn't meant to be.  It seems the dear ladies working the boutique were not charmed with the fact that we had Pam's sister's border collie with us.  At first they just eyeballed us and whispered to each other ( which was disconcerting enough) but then they got flat intolerant and even slightly surly when Sadie jumped on a lady sitting at a table and eating a hot dog.  We were asked to leave but not before I bought two pulled pork sandwiches, two diet Dr. Peppers and two really cute wall sconces for my foyer.
We got outside, found a little table, shared our pulled pork sandwiches with Sadie and reveled in the good fortune of our newly aquired treasures and bargains.  We laughed, shopped, ate and agreed.....we've been kicked outta better places.

I am thrilled with this old barometer  with zodiac signs on it I have a 1960s starburst zodiac clock that would be a perfect mate to it, which is listed on Kowgirl Kitsch at Etsy.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/57138945/vintage-mid-century-star-burst-electric

 

Some of my loot;  a 1959 Farm Journal cookbook, church key can opener, Jim Beam Florida souvenir decanter, vintage Log Cabin syrup dispenser, 1960s goose-neck desk lamp and a vintage  brass filigree hairspray can cover. 

I absolutely love, love, love this hand crocheted table cloth and may not be able to part with it.  That's what is so awesome about shopping for Etsy inventory; inevitably I find a treasure.... or two...or three to keep for myself.

#2 for me.

#3... mine too.

Ok, I'll stop.  But oh how I adore old Christmas ornaments.

The perfect day ended on a perfect note as we headed out to Pam's place.  I'm always inspired by Pam's creative and quirky decorating.  Take a look at why I love her home.

Some of Pam's antique collection spills out on to her deck and is displayed in this fabulous distressed bookcase.

I think this bench was made from old bed pieces.  So creative.

The birdcage is listed on Kowgirl Kitsch at Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/61183756/vintage-shabby-chic-white-birdcage-by 

Quirky.

I met Oscar for the first time. He's overly needy but handsome.

Pam's potting bench made from an old porch swing.  I told you... she's creative.

I covet her tool shed and how she's made is so incredibly cute.

It just gets better...

and better.

This is Mr. Jackalope in Pam's office.  Mr. Jackalope has made guest appearances on Kowgirl Kitsch.  He's very popular.

Another shot of this great outdoor display area.

The coolest vintage Bohemian earrings Pam bought for me at the flea market. Did I mention that she's my BFF?  (photo by my biggest supporter and husband who is also a great treasure hunting partner)