LB Flea Market Report - a couple weeks late.

As many of you know - I love attending the Long Beach Flea Market.  I tend to ALWAYS find what I am looking for, or something better.  Well.... the November market was definitely a tad bit different.  It rained all weekend, so the grounds were puddled - and even though the sun was shining - the turn out of vendors and shoppers were pretty low too.  Christine came with me this time also looking for a chandelier.  Anyway - now that I am looking at the pics, there were a few cool things - but it was definitely not a successful trip. 

All I know is hat the December market will be way better!

The jadite tea set were really pretty in person.

This chandelier was stunning in person.  

Christine has these exact pictures in her living room that she got in Palm Springs.
Pretty funny that we saw them at the LB Flea.

This Platner chair was awesome.  Christine and I stared at it for a while, it totally needed a fresh coat  of paint and a seat cushion made.

These were beautiful in person.

This was a gorgeous koi fish pitcher, but the price was way too high. :( 

Dainty powder room accessories

The trusting peacock chair.  

Geodes are so popular right now.  

You can never deny gold vintage bamboo

Talk to the hand cuz.... creepy or cool?

Part of me thinks... 'Wow, These hands are really cool, lets string fun cocktail rings all over them.' And then the other part of me thinks.... 'Wow - those are really, freakin' creepy!!'  They are showing up every where, flea markets, antique malls, and now your Urban Outfitters is supplying.   Its the new trend.

Are we following?

From Warehouse 1133 in Long Beach, CA

Fishs Eddy $4.95

Urban Outfitters $12

These are vintage glove molds that were found at the Long Beach Flea market  a few weeks back.  

Long Beach Flea Market Round Up!

If you read my blog often, you will notice that every month (3rd Sunday) I attend the Long Beach Flea Market. It's my absolute FAVORITE and everytime I go - I find something absolutely amazing.  Honestly - Long Beach in general is just amazing for finding cool home decor.  This time around there was a lot of chinoiserie. 

So... Please come along for the ride and I'll give you a quick tour!

These gold lamps I am actually kind of kicking myself that they didn't come home with me.  They are the chicest things I have ever seen.  Stupid.  I would have found an amazing spot for them.  Oh well.  Each time I go there is always that one thing... These lamps would be "it" for this go round.

Lets go with creepy... BUT creepy in a good way.  They were just expensive.  $50 each.  The dealer said they were antique glove molds.  I was thinking they were hands for Edward Scissorhands. JK.  Would be great for jewelry, or just a weird decorative statement.

I debated on these.  They were $10 for the pair of needlepoint vintage pictures.  I just had no clue where they would go. 

Bar carts are so popular right now.  This one was way cool - but needed a thorough Brasso job.

How sweet is this.  If it were Spring, I'd debate this.  It would be kind of cool to spray paint this a wild color.

Flea markets are great places to find storage and organization stuff.  This was an African dealer selling beaded necklaces and baskets.  These would be great as a magazine holder, a toy basket for the dog stuff, recycling, a whatever you need bin.

A fabulous elephant garden stool.  I already have one, but if I didn't - this would be the one for me!  Love the all white clean look.

A gorgeous pair of accent chairs.  Spindle love.

Loved these.  They would be fantastic really shined up.

Well if you haven't opened up a design magazine in the past 4 years... then this is the obvious staple.  I love bamboo.  Its past trend now - its a classic.  Or has it always?

For the TV buffs - The Gray's Anatomy book.

Fabb.

A coat of paint a custom cushion would do wonders to this chair.

Hope you enjoyed!
Hallie

How to conquer a Vintage/Antique Flea Market

Shop Like a Designer - A new segment

All it takes is a little research and a little bit of patience and you can find the same looks interior designers find for their clients but without the hefty price tag. Keep in mind - many designers find items at antique shows and flea markets across the country for cheap... clean em up a bit and make a profit.

Below is a bamboo/chinoiserie vintage chandelier from the Long Beach Flea Market. $60. (Rewiring will cost you no more than $12 for the kit at Home Depot).

Below is an extemely similar chandelier in a great looking bedroom.... These bamboo chandeliers are quite popular and are a great mid-century vintage find!

Happy Hunting!!!!

Bedroom image via Alkemie

San Francisco Flea Market - Candlestick park

I was in SF this past weekend and had such a wonderful time. On Sunday we went to the Antique Fair at Candlestick park and saw some fantastic things.... Here were some of the highlights: Above: shiney metal chairs. Very different and cool.

The chandelier above is awesome. This would work great in a foyer, dining room, even hanging low over a coffee table.

I fell in love with these romantic chairs. They were in excellent condition and the seat had a gorgeous embroidered tree in the center.

I loved these gold lamps as well. BUT you really need to chuck those heinous lamp shades. Can you imagine a black shade over these?! Sick.

This head went home with Rodney.

This coffee table was great, especially if you need storage space. The hardware was really cool chinois inspired.

There were lamps galore - and the great thing was that there were a ton of pairs of lamps.

Below is a Herman Miller (Eames) chair and it was in amazing condition. The dresser and nightstand in the background also was fantastic. There were several booths at the show set up like living rooms, which made it kinda fun.

One vendor had fantastic rugs. Its very difficult to find rugs with turquoise in it that are bright, vibrant, and in excellent condition. He was asking for $950 for the 8x10 ft. rugs which isn't outrageous when you see the handwork and the vibrant colors. I immediately fell in love!