What better way to spend a glorious Sunday morning than at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market!
John was kind enough to accompany me on yesterday's early morning jaunt to New Milford, Connecticut, about 40 miles from Rowayton. We left at 6 a.m. for the drive north so we'd be there when the gates open at seven. Being a morning person, I prefer to arrive early before it gets crowded.
There were all sorts of interesting items. This unusual Hooiser cabinet particularly caught my eye. I just love old Hoosiers like this one, but I used restraint since I already have a beautiful oak one at home. But if I still had my shop, it would have been another story!
I only bought "smalls" that would fit in my green vintage shopping basket making the trek up and down the many aisles a lot easier. Here's what came home with me . . .
Great stuff! Little by little, I'll be listing these finds on Etsy and Kitsch Encounter, the T-Cozy's sister blog.
It was such a fun morning at the flea market. It took us just about two hours to walk the entire field and we were home by 10 a.m. Our kids weren't even up yet and the beautiful day was still young.
Susan
OMG!! That Hoosier is fab!! Your small treasures are just great!
Hugs,Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | June 01, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Lucky! As much as I love where I live, we don't have a single flea market anywhere close by. I have to drive to DC for the Big Flea when I can. What a perfectly lovely morning too. xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | June 01, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Boy that does look like fun! Love the flower pots!
Posted by: Kim G. | June 01, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Oh, you found some great things! Love all the scottie stuff, and the McCoy pots, and that metal picnic basket. Looks like you had a beautiful day!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | June 02, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Funny, we both spent a day this weekend at flea markets. I will have to take a picture of my red shopping cart for you. I really like your green one though. You found some wonderful vintage goodness there.
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | June 02, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Thanks for sharing your treasures! I haven't been around for a bit, and when I looked back there was a party. How fun!
Posted by: Mom Wald's Place | June 02, 2009 at 02:44 PM
I'm jealous that you live so close! I'm hoping to make it over some time later this summer. In my case that involves staying overnight but I'm sure there's lots more to do in the area :)
Posted by: janet | June 02, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Hi Susan,
There is nothing like a New England flea market. All the very best finds there. I miss my Maine flea markets and vintage shops.
That hoosier was great! You did very well. Can't wait to see some of the items in your etsy etc.
Posted by: colette | June 02, 2009 at 11:09 PM
This is a lovely flea market. We don't get these at all around the area I live in :( I can only occasionally get some worthy thrifted things at the second hand stores... Thanks for dropping by!
Posted by: Olga | June 07, 2009 at 12:26 PM