Bloggers unite at the Raleigh Flea Market..

It was a great day yesterday.
I awoke early with anticipation of meeting non other than Marian of Miss Mustard Seed.
I have followed her blog forever so getting to do what she does best- junking was going to be great.  Let me explain, I have always loved dirty, old, crusty, rusty, peeling painted objects that show potential.  It is hard to find kindred souls who like that - especially women. I have a best friend from Texas who does so I get a fix twice a year when she comes out but otherwise it is a lonely endeavor.
But I was sure we'd meet others with this trip.
So, after me holding up the group as I entered the wrong gate and was at the opposite end- we made introductions then hit the ground running looking for "treasures".

 It's a good thing that Kristen brought her rolling bag as she scored a wonderful old but heavy typewriter. 


Rie was a wonderfully nice person.  I enjoyed talking to her about her house and just life.  She bought this awesome wicker table - for only $50. It will look great with her house. 

 This is when Mekala caught up with us (the lovely one with vibrant red hair).  She had done some shopping before she found us- three huge but wonderful trunks.  She, I found out lives very close to me- Vass and is prior military too.  What a small world. 

Then we all went to SuzAnna's Antiques and the little shops with them.  We took a group photo - well some did.  So, I am borrowing Marian's. 

I enjoyed meeting all of these ladies.  And I hope we can get together and do it some more.  We all need to hit Clines and Gibson Mills together. 
From left to right:
My Mom- Carol, Rie, Marian, me, Fiquet, Kristen and Brittany.  Some girls had to leave early : Holly, Kim, Esther and Mekela. 

It was a great day.  Hope to do it again soon.

tammy

8 comments:

  1. WOW it looks like it would have been some great shopping!
    What a fun way to meet up with bloggers.
    Amy

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  2. That is so fun! I think I'm in need of an antique shopping fix too!

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  3. Tracy, I'm so sorry we didn't get to truly meet and talk ;-(. I do hope we run into each other again soon!

    Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

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  4. It was so fun! Can't wait to do it again sometime. It was so nice meeting you in "real life"!

    Rie

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  5. Hi, Just found your blog through Miss Mustard Seed. I am local to Raleigh and just loved reading about your adventures in shopping and wishing I could have meet you all. Can't wait to see more of your projects by following your blog!

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  6. I am a new follower thanks to Kristen, Sophia's! Looks like soooo much fun!!!
    Hollie

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  7. Yay! I see my best junkin' friend (Hollie) from Spokane, WA found you. She and her partner, Jennifer, put on two great antique shows a year up in the Northwest.

    I think I'm still pinching myself over Saturday...

    Kristen

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  8. Hey Tammy,
    I really enjoyed meeting you on our outing to the flea market Saturday. I had such a nice time, just hated I had to leave early and miss the rest of the adventure. I looked at pics of Cline's, looks like a treasure hunt to me :D Hope to see you again sometime. Kim

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