Mother's Day Surprise

It's always a compliment when someone whose work you admire incorporates  your work into theirs. In this case, Shannon Venturini of Anna Bananas contacted me regarding this bag I'd posted on my Facebook page. I know her from being a fellow vendor at Adjectives Market in Altamonte Springs.

Mother's day was approaching and I got the bag out in the mail asap. I had no idea what she was planning to do with it. I thought maybe she'd make a pillow.  A few days later she sent me this photo.

Here is the bag  she was working on still on the workbench. I wanted to share it right away but had to sit on it. I couldn't ruin Mother's Day for a special mom could I? She told me she'd send another photo once the gift was opened.

Here is the photo she sent me today with the framed bag in place on the wall. I love the hinge detail she added. Anna Bananas is known for making stunning furniture made of repurposed salvage wood.

 Everything they make is fantastic. I love this piece. One of these days I want to get something similar.

How's this for a great farmhouse table? The background is perfect isn't it? Anna Bananas is no longer at Adjectives Market due to their new, larger store in Deland, Florida. If you're in the area, check them out. I promise you'll be glad you did. 

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Adjectives Anniversary Party: The Sale Goes On

Adjectives Market is celebrating its first year in business and I had a great time at the open house last night. Jeremy and the rest of the Adjectives team always get it right. They had a jazz band, drinks, food and everything $50 or more was on sale.

Although I've been a vendor there for 10 months, last night was the first time I've been able to attend one of their events. I had a great time visiting with the regular customers, meeting a few new vendors and seeing old friends. Meloni Turk of the Carousel Emporium stopped by and brought me some of the vintage office stamps and a stamp holder I absolutely love. {My secret is out, I hoard old office and business stamps.} I had a great visit with Carol Turner of The Polka Dot Closet and her mom. They are always such a delight to see.

I found a few great deals for myself too. That goose neck floor lamp currently lighting my booth is not for sale {a girl has to make exceptions} and will go home with me when I get the lighting in my booth figured out.  {Thank you Karsen for holding it for me after I texted you saying I had to have it.}  I fell in love with a fantastic bar mat that came home with me via Rebecca's booth and even Mr. Vintage likes it. And of course I got more stamps.

I {for once} was without my camera but if I find any pics of the night's festivities, I'll post a link. Enjoy your Mother's Day weekend. My own mom has passed on but Mr. Vintage and I are going to see my 91 years young mother in law and take her out to lunch. What ever you do, have some fun...

The Fancy Flea is Moving!

Adjectives Market is One Year Old

Adjectives Market is having its first anniversary of opening party on May 10th, 2013. The celebration will kick off Friday night. Shoppers will enjoy the sounds of jazz musicians while being the first to seek out special discounts for the week long sale event. Everything in my booth costing over $50 is on sale including a fablous 7 Up display fixture, a factory cart, a huge antique bread bowl and more. All dealers will have sales of at least 10% off and of course some will be even more.

Directions to the store are posted below.

Adjectives Market is located on 436 in Altamonte Springs, between 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Blvd., at the corner of 436 and Jackson St.  Our address is 1215 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs FL 32701.

From 17-92:  At the intersection of 17-92 and 436, head west (if you’re coming from Longwood/Lake Mary, turn right; from Winter Park, turn left).  Adjectives Market will be on your right after .6 miles.  You can see the red roof of our tower from far away, above the other signs.  Take the first right after Jackson St. into our parking lot.

From I-4:  Take the Altamonte Springs exit, S.R. 436, and head east.  Adjectives Market will be on your left after 2.5 miles – take the first left after you pass Honeybaked Ham, which is Jackson St.  Then just take a left into our parking lot.

Plan to stop in and get the deal of a lifetime. 

Renningers Mount Dora Vintage Garden Show 2013

Boutique booth displays typify Renningers Antique Market's Vintage Garden Show. In it's second year, the show is growing and drawing vendors who've not participated in the monthly fairs or thrice-yearly Extravaganzas.

Show organizer Toni Moody is one of the original vendors at the wildly successful Fancy Flea in Lakeland, Fl. Vendors had to submit photos of their wares for approval so you won't see any cheesy booths at one of her shows.

Instead you'll find great vintage finds with reasonable price tags. I wish I'd scored these vintage taxidermy deer heads. Imagine what you could do with them at Christmas. 

The show is open tomorrow as well as today and admission is free. I'm not sure of the show hours but I think this group of enthusiastic vendors will welcome you when you arrive. I suggest you plan to get there early before vendors booth's are emptied out. If you'd like to see more photos, here's a link to all of the photos I got today.

Kathy Gonzalez of Vintage Finds Magazine got some great shots too.

Gift Set From Villabarnes

A couple of weeks ago, I was the lucky winner of a give-away by the talented artist and antique dealer Rosemary Barnes. I entered never expecting to win and I did. Don't you think her gift set is lovely?

You can follow Rosemary on her blog or check out her Etsy site. I promise you'll always see something inspirational with every visit. I know that I do.

Linking to Chic on a Shoestring 

New Stuff

I came home from the Fancy Flea inspired and got to work.

So, what do you think?

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