I was saving the pictures I took at the Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market in Duchess County, NY, for a special post, and here they are.
It rained a bit while we drove up there and it was hot and muggy, but we were lucky during the two hours we were there.
Oh, all the treasures we saw!
Don could make these out of recycled fences. Great upcycling idea.
The Stormville Airport Flea Market is huge and has about 500 vendors and a dedicated area for vintage and antique vendors, so that’s where I parked close to.
It didn’t take long for me to find some vintage bottles and mason jars, and I bought a box full of them and dropped them off at the car so I didn’t have to lug them around.
Then it was time for some lemonade.
My little partner in crime.
“Look Mama, Little Bear has one of these!”
This is my favorite photo of the day. L really liked this chair, which surprised me because he usually feels that anything old and vintage is too “fancy.” An L-shaped chair for L :)
Another treasure I bought: this vintage enamel bucket. I’m saving the reveal of the other things I scored for my next “Thrifty & Vintage Finds” link party. There is still time to link up for a chance to get featured!
Have you ever visited a flea market? What kind of items do you look for when you visit a flea market?
Brenda Ruiz says
September 18, 2013 at 9:13 PMHouston has Traders Village which is a huge weekly flea market filled with everything to vintage/antiques, personal garage sales and even businesses! We love taking the kids, we always find something we can’t live without!
Anne @ Family Base Camp says
September 17, 2013 at 7:34 PMLooks like you and L had a day of fun! We have a “swap meet” nearby that really isn’t a swap meet as it is mostly vendors selling new products. I don’t know of any flea markets either but from your pictures it looks like I need one here so I can go check it out. :)
Samantha McDonald says
September 17, 2013 at 4:30 PMI do enjoy visiting flea markets, not so much for the vintage finds, but more for what I can re-use or upcycle. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I love the brightly colored mugs. :)
Ashley Leona says
September 17, 2013 at 2:14 PMI absolutely love visiting flea markets and going antique shopping! Frames and pretty plates/kitchenware are my favorite things to find.
Mrs. Waste Not says
September 15, 2013 at 3:44 PMBeautiful pictures! I love seeing what others find while thrifting! I like the L-shape chair a lot also.
Sara says
September 15, 2013 at 2:29 PMWhat a cool flea market. When I do flea markets or antique stores I never go in with a purchase in mind. I always browse and hope to get surprised by some unique treasure.
Amanda @ My Show says
September 14, 2013 at 8:02 PMI love a good flea market, you never know what you’ll find!
Brian Rodriguez says
September 14, 2013 at 5:52 PMWow, great finds. And nice pictures as well. Love the post.
Areeba says
September 14, 2013 at 1:03 PMOh I never been to a flea market! But this place looks awesome! All the wooden items got my attention! Hahah vintage is really fancy!
Kyisha Long says
September 12, 2013 at 3:13 PMThis has inspired me to do more thrift shopping. I always like a bargain and usually you can never go wrong with thrifting.
Iris says
September 12, 2013 at 10:31 AMI have had this flea on my to do list! I love Dutchess County and its not a bad drive from NY. We live in Staten Island so its a nice drive up the Taconic! thanks for a peek at the treasures, looks like a really fun day. Not sure my 3 year old agrees.
Noor Unnahar says
September 12, 2013 at 7:37 AMVintage markets always get me SO excited . And it all looks so much fun!
MammaNene says
September 12, 2013 at 2:53 AMThe only flea market I’ve seen was the one in Amsterdam, where there were a lot of clothes too (I’m really obsessed from Refashion, I have a group board on Pinterest too!!); here in Italy there are some in the big cities, like Turin. I live in a little village between the mountains and sadly there are any.
MammaNene @ SergerPepper
Dagmar Bleasdale says
September 13, 2013 at 12:28 AMSounds so idyllic where you live! Making my way to your blog, now I can’t wait to take a look!
MammaNene says
September 13, 2013 at 5:46 AMYes, idyllic… or boring LOL
Thanks for your visit Dagmar!
MammaNene @ SergerPepper
Salma says
September 11, 2013 at 11:39 PMI used to love visiting flea markets as a child in Toronto! Unfortunately, flea markets aren’t a big thing here in Vancouver. I miss it. I really enjoyed looking at all your great finds.
Andrea says
September 11, 2013 at 11:21 PMI never go to flea markets (I’m sure that statement makes you cringe)! I guess it’s because I’m not so good at looking at something and seeing the possibility it has. I envy people like you who can take something old and recycle it into something even better!
Megan Poletti says
September 11, 2013 at 7:57 PMI never have much luck at flea markets, but that one looks amazing! I tend to find most of my thrifty finds at secondhand stores. I will be participating in your link up for sure! Thanks for sharing the cool photos!
Jill says
September 11, 2013 at 7:21 PMI’m a frugal person and love to upcycle anything! I upcycled rain gutters this spring and turned them into lots of planter for gardening. Thanks for sharing! Looks like your family had a blast! I really enjoyed the corner shelves made out of the old privacy fence!
Vetryna says
September 10, 2013 at 9:38 AMNice article, thank you for the many ideas and the beautiful pictures!
Nina