Thursday, June 9, 2011

Market Report



Memorial Day weekend was the season opener
for the Randolph Street Vintage 
and Antique Market in Chicago
that I blogged about, remember?

(My son graduated from high school on Saturday 
 so I have been missing from Blogland lately 
and meant to post this earlier but didn't get a chance!)



Anyway.... there were so many great vendors.
What a great shopping day!


This vendor is one of my favorites!


It was a gray misty day but that didn't
stop Jenn (my antique shop business partner)
and me from from shopping like crazy.



Funky fun vintage stuff from a city seller with a great eye.



There were vendors from many states.
 We went to an early bird Chicagoland
blogger's party and were there
two hours before the gates opened so we
could shop with the dealers as they were
unpacking--- nothing better than that.


Had to show a shot of Lisa's booth, her blog is The Frenchman's Wife.... go see her here.




The theme for the month was GARDEN!



He should've come home with me...too pricey though.








Handsome fellow.

Great accessories for lake beach cottages....

My friend wants a drug sign for her bar area.


Bust was inscribed "Shakespaniel"

Talented local musicians performed all day.

A shot of our sweet friend Brett's booth... he's from Indiana.



These cute couples were sharing a handsome cab ride with champagne & cheese. The weather didn't dampen their moods!






A pink GE stove --- mint condition!


I wanted this travel sticker covered suitcase coffee table!



Jenn and I had to stop...no room left in the cars.

With two SUV's stuffed to the gills,
we were thrilled with our purchases
and had to rent a truck to deliver the
larger items that wouldn't fit!



A very good day for bargain hunting.
Too much fun.

 A special thanks to Sally, the Randolph Street Market's founder and director.
She hosted the local blogger champagne breakfast party.
.
Thanks Sally, so great meeting you!



Try to shop this market 
the next time you get to the windy city.
You'll love it.












Sunday, June 5, 2011

Collector's Series Feature




Do you know 
about my friend Sarah's blog
UpscaleDownhome?


Sarah is a fantastic and extremely talented designer 
of window treatments and and accessories 
to embellish your windows.







She has a blog and an online business website, 
as well as a shop on Etsy. Check out her
Infinity window treatments that allow you
to customize your panels to fit your mood
or the latest trends in fabrics.

Visit her at the links below:


On Sarah's blog....
she hosts a column

in which she features different
blogger's collections. 








She was kind enough to show 
one of my collections
of antique and vintage boxes.
(Thanks Sarah!)
You can see this post HERE.







Please visit Sarah and think of her 
the next time you need custom or ready-made
professionally fabulous drapery for your home!

Follow her blog to learn
about other blogger's and their
collections too.