Day 290 is a tree pin

I bought this weird little tree pin at a flea market, surprise surprise. I feel like it jazzes up my jacket a bit. Maybe I'll chop down a few branches and make one from scratch!

Day 260 will have another round

There was a flea market today at a local Quaker meetinghouse. It happens twice a year and is my absolute favorite flea market. As you've probably gathered from previous posts, I like weird and old things. When I saw this quirky little item I could barely contain my excitement. The handle on the upper right corner rings the "bar bell" "for another round." After looking closer, I noticed the wooden bottle on the upper left corner can be removed and used as a bottle opener. It's one of my more recent favorite finds. Now I feel inspired to set up an adorable bar area. Or at least have a beer.

Day 253, meet Mayor McCheese

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's flea market time again! I've begun to acquire lots of weird glassware, primarily cups. I was thrilled to find this wonderful Mayor McCheese one for $1. It goes well with the ones I have from McVote '86 and The Great Muppet Caper. The stranger the better!

Day 228 is cute as a button

Those of you who know me well know that I love buttons. I bought these a flea market. For $1, I filled a little bag with these precious little buttons. In the past I've sewn them onto sweaters and gloves. No plans for where to add them next - I'll just have to wait until inspiration hits!

Day 169 isn't very interesting

I bought this at a flea market this morning. It looks like a cute mini wallet, but it's actually a key holder. Fun story, huh? What can I say - I think I'm getting photographer's block.

Day 127 likes weird stuff

This afternoon several local churches, libraries etc. were having flea markets. I, of course, went to all of them. I love finding one-of-a-kind things. Like this weird little pin. It's clearly handmade and sporting a rhinoceros. A rhinoceros. I can't imagine a situation where I'll wear it, but I had to have it.

Day 120 goes to a flea market in 1970

Going to a flea market is one of my absolute favorite activities. The one I went to this afternoon started selling bags to fill with as much stuff as you could fit in for $2! I love finding an item that seems as though it were made for me. Amongst today's buys: scenic desert stationary, a book published in 1962 called "Society Nurse," and a colorful braided leather belt. I saw this little mirror on a stand and when I turned it over I was surprised to see a calender from September 1970. This is a perfect gift for the person who wants to check the date. In 1970.