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The Fancy Flea

4/30/2012

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​In just a few short years, Lori Powell of Lakeland, Florida has built one of the best flea markets in
the country.  Held twice yearly, The Fancy Flea, includes some of the most talented vendors from Florida.

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​They sell everything from antiques, furniture, vintage clothing, jewelry, art, and more!  The April 2012 show was the largest to date, with over 200 vendors.  Vendor’s arrived in the wee hours of the morning with trucks loaded with their latest finds and best creations.  They quickly unloaded filling up several streets in the historic district.  As the sun rose tents made of lace, burlap and vintage fabric lined the
streets.  Each one resembling a beautifully decorated boutique.
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Customers arrived early, some returning looking
for their favorite vendor.  Others were first timers
to the market looking to find something special.  No
matter their styles there was something for everyone.  Great buys on furniture, home décor, jewelry, clothes and art were found around every corner.
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We love these chairs! Turned legs and recovered in fresh white fabric, SO ROMANTIC!
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This beautiful chair, was actually a matching set.  The fabric was so vibrant and the gold trim...glamorous!
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Vintage Soul 1020 New York Avenue Saint Cloud, Fl 34769 407-791-9847
The Vintage Soul’s booth, was a favorite by many at the market.  The owner, Debbie Mangual,
brings a romantic feel to her booth with a lace covered tent, fresh flowers, vintage clothes
and custom linens.
​Outdoor furniture was available in every style imaginable.  Old benches with white chippy paint, iron tables and chairs planted with gorgeous flowers all at affordable prices.
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Karen and Kathy of Chic & Shabby started the day with two booths filled with furniture and home décor. Customers loved their style and great prices.
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Robyn Story Designs - Something For Everyone! Custom Floral Designs ~ Retailer of Annie Sloan Paints
Art ~ Full Design Service ~ Fashion Accessories and Everything Unique Furniture, Fabulous Home Decor and Accessories
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​Sign up for an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop at ROBYN STORY DESIGNS  813-931-9307
www.robynstorydesigns.com

Custom jewelry

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​​Several artists showcased their exquisite creations.
They brought an assortment of jewelry made from new, re-purposed and vintage items.
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Karen Hillman of Ancient Queen Designs.
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Lori of Cracked Up Jewelry having a look at the first issue of Vintage Finds Magazine.
www.CrackedUpJewelry.com
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The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market is held twice yearly in Lakeland, Florida. If your from out of town and want to visit the market there are many affordable hotels in the area. Vintage Finds stayed at The Avenue Hotel Lakeland on Florida Avenue while visiting.  Get the latest news on The Fancy Flea at
http://fancyfleamarket.typepad.com  101 N. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801.  863-712-3278
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An artful journey with geanie finley

4/25/2012

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Life is such an adventure is it not? I cannot begin to think what it would be like without these artful journeys. I live in Brandon, Florida a recent transplant from Polk County after divorcing a couple of years ago. Wow what a difference over this way. I am a mother of four boys, the last one left at home and I have two wonderful grand babies. I have always been an artist and yes it took me a very long time to call myself that. In one form or the other being creative has always had a part in my life. I guess more of an escape in the roller coaster of life at times.

At one low point I had visited my mother whom I had not seen in many years and she had this sewing machine that she introduced me to.  True love it was and has been from that moment on. Fast forward a few years and one day I was in the book store and came across a book about soldering....second child was born. That was five years ago and since that point I have searched to find a way to "marry" those two loves. I recently went to Virginia to visit my mom and the two of us were looking for something to play with. I asked her if she happened to have any old slips. To some this may be odd but my mom has always had a passion for collecting things. Her eyes lit up and back into her bedroom we went. As I sat on the edge of her bed she bent down and the only way I can describe it is she was like a magician pulling the never ending scarves out of the hat. She kept finding them and finding them and before it was all over the whole bed had a mound of slips. We went to the store and bought dye and at that moment the I flew home with a suitcase full of vintage slips and went to work. Once I finished the first "saloon slip" as I like to call them I decided to contact my friend Lori McGee who is a mixed media artist and have her create some original artwork so that I Could bring my slips to life with one of kind pieces of jewelry. I guess you would say the rest is history. Here I am now with this wonderful focus and an unstoppable passion.  All of my items are one of a kind. They are made from cast offs. Clothing that I have taken apart, hand dyed and up-cycled as well as bits and pieces of broken jewelry and other objects cast aside long ago.
​I am currently sketching out my fall line which will include boot jewelry, vintage belts with the most amazing belt buckles and a line of saloon pants and coverlets for my slip dresses so they can be worn in the cooler weather. I am so excited to announce my line of wares will be available for sale in the near future at Glitz & Glam Emporium, Oh Whatever, and my blog as well http://www.bellejuju.blogspot.com. I do so hope to be part of the Fancy Flea crowd in the fall with my own booth….See you then!
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Geanie Finley, "Fair Belle Maidens"  geaniefinley@aol.com  813-481-1234
Wholesale inquiries welcome.
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Ideas for the vintage porch

4/20/2012

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It's time to get ready for Spring.  Let's start with a few ideas for the front porch.
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1. Create a backdrop or focal point with weathered fences, bamboo or an old door.
2. An old window is repurposed to a shelf.  Perfect for small plants.
3. Mix textures, rod iron, chippy painted items, rusty metal and feathery plants make for an eclectic look.
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​4. Galvanized buckets make great planters.
5.  Add vintage birdhouses in vibrant colors for a bit of fun.
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Changing a few items to reflect the different seasons doesn't have to be expensive.  Visit thrift stores, flea markets and shop garage sales to find your items.  The possibilities are endless.  
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  • HOME
  • Our Favorite Shops and Markets
    • NORTH FLORIDA >
      • The Other Side Vintage
      • American Vintage Markets
      • Madison Antiques Market & Interiors
      • Hardwood and Honey
      • The Old Farmhouse
    • EAST COAST >
      • Diamond in the Rust Vintage Market
      • Marketplace at Rivertown
      • Dusty Rose Antique Mall
      • Titusville Antique Mall
      • Parrots Cove Mall
      • Indian River Antique Mall
      • Betty's Antiques
      • Dramatiques
      • The Shabby Loft
      • Wildwood Antique Mall
      • Stuart Antique Vintage Art Show
      • Ruffles & Overalls
      • West Palm Beach Antiques Festival
      • The Fine Lion Antiques
    • NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA >
      • Historic Palatka
      • Olde Inverness Antiques
      • Loreane's Antiques and Treasures
      • Mossy Oaks Antique Mall
      • Aunt Barbee's Attic
      • Diggers Antique Mall
      • Ole Cracker House Antiques
      • Wildings Antiques & Collectibles
      • Two Sisters Vintage
      • Magnolia Junkin Market
      • Wildwood Antique Mall of Wildwood
      • Main Street Antiques & Paradise Orchids
      • Traditions Antique Mall
      • Wildwood Antique Mall of Eustis
      • Through the Years Vintage Market
      • Renninger's Antique Center >
        • Vintage Junkie
      • The Florida Native
    • CENTRAL FLORIDA >
      • The Old Red Barn
      • Wirewood Market
      • The Coop Antiques
      • Apple Core Antiques
      • Central Avenue Antiques
      • Sister's Junktiques
      • Southern Comfort Antiques
      • Bless this Mess
      • The Southern Gentlemen
      • Vintage Warehouse Lakeland
      • Lakeland Antique Mall
      • Dixieland Relics
      • Mercantile at Babson Park
      • The Chippy Barn & Poppies DIY Studio
      • Arcadia Antique Fair
      • Fancy Flea >
        • Fancy Flea Lakeland
        • Fancy Flea Plant City
        • Fancy Flea Bartow
        • Fancy Flea Brooksville
        • Fancy Flea Dade City
    • TAMPA BAY & WEST COAST >
      • Mustard Seed Primitives
      • Two Ole Hens
      • Two Ole Hens Too
      • Robert and Mollybees
      • Rust to Roses
      • Paradise Vintage Market
      • Vintage Chix
      • Antique Marketplace at Bay Area Auction
      • Blessed and Distressed
      • The Cat's Meow
      • Vintage Market Days of South Gulf Coast
      • Collectors Consortium
      • Malus
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