Take Two....Let's try this again

Gotta say.....I'm a little overhelmed with all the technology that surrounds us each day! I sooo want to be a blogger! When I was a teenager I faithfully wrote secret entries into my diary each and every day, only to be discovered and "blabbed" by my little brother Joe.

Last year I failed miserably at starting a blog. It's a new year and a "older" new me. I'm going to try this one more time!

I recently returned from an amazing trip to Texas to rummage the fields of Warrenton and waltz dreamily through the tents of the Marburger Antique Fair. My 5th trip....I never get tired of seeing the creativity that abounds in the "vintage" community! That's what we are, a community! I had the honor and priviledge to meet Sue Whitney, of Junk Market Magazine!! Holy Cow!!! What an AMAZING lady!! If you get a chance, make the trek down to Texas in the spring or fall, you won't be disappointed!

With all the snow I have had time to play with some of my new "goodies" from
the shop, Chartreuse and co, in Buckeystown, MD. The offerings are a mixture
of traditional, industrial and modern vintage. If it's old and cool, it'll be at
Chartreuse. I started Flea Market Chicks about 5 yrs. ago as a way to justify
my "junking" expeditions. Little did I know that I would end up with
my dream job. Shopping the world over looking for one-of-a-kind vintage
treasures to share.

I have the privilege of belonging to a delightful group of creative women who
offer a once a month tag sale, in of all places....an 1900's dairy barn. As you
walk up the pathway, you are greeted by a cheery "chartreuse" door. Walking
through the doorway transports you into a "vintage wonderland"! Dazzling
chandeliers, opulent silver and scrumptious upholstery abound. Even now,
after being there for nearly 2 years, I am giddy when I first open that green door. Before I can even think about preparing (fluffing) my space to get ready for the
next sale, I MUST look around the whole barn (both floors) to delight in all the
amazing finds that the other girls have brought in. I am usually in awe of the
talent that surrounds me! It's one thing to search and find the perfect vintage
piece of furniture. Creating a vignette that makes you want to "move right in" is something else. These gals have a way of displaying their "wares" that astounds
me. Truly "magazine" worthy.

If I have peaked your interest...check out my website ttp://www.fleamarketchicks.com/ and click on the events calendar for more tag sale details.