Ok, so we went a little crazy at the Rose Bowl Flea Market last weekend. But I swear, we spent very little money! And it's all green, right? I mean, vintage things are recycled things, yes? So really we did it for the good of the planet. With that in mind, I give you our flea market finds:First up is this awesome bookcase. Not super old, but solid wood all the way. No particle board here! We had to bring the car around to get it. We could have called it a day then, but we suspected that more treasures might still be lurking inside.
Next was a cute little plant. It doesn't need much water, so it's just possible that I won't kill it. When we got home I put it in this little vintage Japanese barrel-type thing, and suddenly it looks like my wooden jaguar has something to be worried about. Why is he scared of a plant? I don't know, but I like the arrangement.
Then we found this trade ad for Some Like it Hot in an old issue of The Hollywood Reporter. Framed, it adds a bit of color to the room. The movie itself, of course, ends with one of the best lines in cinematic history.
But the best was yet to come. We finally found a table and chairs,
and they are pure '50s.
The guy we bought them from delivered them too, and then randomly threw in an old saddle. Supposedly it comes from Universal's prop department, so Gabriel pointed out that it may have been on some horse during the filming of Winchester '73. Well, maybe. Either way, who are we to turn down a free saddle?
wow...you certainly had a good day at this market! That movie cover looks so good...and the barrel goes perfectly with the plant...and a saddle..who know who's famous bottom has sat on it!
ReplyDeleteSome great finds! The bookcase was a real gem :)
ReplyDeleteMan you sound like me, you got some great finds. I can't resist flea markets, I'm addicted, the only reason why I look forward to the winter is because I won't blow all my money.
ReplyDeleteI know Leila! It's a good thing this market is only once a month! Thanks for the compliments, everyone!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly....who ARE you to turn down a free saddle?? LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove flea markets.Good choices..who knows when you might run into a horse..
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. I love the look of your place! I once had an Australian stock saddle. I got it when I had horses, but kept the saddle long after the horses were history (after I went to college). Having a saddle around just seemed normal :)
ReplyDeleteSo what was that great last line? Do I have to rent the movie to find out?
The last line is "Nobody's perfect!" but you have to see the whole movie to know why it's so great ;)
ReplyDeleteawesome retro dining set. Reminds me of what my great-grandparents had in their basement - the table used for the ever-present puzzle!
ReplyDeleteAll great stuff! I love solid bookshelves. Yes, the table and chairs are wonderful--looks like a pretty cozy setup too :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing I have to travel 2 hours to the nearest flea market! I'd go broke!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds - love the bookcase.
i just love those old style tables and chairs
ReplyDeletewe almost bought one too, but they wanted a lot more than we had hahaha