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Flea Market Find

June 17, 2013 by Barb 7 Comments

Early Saturday morning, this is where I found myself…
from where i stand

… at our town-wide flea market (at least a half hour before it was officially open).

I made my first score within 5 minutes.

Chairs were not on my radar, but when I saw these, I found myself handing over the money in a daze. I mean, you can’t walk by a chair that costs $5.00… can you? And the nice gentleman who sold them to me helped carry them to my vehicle. Small town perks. My day was off to a great start.

flea market find

I feel a chalk paint project coming on…

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I did buy a few other things, but because one is so outlandish and rusty, I’m too embarrassed to reveal it. But I do have a plan.

So for now, I ‘m showing you this glorious clematis. Every year I have to replace this plant… it never makes it through our winter.

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And here’s my lovely herb garden. It’s coming along splendidly, wouldn’t you say? I picked up some basil which I now need to transplant into some rusty tool box, or pail, or something…

herb garden

I have some work to do inside this morning, and after that, it’s out to the garden, my little piece of heaven on earth.

I have planting, and weeding, and feeding to do. The plants will benefit from all the attention, but not as much, I think, as I will.

Filed Under: Artful Photography, LIFE, Phone Photography

Comments

  1. TexWisGirl says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:07 am

    i LIKE those chairs! they look pretty solid!

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  2. Suzette says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Wow! I’ve been looking for an old chair to cherish! Stunning images and it looks like you had a fun outing. The thunderstorm has passed so I’d better take a peak at my garden as well. Have a wonderful week!

    Suzette

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  3. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    June 17, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Oh I love to find deals like this…bet whatever you do those chairs will be fantastic!!

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  4. Lori says

    June 17, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I love those chairs and 5 dollars ~ that is a steal!! Everything is looking so green and lush ~ finally after the long cold winter. I have never had an issue with my clematis but I am zone 5A. :)

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  5. Deb says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:37 am

    love finding deals like this!
    my daughter & I garage sale every Saturday morning but this year haven’t found anything fantastic with the exception of some Toy Story figurines {my grandson is crazy for anything Buzz} :-)

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  6. Cheryl M says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Wow, I’d have definitely purchased those chairs and I can’t wait to see the other item you talk about and what you do with it! Suspense!
    Your herb garden is sooooo adorable! LOVE it!

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