Weekend Warriors

We survived another flea weekend! It was a hot one this past Saturday, near 90 degrees, but we survived! Whatever the temperature ended up reaching add at least 10 more degrees due to the paved parking lot we were on with no shade. Then add 11 hours and a nasty sunburn and you'll understand  how I spent my Saturday. Oh, the sacrifices we make for the love of vintage! But I'd happily do it all over again and I will, on August 9th when temperatures threaten to be even hotter than July's. By the time we got home, unloaded the truck, showered, and ate... we were beat. Sleep was all we had the energy to do, so that's what we did.

Sunday was meant to be a day of recharging and relaxing but somehow we found ourselves on the road again. We ended up at one of my favorite hidden gems where I scored an antique top hat from the late 1800's along with a few other treasures. The hat was made by the famous Knox Hat Company of New York and once belonged to a magician whose estate was bought out by my friend. She sold me the hat for a mere $20! Unbelievable! Talk about a steal! I bought the hat with the intention of selling it but now I'm not so sure I can part with it. I think I may have fallen in love...decisions, decisions. One of the biggest struggles of being a vintage junkie... knowing what to keep and what to let go. I'll let you know what I decide, but for now... enjoy some of my pics from the weekend...

~ view of the The Cleveland flea location ~

~ another view of The Cleveland Flea ~

~ a shot of part of our booth ~

~ a pic Richard took of one of the buildings surrounding us ~

~ there was a train track on the wall on one side of the flea ~

~ ouch... I see lots of aloe and a few sleepless nights in my future ~ 

~ one of the treasures I picked up Sunday ~

~ antique sleigh bell I also picked up on Sunday. (it already sold today on my Etsy) ~

~ gorgeous vintage catholic sodality miraculous medal badge ~

~ and the best for last: the top hat! Richard had fun filtering this one ~

~ I dunno, I think the hat may be a keeper <3 ~

Til next time friends,

Jenn