Flea Market Shopping

Ever since my last post about Andreja and I going flea market shopping, I've been wanting to do a post about some of my favorite local flea markets. Several of you had questions about exactly where we were and wanted tips on the best places to go if you were ever in the area. I wanted to go back a second time and get some more photos before I wrote about it and we finally made our second trip this past week.

I can't believe I lived in this area for nearly three years before I finally made it up to the "antiques capital of the USA", Adamstown, PA. I wasn't sure what to expect on our first trip up, but I wasn't disappointed as we drove into the little town and both sides of the streets were lined with antique malls. Some looked like they were mostly furniture, some were sort of fancy, some not. I tend to like the not-fancy ones!



We intended to go to Shupp's Grove but it had been raining so most of the vendors still had the covers on their tents. If you visit their website be sure to check out their rockin' theme song! Since the we weather was ruining our chances for an outdoor adventure we headed over to the Mad Hatter instead.

According to the good ol' internets, the Mad Hatter is over 15,000 square feet of space with over 100 dealers. Sounds about right! The place is huge. One of the best stands, of course, belongs to my Etsy partner in crime Smilin' Gal Vintage (top photo). Kris had lots of pretty dresses and shoes and bags to look through. There is also Memories, sort of a store within a store that's piled high with vintage goodies. It's sort of an overwhelming space to walk into! That's where Andreja and I bought a few things last time we were there.



There were lots of things that tempted me at the Mad Hatter. That wonderful parasol was close to coming home with me. Also lots of old books, apothecary bottles, a collection of the sweetest stuffed animals, ceramic cats! And a creepy, creepy mask that would have been perfect for Halloween.

After getting lost in the Mad Hatter for a while, we drove down the road to Renninger's, another indoor market. It had more of a flea market feel than an antique mall. Not so many clothes to look at but lots of old hardware, dishes and photos. I ended up coming home empty handed on this trip but can't wait to go back again!

Etsy Update: By the Sea

It's a little later than I planned, but I'm currently working on adding all of these dresses to the Etsy shop!

Marguerite Davis Illustrations

Yesterday I ran across the above illustration on the Art Deco blog. It caught my eye and I was curious to find out more about the artist. The illustration was credited to Marguerite Davis, 1925. Unfortunately a Google search didn't turn up very much information on Ms. Davis (although I discovered a woman by the same name was the co-discoverer of the vitamins A & B).

From the little information I was able to gather, Marguerite was a illustrator during the 20s and 3os and did a lot of work for childrens' primary readers and storybooks. The little girl in the red coat and yellow hat looks like she'd fit right in with Henry Darger's Vivian Girls. Does anyone else have any information on Ms. Davis?

Lonely Hearts and Little Bandits

photos via So Much To Tell You

Lonely Hearts is another one of those collections from down under that I inevitable love. Their latest collection dubbed Little Bandits is the perfect mix of sweet and tough. It definitely has me rethinking black lace in my wardrobe. It also makes me very happy that I snagged a pair of chocolate brown velvet shorts from the Alexa Chung for Madewell collection. I don't know how practical a pair of fair isle knit shorts would be, but I love the ones in Rumi's photos. How cool that she got to visit their studio!


photos via Fashion Toast

I have nothing to do and I want to do it with you...

photos by Tom b.

- vintage dress courtesy of 13Bees Vintage
- UO boots
- Anthropologie sweater
- vintage wool beret
- listening to: Fran Healy - Wreckorder "Holiday"



This weekend was a really fun one, filled with touristy trips, antique shopping and perfect fall weather. I've got loads of photos to come, but for now here are a few photos Tom and I took a little bit ago when I was playing dress up in some beautiful dresses that Megan from 13Bees Vintage kindly sent for me to try out. We're back in the abandoned lace factory, in the manufacturing part of the building. These machines were HUGE! The threads that were used to weave the lace were still in the machinery with unfinished sheet of lace hanging from each one. It was so eerie and quiet in this room but I can imagine at one time it was quite noisy with those giant machines clacking away.

Etsy Update: Hats

My hat collection is getting OUT OF CONTROL! Thus... today's Etsy shop update. I love all of these, but since I can only wear one at a time, I thought it was about time to find new homes for all of these.

Babes in Mobland

Have you guys been watching Boardwalk Empire? If you're not familiar with the show, it's a new HBO drama set in Atlantic City beginning on the first night of Prohibition. It's only two episodes in and Tom and I are pretty into it so far. The story is good, and honestly, even it it wasn't the set design and costumes alone are worth watching!

Oh, and did I mention all the babes? Guys, if you're reading this... you won't be sorry you watched, as evidenced by these photos from the September issue of Vanity Fair. Paz de la Heurta seriously steals every scene she's in with Steve Buscemi (and that's quite an accomplishment).