Visit the Vintage Marketplace this Weekend
Vintage Whiteware
Photo © Vintage Marketplace
The Ohio debut of the Vintage Marketplace takes place this weekend at the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza weekend.
The Vintage Marketplace features repurposed and handcrafted fashion and home furnishings, in addition to lots of vintage goods. Show dates are Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20.
Opening weekend festivities include a treasure hunt, trash-to-treasure makeover demonstrations, and a rousing game of vintage bingo with representatives of FOLK Magazine.
Turn Flea Market Finds into Tables
Flea markets and yard sales are great places to find good-quality, secondhand tables. They're also fantastic sources for the bit, pieces, and parts you need to build your own.
How to Repurpose Flea Market Finds
You can turn flea market finds into numerous types of home decor. You just have to get creative and look for ways to repurpose them.
Depending on what you find, you can repurpose flea market finds as furniture, lighting, or artwork.
Make DIY Bookcases from Flea Market Finds
I've been searching for a book storage solution for quite a while now. I'm convinced the books are breeding every single time I leave the room.
I don't want walls full of cheap particle board bookcases, but I also don't want to spend a fortune on real wood. I'd rather spend the money on books. I'm leaning toward alternative bookcases made from flea market finds.
How to Restyle a Vintage Dresser or Chest
When it comes to flea market furniture -- such as an old dresser or chest -- you're never stuck with the old finish. Most cosmetic makeovers are simple enough for even the newest do-it-yourselfers.
Restyling an old piece personalizes it, and your investment is typically low enough to make trying new techniques worth the risk. I'm particularly taken with decoupage at the moment. If I tire of the look later, I can change it -- or just start fresh with another flea market find.
Repurposing Old Wood Windows
Old windows used as a room divider.
Photo © Leah French
I rarely visit a flea market without spotting at least one old window for sale. I'm always looking for new ways to repurpose them. If I ever had a yard, I definitely want to use old windows to build a greenhouse.
Fast Home Makeovers
If you're short on time, you and your home could both be looking a little tired. Catnaps and concealer can get you through the first part, but you may feel there's no hope for your home.
Wrong.
If you've got time for a coffee break, you've got time for a fast home makeover.
Table It
I have an embarrassing confession to make.
In my home, I have two dining tables that seat six. I use one in the dining room, and the other as a desk. I also have two desks. I adore one of the them because it's made from an old balcony rail. The other is just too heavy to move without help. At the moment, I'm using the former as an entry table.
Did I mention I live in little more than 1000 square feet?
Clearly I have a problem.
Flea Market Decorating Styles
There aren't too many decorating styles you can't get using flea market finds. However, some looks are better suited for antique and vintage pieces than others.
Secondhand Selling at Flea Markets, Antique Malls, and Yard Sales
Whether you want to sell at flea markets, antique malls, or yard sales, follow these secondhand selling tips.
Staying organized and choosing the right sale venue are two of the keys. Both make the selling process easier, and ensure that that you'll make more profit.