the things they think are uselss i can understand

case in point: my favorite find of the day for it’s simplicity and detail. a 1940s wire pipe cleaner chandelier ornament with real wax candles.

hello gang, ca va? it was a great day and night in the city, of course, because the flea market was on! it’s got to be my favorite thing to do on a weekend morning. meet friends, get a coffee at the blue dog cafe and hit the garage.

today didn’t disappoint and there was loads of eye candy. lots of shots didn’t turn out cause i’m still experimenting with a new camera and am hopeless with the settings. that’s why some are blurry :(

as usual there was a ton of great stuff. but i didn’t get to shoot much cause the dealers were so uptight about people taking pics. of course, try and stop me!

so as usual there were bargains everywhere, this divine little 20′s chandelier was $250 cause it was missing one of it’s blue crystals.

random! it’s funny when you get home and see what you gravitated toward that day

this collection was amazing. looking at these, i wish i’d bought a couple things. maybe i’ll go back tomorrow…that’s what sunday’s for, right? have a great night!

November 22, 2009. Fleamarkets, New York.

14 Comments

  1. Redness replied:

    Blurry doesn’t matter your pics are gorgeous … please go back and get me that red hat box … OMG right now I’m greener than kermit ;)xo

  2. renee finberg replied:

    the best!
    i love the FLEAS!
    the figurines are fabulous, and i don’t even go for that sort of thing.
    go figure.
    xx

  3. sorcha replied:

    wow! I was in NY 6 years ago and that is what I loved most about it…flea markets, vintage warehouses and hidden treasures everywhere! I am a new follower to your lovely blog today, keep up the great posts :)

  4. Judith replied:

    Hi Claudia!
    Looks amazing! Glad you had fun, I’m loving the pics!
    Have a great weekend,
    Judith~

  5. Karena replied:

    It is such an adventure, because you never know what treasure await!

  6. le petit cabinet de curiosites replied:

    I think I should come to NYC to ” chiner ” . I’m dure it would the best deal …

  7. C. replied:

    That chandelier is magnifique! Fleas are always so fun but I inevitably come away thinking I missed out on the opportunity to buy something I hesitated on! Happy Dimanche:)

  8. Melissa replied:

    The chandelier is divine as well as the stack of vintage luggage!

    Claudia, you do have an eye for all things beautiful!

  9. theparisapartment replied:

    oh i’m so happy to have you guys to share it with. it’s truly a cultural phenomenon that’s pure pleasure. if you have fleas in your area, support them, they’re national treasures! i had to go back today to get a little something and do it all over again ;p

  10. Fabulous Finds Gal replied:

    Wow… that chandelier is amazing!!!! What a great flea market day.

    xo,
    Christina
    Fabulous Finds Gal

  11. rochambeau replied:

    Hey Claudia,
    I like the little ladies in their muffs so much.
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    xox
    Constance

  12. Charlie replied:

    Oh Claudia, It’s all so marvelous! The suitcases, hatboxes, that chandelier are such treasures. I love the Marie-Antoinette shoes! Have fun darling!

  13. Janet replied:

    I love the dolls. Was that NY? You sound like you are having a great time. Breathe and enjoy. Blessings, Janet

  14. Daisy replied:

    Your Majesty,

    Where does one begin with such gorgeous images! The bedrooms, the tea cup, the wrappings, the bird cages. Everything is so DIVINE! Great job, and Merci for sharing it all with your us!

    Royal wishes,
    Daisy
    La Petite Plume

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