Meet the beautiful Christie Connelly whose booth was located North of Zapp Hall. Theresa of Garden Antqs Vintage took the time to take me all the way over to introduce me to her and her beautiful booth - what a sweetheart!
Of course that birdcage outside her booth caught my eye. Christie's style is definitely "Romantic Country".
Christie still had about 15 boxes to unload when I saw her on the first day, but believe me there was no shortage of treasures in her booth. And she was so warm and friendly, that I enjoyed hanging out in her booth several times over my two days there, taking my time to peruse all of the wonderful things that she hass collected over the years.
This little cabinet below filled with ironstone was my favourite display in Christie's booth. The little ivory baby shoe on the upper right shelf was one of the things that I lovingly chose to take home with me.
The excitement while looking around in Christie's booth was meeting fellow blogger "The Flying Bee"! Adrienne, who came all the way from Louisiana was so sweet and lovely, and also had the same ruffle tote from Jeanne at A Bushel and A Peck. I really enjoyed meeting her and hope to run into her again, maybe in the springtime! And she doesn't look all ratty and wilted like I did in that Texas heat and humidity - isn't she adorable?!!
Did I tell you how hot and humid it was during my two days at the flea market? I don't do well in that kind of weather, so it was fantastic to go to Cole's Flea Market to escape the mid-afternoon heat. The BEST part of the air-conditioned Cole's was meeting Janet of Sweet Talk whose booth is called Rubbish.
Isn't that pink podium perfect? Janet was an absolute DOLL! And speaking of dolls...
Look at those fabulous big doll heads. I wonder who ended up buying them... could it be the infamous Lauri of 2Chippys? I really liked them myself, but my friend Isabelle who was accompanying me was completely creeped out by them :) It's one of those love them or hate them kind of things, isn't it? Oh, and I really liked that chippy pink child's cabinet in the display as well. Janet thought it would look wonderful in our farmhouse - I agreed. If it didn't sell, Janet, I want it!
Janet's style I would characterize as "Word Chic" with a dash of "Schoolhouse Chic" perhaps. She is THE source for flashcards, both vintage and customized, as well as all sorts of letters. Very cool.
She had all kinds of quirky collections scattered about in her wonderful displays. Loved those wooden drumsticks!
Mlle Magpie couldn't leave the flea market without adding another birdcage to her collection - it just wouldn't be right. Fortunately for me, that little shabby white one peeking out behind the travel case in the photo below fit into my suitcase without a problem.
Mlle Magpie
How cute are you to do such a precious post! Thank you so much! It was truly a highlight to get to meet you and not only did you come to see me, you came twice! You are as adorable as I knew you would be! One doll head left, my fav, with the pigtails! The pink cabinet must be meant for you (haha!) how 'bout I save it for you and then I'll know for sure you're coming in the Spring!!! I feel blessed to know you not just as my blogger friend, but now as my personal friend! kisses!--j
Posted by: Janet | October 06, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Isn't Christie a doll and Janet's booth was just awesome. You captured the best pics of the show.
Posted by: Theresa=Garden Antqs Vintage | October 06, 2009 at 10:19 PM
You wore the heat well, my intrepid shopper! You never looked flustered only a bit flushed...but that could have been from all the excitement! Janet is one of my favorite people in the whole wide world and I'm so glad you got to meet her! I think I need the card that reads "complete bed rest".
Thanks for bringing Isabelle along to talk french to me!
I love my books.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie York | October 06, 2009 at 11:14 PM
wonderful photos:)
mary
Posted by: mary | October 07, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Adrienne is the cutest!!!! I love that birdcage and all that ironstone.
Posted by: Jeanne | October 07, 2009 at 01:22 AM
somehow, I can tell you were in heaven!
Posted by: cityfarmer | October 07, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Zita, i think the hardest thing about warrenton would be choosing what to take home...from what i can see on your posts so far, every booth is filled with beauty and temptations...
Posted by: Lori | October 07, 2009 at 05:43 AM
Hi Zita! when is the next show exactly? We would live to go, seriously!!!We need you to write a post with all the things you brought home together...it sounds like you had a great time....and shy or not you managed to meet a loot of people! Good for you!!!
Posted by: marcela & clara | October 07, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Zita...you sweet thing! You caught me early in the day, by the end of it I was quite a sight! Anyway, I just have to say, you and I are going to be shopping buddies next trip...it's like you have some kind of special junkin' powers....how did you seem to find THE best stuff in Warrenton? I looked high and low for flower frogs and that is flower frog heaven!!! Ugh! If nothing else, at the next show, I am going to give you my cell and my list of must haves and then you can text me every time you come across them!
Thanks for the shout out...it seems to be my day out in blogland today. :)
xo,
Adrienne
Posted by: The Flying Bee | October 07, 2009 at 01:36 PM
What a great booth...I love Rubbish, I would have been there all day going through her goodies...I love flashcards and all her ironstone...perfect combination! Thanks for the tour Zita~
Posted by: Tara | October 07, 2009 at 04:34 PM
FAB items... cool booth... love the birdcages!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | October 07, 2009 at 11:20 PM
the birdcage is the first thing that caught my eye!
xo
Posted by: kasey | October 08, 2009 at 06:51 AM
I would be in heaven at this flea market..Have a happy weekend, xv.
Posted by: Vicki Archer | October 09, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Man...I would be sooo broke after visiting this show...but at least my home would look great!
Posted by: Andrea - Faded Plains | October 09, 2009 at 12:40 PM