Fancy Flea Market

The Next Fancy Flea will be on Saturday, November 12th from 9AM-4PM.

Fancy Flea Address

If you're coming to the Fancy Flea next week....and you want to use your GPS or Mapquest, put in 101 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, FL  33801.  That will bring you right to the flea.  It's the address of Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille....great place to eat New Orleans style food....and my booth is right there in the intersection,,,,stop in and say hi!!  See you next week.....

Wow! Look Who Was Listed as One of the Top Flea Markets in America

We can't believe our eyes! Is it really true? Can it be The Fancy Flea was listed as one of the Top 10 Flea Markets in America?
 
YES!

What a surprise to open this month's lovely issue and find our little ole' show listed among the top ten shows in America! We are completely floored, amazed, humbled, honored, speechless and eternally grateful to receive such an accolade from one of our favorite magazines!

Actually, "Over the Moon"...probably is the best description!

You must run to your local newstand and pick up an issue. Lori is still in disbelief but I have assured her we did not photoshop her copy! We have to thank all of our loyal vendors, fantastic fans, the Downtown Lakeland Partnership and all of the terrific businesses in Downtown Lakeland for making our dreams for a vintage flea market a reality. You have stood by us and helped make our show one of the most anticipated vintage lifestyle events in Central Florida!

Thank you from the bottom of our little ole hearts!

We also want to brag just a little more..we are also thrilled to announce we have received accolades in the January Romantic Country Magazine issue and February's Flea Market Style!

WOO HOO! Are we going to see you in November for the next Fancy Flea?

It's Finally Here! The Fancy Flea is this Saturday

 
We know all of you will be glued to your televisions watching the Royal Wedding Footage...so it is a good thing The 4th Annual Fancy Flead Vintage Market is this Saturday! That's right buttercup...a royal wedding, Blue Berry Mike, Raspberry Matt and Central Florida's best antique and vintage market all in the same weekend. SWOON!

 
Our show will feature over 70 vendors and we have grown to cover both sides of Kentucky Ave! It will be a huge show with tons of returning vendors and lots of new friends.

 
Rumor has it there is even a special Summer Bonnet Hat Contest amoung the vendors so make sure you check out all the crazy designs!
 
See you bright and early on Saturday morning! The fun starts at 9am and ends at 4pm. The weather promises to be beautiful!

Can you keep a secret? Lori has been swammped getting ready for the Flea...rumour has it she will be featuring an awesome celery green vintage potting bench, a watermelon pink diningroom set and several Tiffany Blue buffets! Get there early...you know how fast the good stuff goes!
 

The Fancy Flea Made It Into Flea Market Style Magazine!

How exciting is this?  The Fancy Flea has made it into Flea Market Style as one of the top small flea markets in the country according to it's readers.  This magazine is absolutely gorgeous and is FULL of beautiful images of flea market finds.  Make sure you pick one up soon!

 

Mark Your Calendars for the Next Fancy Flea!

 

Oh Baby!

When it comes to baby stuff...we are suckers for anything in pink or blue. The soft colors and fabrics have us at "hello." Take a look at these super cute Baby Bath Cloth Lollipops created by Friend of Fancy Flea Girl (FOFFG) Mary Beth!

These super cute gifts were created from two expertly rolled cloths and a plastic baby spoon "stick." The whole package is wrapped in cellophane and tied with colorful ribbon. A practical and pretty gift for any expectant mother. Mary Beth is on a roll with great gifts and dishes!

 The lollipop colors have us cooing and ooing! Rumor has it Mary Beth is also working on a "diaper" wreath she is taking to a shower this weekend! She is planning to use these lollies as decoration on the cake. We can't wait to see the finished product. We are trying to talk Mary Beth into joining us at The Fancy Flea on May 1st with her lollipops and specialty baby gifts. Help us talk her into it by leaving a comment. Aren't these lollipops the bee's knees?

Come on Mary Beth...join us as a vendor at The Fancy Flea on May 1st!
  
  

Best Laid Plans

Sometimes in life things don't always go as planned. Boy, is that an understatement in the Fancy Flea world!

 

Friends of the Fancy Flea Girls (FOFFG for short) had planned an awesome breakfast surprise party for another member of the FOFFG -- Elizabeth! Today is Elizabeth's 27th birthday and in her true bohemian fashion she changed her plans at the last minute causing the FOFFG to postpone her morning surprise party. Well...unfortunately the message did not get to an important member of the FOFFG (Mary Beth) and she prepared THE MOST INCREDIBLE breakfast casserole in the word. So, in honor of Mary Beth's hard work and her incredible culinary talent...we are sharing Elizabeth's Breakfast Birthday Casserole with you!

Umm...if heaven has a casserole corner...this dish has the number one spot. This casserole is so yummy with tons of flaky, buttery biscuit layers, fresh eggs, bacon and green onions. This is breakfast nirvana.

Mary Beth is simply the best cook ever! Her flavors are always "spot on" and every dish is delicious! As a mommy of two beautiful little girls, Mary Beth is always turning out wholesome comfort food -- in fact, she should really go into business making simple wholesome dishes for busy families. Everything she makes is simple, honest and OH SO GOOD! 

Oh well, Elizabeth will have to celebrate her birthday with the FOFFG next week. She missed out on a great morning treat.

In case your mouth is still watering...here is a pic of the cookies Mary Beth made to accompany her casserole. So cute!

 
 Have a terrific Thursday and Happy Birthday to Elizabeth!

 
These cookies are the perfect inspiration for this summer's hottest color trends.

The Fancy Flea is just a few weeks away and we are working around the clock to get our treasures to market! In fact, Lori has a piece of furniture painted in this exact shade of turquoise. Are you ready?

Closer to Completion: Garden Projects Never End

 
When it comes to backyard projects, The Fancy Flea Girls are never done. Erica's poor husband has been working on his oasis vision for more than 11 years! Her backyard has undergone so many transformations over the years...a lush fishpond lagoon, a hot tub hot spot, a patio installation, a built-from-scratch pergola, the petite patio and so much more. You would think she might give her husband a little rest...

 
This is the pergola Keith built from scratch (pic is from last summer)! It is super sturdy and especially lovely now that the swing has been painted fire engine red! The pergola has completely different set of furnishings now -- so guess where you can pick up some of the items in the picture...you guessed it...The Fancy Flea on May 1st.

This is a quick "before" pic of the northern corner of the backyard. This little forgotten corner of the yard has become the compost heap and dumping ground (and official rest area for the wheelbarrow).
 It was ready for a major makeover! Keith and Erica have been dreaming of an "Azalea Hill" for years and finally all of the pieces have come together. Keith worked tirelessly this weekend (in the very hot sun) -- he is simply the bees knees when it comes to husbands. Notice the little black cast iron chairs by the lemon tree...they will be available for purchase at The Fancy Flea on May 1st!

WOO HOO! New azalea bushes, a new fence and a new cast iron set! This lonely little corner is looking up! All that is missing is a paver "apron" for the garden bed, mulch and some sod! Erica and Keith are this much closer to finishing "Azalea Hill"of their dreams. The new cast iron set was found in Sun City Center and has a great history! (Now, you see why the little black chairs need a new home and will be available at The Fancy Flea on May 1st.)

Huge "props" to Keith for another great backyard transformation 

We are linking up to Metamorphis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch. Take a look at what kept Susan busy over the weekend!

What were you up to this weekend?   

What's New Cupcake?

Every morning should start with a cupcake!

The world would be a much happier place if employers would adopt a 15 minute cupcake consumption rule at 9am! Our friend Lindsay made these darling rainbow cupcakes for her son's birthday celebration! What an awesome Mommy!

 
Using food coloring and her favorite cake batter, she painstaking layered each yummy cupcake with the colors of the rainbow. Topped with a fluffy cloud of butter cream and a sprinkling of colorful candy dots, Lindsay's cupcakes are simply fun in a wrapper!

How can you resist these super scrumptious cupcake goodies?

Best part of all...Lindsay will be at The Fancy Flea on May 1st with her incredible "mommy made" pepper jellies. Her hand made pepper jelly is a must for any gourmet pantry and is simply "the bees knees." Spread her incredible jelly over crackers or include in your favorite recipes and your next "get together "will have the perfect spicy kick! We like to think Lindsay is one hot momma!

As for resisting a morning cupcake...it is impossible!

Good morning Cupcake!  Is your mouth watering yet for the Fancy Flea on May 1st?

Chalk it Up To A Great Husband!

We are linking up to Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!

The Fancy Flea girls are blessed to have the most awesome husbands in the world! We are constantly adding items to their "to do list" and they never complain! The heavy lifting alone would be reason for most husbands to go running into the night but for some reason they stick around and are quick to jump in when we need a hand.

Case in point...Erica's most recent kitchen makeover experiment which was accomplished by her darling husband (yes, he is pretty dreamy).  

This is the "pantry" she created from a tiny kitchen closet. She transformed this forgotten space into a cute little pantry that added tons of storage to the "best" room in the house. Please ignore the total disorganization in the pantry - pantry clean-up is a project for another weekend. 

She has been collecting vintage frames forever...and finally discovered the perfect home for three who are not going to the Fancy Flea on May 1st. 

Four coats of chalkboard paint (expertly applied by her darling husband).

 And an awesome kitchen makeover was born.

Now, all she needs are the cool chalk markers and a few more inspirational quotes.

Haley even gave her puppy seal of approval.

Hope to see everyone at the Fancy Flea on May 1st. We will have tons of great re-purposed chalkboards perfect for any kitchen!

Send us a comment and let us know what projects are keep you busy!