Fancy Flea Market

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!
 

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?   

Chippy is the Color of Summer

This is the newest treasure we have been eyeing for a few weeks. This chair makes The Fancy Flea girls think of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream! Can't you see Titania sitting in this chair while watching her fairies dance. We can't decide if we should recover the seat or use the seat as a beautiful flower bed?

So many decisions.... 

We are so excited to have many great patio sets coming to The Fancy Flea. Backyard BBQ's are better with vintage furniture. This set is almost done with rehab and ready for the Flea! Chippy is the new color for summer.

 
Speaking of ready for summer...this patio tablescape was created for Valentine's Day but it could be quickly converted to 4th of July with a couple of edits. Can't you tell we are ready for breezy summer nights and great outdoor dinners with friends.

Who's ready for some sangria and summer entertaining?
 

Sarasota or Bust! Vintage Treasure Hunting This Weekend

Spring is finally around the corner and it's so wonderful to see gorgeous flowers popping up all over Central Florida. The Fancy Flea girls are heading to Sarasota for a whirlwind buying trip this weekend. Tons of wrought iron patio sets and plants stands are calling our name. Who is ready for a great weekend of treasure hunting?

On tap for this weekend...
A beautiful white swirly bistro set
A 1950's Cast Iron Grapevine design 3 piece settee
A FABULOUS wrought iron peacock inspired garden chair - don't miss this

So excited to be shopping in Sarasota and close to the ocean! Antiques and sea breeze is the perfect combination!