I need to bitch about the dog situation at Brooklyn Flea. Ok, no dogs allowed. Because it’s a school yard. I abide by the rules, much as it hurts. I see that some others don’t. Word on the street is there may be a doggie valet in the works, which would be welcomed news to one and all. But what’s the story with the doggie parents who leave their children tied up on the fence while they disappear for an hour? I saw a shivering pitbull puppy out there that I nearly had to rescue. Then there was this poor little thing yapping away for at least a half hour. I know the owners heard because his/her cries were echoing throughout the yard. Please….be responsible owners or some crazy animal rights vendor might take it upon herself to rescue your dog one day.

Ok, on to this week’s finds. Ama Home debuted at the Brooklyn Flea a couple of weeks ago and they seem to be doing quite well for themselves. Amy and Karen take vintage furniture and modernize it by coating it with vibrant paint colors. Prices are not bad either.

Mr. Flea, Eric Demby takes a break with Myriah of Nightwood. Eric’s proud mom stands behind him.

Nightwood’s “reincarnated” furniture isn’t trying to be something it’s not. Myriah Scruggs and Nadia Yaron literally scrap together wood pieces to create functional furnishings. The patchwork look reminds us that not every piece of furniture has to be matched and sanded to perfection to be beautiful. Website not fully functional yet, but here’s a rave about their stuff.

*Disclosure: I took the Nightwood photos last weekend.