Reuse. Rehabilitate. Restore. Architectural salvage and repurposed pieces for the home.
Well, it didn’t rain. But the sun doesn’t like Sundays lately. What did Sunday ever do to The Sun to deserve this? Anyhoo, the market wasn’t jam packed this week, what with Passover and the Pope in town, there were only a bunch of heathens like myself lurking about. Still, I only managed to get… Continue reading Flea Finds
Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby check in vendors Last week we reported that we did ok-but-not-great on the inaugural Brooklyn Flea weekend. Well, our tweaking worked! We doubled our intake by offering smaller, less expensive items (read: flea market “junk”). All of our tarnished silver plated tableware: gone. Most of those dusty old lamps: gone.… Continue reading Bklyn Flea:Take II
Tarnished? Yeah, so? Last week I did ok at the Brooklyn Flea, but not phenomenal. It was nobody’s fault but my own as 20,000 people came through and some vendors actually sold out. My mistake? I thought people would want a finished product. I made sure to bring only clean, refurbished handmade items. And I… Continue reading Tweaking for the Brooklyn Flea
Emilia will be working with me every Sunday. The coldest day of the year didn’t keep people away from the Brooklyn Flea. What happened to the sun yesterday?! Man, was it cold out there!!! So, that’s my excuse for this semi lame post you are about to read. I didn’t get around the whole market… Continue reading Brooklyn Flea: And So It Begins
Kick ass sign by Emilia Anyone who has been paying attention knows that I’ll be joining Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea every weekend as of this Sunday. It will be a coming out of sorts as I’ve only had an online store presence (and Craigslist). Before my photography career got off the ground I sold jewelry made… Continue reading Gearing Up For Brooklyn Flea
Oy. Just call me Fred Sanford. I found a source for vintage and antique furniture over the weekend and next thing I know, my garage, basement and living room are overflowing with time-worn furnishings. That’s a good thing as I’ve been stressing out that the Reclaimed store is totally lame and I won’t have enough… Continue reading Vintage Chair Heaven
As some regular readers may know, we’ve been gearing up to join Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea which launches on April 6th in Fort Greene. Eric Demby, the MIC (Man in Charge), will be chronicling the planning process and asking for input via the blog. They are still seeking more antiques and vintage vendors as the goal… Continue reading Brooklyn Flea Blog
What is the most fuel efficient cargo van out there for DIY home improvement buffs? That looks cool? Is inexpensive? And is easy to drive and park on NYC streets? A few years ago my husband bought a pick up truck. I said “You’ll regret it. A van will be more useful.” But he didn’t… Continue reading Green Home Improvement Ride
From Brownstoner yesterday: Coming this April, Brownstoner will be organizing a new flea market in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. Based on the now defunct 26th Street Market in Chelsea, the weekly flea will feature antiques, salvage and vintage items. They are also toying with the idea of having a local organic food court.… Continue reading Brooklyn Flea Market