Old Glory

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Hold onto your hat...
I went with some friends to the Old Glory Antique Fair in Littleton, Colorado and I took LOTS of photos.
It was hard to choose which to show you, but I narrowed it down to 40 or so...
Grab a cuppa and enjoy the photos!


There's nothing like a summer market, is there?
 So much to inspire!
I was in love with this rustic little bird cage!
And, I was attracted to all the different paper display possibilities I saw...


The editors of Flea Market Style and of Where Women Create were on hand at the event.


It was a gorgeous day, and I was there from 9 am until 2:30 or so...
(with one break of about 45 minutes while the booths all covered up and we all waited for the storm to pass!)








Did you see anything you liked?














I loved it all!

Comments

HI! I'm Tabitha said…
hi lauri ...it looks like u and suzanne had a fabulous time...i wish i lived closer...that looks like an amazing sale
hugs
June 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Kathy said…
Oh you lucky girl! That looks like inspiration every way you turn. Love you5 hat and your cart, too!
June 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM
andrea creates said…
wow so many great things there!
wonderful pictures :)
June 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Lisa said…
Holy cow! Looks fabulous!!!
June 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Ellie said…
I am green - with envy - that is.

Oh, how I wish I were shopping with you two lovely ladies at this fabulous show. But, then I'd need a u-haul to cart all of my purchases back to Florida. Guess I better just enjoy the day through your eyes.

Have fun.
June 18, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Jingle said…
Oh, how wonderful! I wouldn't have been able to leave without a couple of those hands! I love hands!!!! Whatcha get?
June 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Unknown said…
So much to see...Had to Pin a few ideas to my board! SO next you I see you making one of those button baskets / needlepoint in your future...
June 19, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Unknown said…
Am pea green with envy...every photo just got better and better. But, what is that stick with all the wheels mounted on it? I kept going back and looking to see if I could figure out it's purpose...
June 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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