I'm excited for October, you guys! I've always loved October. When I was a little girl that was largely because of my Birthday, and Halloween. I suppose those are still two of the main events, but the attractions are numerous: cool crisp weather that allows for layers and sweaters; Fall leaves that look beautiful, smell kinda spicy, and swish and crunch underfoot; apples, apple cider and apple pie (more on that soon!); the return of my favorite earthy colors to clothes and home decor; the smell of wood smoke on the air; snuggling under blankets; unexplained bouts of nostalgia... need I go on?
But now there's one more thing to add to your list: The Kenrick Antique Mall-sponsored Fall Flea Market, next Saturday, October 6th!
Now, I've been to a few flea markets in my day, and I want to be clear. Sometimes, when people say flea market, I've gotten all excited and shown up and it looks like this:
Or like this:
On the other hand I've also, in my days in Brussels in the 90s, had the great privilege to go to the Saturday market in the Place du Petit Sablon, which was like this:
Unfortunately, I can't promise you that next weekend will be like the Antiques Market in Brussels, but I can promise you it's not going to be just knockoff handbags and sunglasses, or three guys with some books spread out on blankets. There will be tons of vendors, this much I know. And last time (in the Spring), they had food, so there's probably that to look forward to again.
I, unfortunately, will be stuck at work the day of the sale, but I've seen it twice now, and it's prety big, with lots of variety (Kenrick Plaza's parking lot is super huge, and much of it will be taken over by vendors. I think the last I heard it was 80+, and the smallest vendor space is the size of a parking space. Not bad! And don't forget, the antique mall itself is open, and practically every booth inside will have a sale going for the weekend. The 2ndhand Moon booth (78, as if you didn't know, 2/3 down the 3rd aisle, on the right!) will have 25% off every single item, no exceptions, so it's a good time to snatch up something vintage for Halloween, or a Treasure Craft candy dish or planter,or some cool vintage luggage, or a bit of Pyrex, or even the gorgeous Mad Men-esque chair, seen
here if you missed it! And as if the flea market and the antique mall weren't enough, don't forget there's also the huge Shrewsbury Value Village right there - literally next door to the mall, in the same plaza!
So if you go, let me know how it went? I'll be stuck indoors away from the nice Fall air and all the treasures, so I need someone to give me the scoop!
