The third glossy to come home with me was Country Decorating Ideas' Flea Market Style (#111; 2010). Edited by flea market mavens and 'junk professionals' Ki and Matthew. After a quick flick through, I realized that many of projects presented in this one would probably require power tools and a well ventilated workshop (neither of which I have at my disposal currently). I need to keep positive because this could eventually mean I could work my way up to that fantastic Original Pink (or Lime Green) Toolbox I am drooling over.
I personally enjoyed the "Confessions of Vintage Style Blogger" section as it embraces the electronic revolution and also provides novice vintage hunters several port to start their voyages from. I would love to develop a vintage style for my apartment, but without the tools (and patience) necessary, I doubt I'll be market maven any time soon. If this blog were to eventually make it anywhere (even just a mention on another blog or design community), I think I would be tickled pink. I think I need to make a greater effort to discover more electronic places to do my research, but at the moment, I have my hands full with the heaps of information at Team Sugar (Casa, Fit, & Geek Sugars are phenoms!) and Apartment Therapy alone! Recently, I have also started following the Home Made Simple and Every Small Space is a Living Space on Facebook, but I may just go to the main sites as I have a bazillion wall posts already.
From "Born in a Barn" (page 40), the ole "Make an Inspiration Board" has shown up again. I keep meaning to throw one of these together, but I am so nit picky that I do not want my organized chaos to be on display for all to see. This is one reason I opt for blogging and maintaining an "inspiration book" (not "inspirational book", but I may need one of those eventually, too). Whenever I see IBs presented in magazines or online, they are so painstakingly organized that it looks like an art collage, not scraps of nifty things. Personally, I would prefer not poking a thousand holes into all my photos and magazine clippings, but I was wondering if I should put one of my metal doors (hall closet, bedroom door, or bathroom door) in my apartment to good use. Currently, I use the back of my apartment door for my work related notes and calendar.
I found this magazine to be informative, but not patronizing for the less seasoned flea market shopper. All the do it yourself (DIY) projects were concise and easy to understand (though I have not been able to apply anything I have learned yet). Details of the proper way to handle flea market excursions and where to find them have me chomping at the bit to go check one out. When I think of flea markets, Florida's Swap Shop always comes to mind. I grew up visiting the Swap Shop with my family and relatives, but it was never for the vintage items. Often, we would find things that were junk, but never did I find someone's trash to be potential treasure. I think I might have been missing out. One thing I realized is that to be fruitful in 'the hunt', one needs a theme or an intended design palette. Otherwise, you have no idea what you are looking for (or maybe that's just me). The magazine reads like a flea market mentoring guide, which is quite neat.
If I ever have a child, they will get a play house outside in the yard. After reading "Where Little Girls Dream", I felt completely envious of the little slice of paradise that Linda MacDonald created for her daughter, Sophie. First off, allow my to state that I never had a deprived childhood. I may not have had a tree house, but my sister and I had full run of the basement when we were kids, which was more than enough to dream and scheme. Followed quickly by "Bring Home The Sea", an adult take on a shed hideaway. Naturally, the beach theme and seaside palette was beautiful. It reminded me of a club house for adults. I really dug some of the ideas they had. It reminded me of the tree house Peter Colt's father had in Wimbledon. Though I would not have a TV with rabbit ears, I would love to have WiFi or at least an electrical outlet.
Being the height of summer, the alfresco ambiance displayed by "Afternoon Delight" makes me want to throw an evening soiree under the cherry trees as soon as I get back to New York! Heather Bullard put together some gorgeous ideas that make me crave a table laden with sweet treats and all my girl friends over for giggles and gossip! The craft tips and thoughtful touches presented in the article are rather insightful and simple enough for those lacking in the domestic goddess department (like yours truly). Her Flickr photostream is purely inspirational!
I refuse to look at the "Stand & Deliver" article without a full stomach. The beautiful way the delectable cupcakes are creatively displayed makes me hungry. As I love throwing cupcake parties for my students, I would love some new and exciting ways to make the girls come over (besides whafting bake smells down the hallway from my kitchen). I would love some of the other cupcake recipes (as I am not a chocoholic-- yes, blasphemy, I know).
I just discovered the Flea Market Style blog (see the link at the top), and I just became a follower! I am so excited to get more advice and tips from them!
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