Single tired mom of four. Lover of chocolate and coffee - not necessarily in that order. Lover of Jesus, photographer by trade, Photoshop junkie and crime TV watcher.
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I was excited for today to come quickly so Sarah and I could go to Brimfield. Hands down, this is probably the most fun I have all year.
If you have never heard of Brimfield; it is said to be the largest antiques show in the country and it’s held in Brimfield, Ma., a mere 45 minutes from me! Brimfield boasts about 5000 vendors, (or so I’m told,) and spans more than a mile down Rt. 20. Fields and fields of every imaginable and unimaginable item! Color, texture, and history; Brimfield has it all. Really, if you have never been and get the chance, don’t miss it. It is open every summer, for one week in May, July, and September.
Today I was specifically looking for a old farm chair. Preferably something with character, peeling paint and a nice bright color, but I didn’t find what I had envisioned. Then at the last moment and after a good does of prayer, I happened upon the two chairs at the bottom of the page. Not exactly what I had wanted, but with some paint and new fabric, they will be perfect! And two chairs for $20.00 bucks didn’t hurt either!
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Allison says:
Wow, what a cool thing! I would love to go to something like that!
The chairs are cute! Good find!
July 10th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
chickadee says:
oh that looks like so much fun!
July 10th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
misty says:
OH. MY. GOSH! I am in complete heaven, just with the photos! What an amazing time. I am SOOOOO jealous!
July 11th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Marsha says:
Gorgeous pictures and WOW, that is a fantastic deal on those chairs!!!
We have a giganto market like that in Canton, TX. I haven’t been in forever… now I’m thinking it might be time to go. But I think I’ll wait until fall when the weather is cooler!
July 11th, 2008 at 1:07 am
carrie-the gremlin wrangler says:
sarah’s looking so hip and trendy! And why didn’t that thing come around when I was up there!! Such a neat place.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:13 am
~Heather says:
Beautiful stuff you found to photograph … we need something like that around here!
July 11th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Amanda says:
Great pics! That one of the hands is a bit freaky though! LOL
July 11th, 2008 at 7:07 am
We are THAT family says:
I.Am.So.Jealous.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Robin says:
What stunning photos. So many colors and materials. I especially like all the tilted photos. Whenever I try a shot like that it just comes out looking lopsided but yours look fantastic.
How amazing would a mixed set of those dishes be too…
July 11th, 2008 at 10:48 am
di says:
That sounds like so much fun!!! I would have gone nuts, I’m sure. I especially like the toy car.
July 11th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Ginny says:
Oh man, I was just telling my kids about the Annual Brimfield Flea Market. We lived in Palmer, and there were mini flea markets all the way to Brimfield. That is one of the things I miss most about N.E. I love your pictures. I think you captured the spirit of the event. Thanks for the walk down memory lane for me.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
golightly says:
Oh my gosh I am SO jealous!! We have the Rose Bowl and Long Beach Flea markets here monthly but they are NOTHING like that!! AND the vendors practically charge full-value in many cases. Not as fun and colorful – how I long to be on the East coast some days!
July 12th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Janel says:
Look at all that Fiestaware!!! I have it in green, red, white and some pink. I love the stuff!
July 16th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Joe Perkins says:
Looks like you enjoyed the “Brimfield experience” I’m a dealer and 20 year veteran of the shows. I’ve been to The Paris fleas, the massive shows at Newark & Swinderby in England and many others. There is nothing like Brimfield anywhere in the world. I set up across from the tile girls whose booth you showed above. They are writing a book about them. Stop by and say hello. Please visit my new website at http://www.AntiquesNut.com By the way I have some ads on there which lead you to my http://www.EuropeAntiqueTrip.com website. If you can get away next winter, join us antiquing in Europe. See You!! JOE
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Crazy Daisy says:
amazing! something about the ticket booth caught my eye… hummm
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:37 pm