I came. I saw. I bought stuff.
(albeit not a lot of stuff)
Over the weekend, I had my first Brimfield experience. Believe me when I say that it is as overwhelming as you've heard. I prepped beforehand and I heeded all the advice: I got there early, I brought a friend (Chris), I wore sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes, and brought lots of cash. Still, I choked and only came home with a couple of things.
Getting there early gave us the place practically all to ourselves. By 1 o'clock when we left (Chris had had enough), it was a mob scene.
It is true when they say you can find almost anything under the sun at Brimfield.
Butcherblock and chrome kitchen island. The tag said $995, but the dealer kept saying, "Make me an offer! Make me an offer!" In fact, it seemed most dealers were willing to negotiate prices.
A pair of leather chairs in horrible condition.
Here's a rug I had my eye on, but I couldn't pull the trigger. Asking price was $1600 and the dealer was willing "to work with me". Tempting, but that's a whole lot of money to spend on an impulse purchase.
This booth was really cute. Everything inside was cream and turquoise. I think they were asking $40 for the jug.
I loved these lamp bases, but Chris didn't.
I should have gotten them anyway.
Chris loved these giant iron man-on-horse lawn ornaments, but I didn't.
I'm really glad he didn't get them anyway.
Next time I shop for a rug, I'll wait for Brimfield.
This chest of drawers was cool. $195.
Some dealers are really on top of the trends. Vintage sports memorabilia was a big one.
Every time we saw a framed vintage photo of a sports team, Chris would whisper, "Carpe Diem" in a Robin Williams's Dead Poet's Society voice.
So what did I take home?
A large shallow basket for $5 and a framed watercolor print for $20.
I spent more on parking and lunch :)
23 comments:
LOVE brimfield! i grew up maybe 20 minutes from there so went several times as a kid. the last time i went back i was prego with sawyer. my mom and i were just making plans to try to get there next year! you took home a couple great things!
Lots of cool stuff. I wish I lived closer so I could go. May have to plan a trip.
Next year I'm going to coordinate our vacation with Brimfield - oh man that looks like a lot of fun. Lots of great stuff - really anything you can think of. I kind of like those lawn ornaments too that your hubby liked. But I really love your basket and art that you got - any ideas where you'll put them?
Love your new sailboat picture - so pretty!
What a fun experience even if you didn't score any big ticket items. I have never been and need to make the trek.
This place looks magical...and dangerous. Next year, I will go with you and we can enable each other into expensive purchases. :P
Seems a little pricey for a flea market, but plenty to look at! At least next time you'll have a better idea of what's available! still looks like a fun day :-)
Oooh definitely out of my price range, but still so much cool stuff to look at!
Jealous.
Oh I have wanted to go for so long. Maybe I'll see you there in September?
Wish there was something like Brimfield in my part of the world!
I'm with the ladies that said it was a bit pricey, but it still looks like a blast! And I totally would have been overwhelmed and probably not bought a thing! I dont handle a lot of choices very well haha.
I think that is something that has to go on my bucketlist, going to Brimfield! It just looks so incredible with so much history and character...I know those leather chairs are in crappy condition, but I can't help but adore them for what they once were...so fabulous!!!
i need to attend this! even if you don't buy anything, it looks like a good adventure :)
My idea of a perfect weekend outing! We don't have anything like that in CO, love your painting!
Wow! I wish we had something like that near here. I need to make a trip up there soon! How much fun!!
My parents used to take me to Brimfield when I was a child (they were/are really into antiques) so I know the full sense of the phrase "mob scene" like you said! Though you didn't walk away with a carload, I love the basket and watercolor that you did buy!
Oh my gosh - I have always wanted to go. It looks fantastic.
I would have gone crazy had I been there - those lamp bases are gorgeous and yes, the carpets. A real treasure trove.
Hi Carrie! Thanks for visiting my site and saying hi! I actually was visiting my parents during my parade of home attendance as well, and ensure to do so every year since I moved away! (I grew up in Powell!) Love your site! Will definitely be a regular :)
I spy lots of cool stuff! They have a similar one in DC and it is loaded with treasures but they ask for way too much and it makes impossible to buy anything.
I see you got yourself a sailboat frame. I remember awhile back you were searching for one. Glad you found it :)
Wow! I only wish there were flea markets like this in Northern California! Drooling over so many items...the large green vases, the wooden baskets, the wood benches...
Looks like a fun way to spend the day and to spend some $$$
Looks like there was so many fun (albeit pricey) goodies! Love your sailboat print!
It makes my heart beat quicker just looking at these pics! I wanna go!
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