brooklyn flea market...

I imagined strolling through the Brooklyn flea market with a chill in the air, wearing a sweater and feeling the crunch of leaves under my feet as I scoop up lots of bargain baubles to make jewelry. I did go to the Brooklyn flea market but that isn't exactly how it played out.

There was no chill, I wore no sweater, the leaves were still on the trees and a bargain in New York is not quite the same as a bargain everywhere else.

I baked.  I'm from Phoenix people and I'm telling you it was hot, I got sunburned.  Look at that photo, see anybody in a sweater?  Don't get me wrong, I was thrilled to be there and am glad to have finally had the opportunity to go, especially with my Mom who is a great bargain hunting companion, but the heat and higher than I'm used to prices left me a little wanting.

There were some interesting animals...

 
Funny Farm anyone?  I loved that movie...

this owl was $275 - seriously????

A piece I would have liked to stuff in my suitcase because I do love me some drawers...

They did have probably the best food stalls I've ever seen at any flea market...

I only bought a couple bits and bobs to make a few pieces of jewelry with...

and one vintage necklace that was too fantastic to pass up (it's already in my shop)...

Sorry I didn't take more photos.  I was hot.  Did I mention the heat?