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Flea Market Shopping

March 25, 2009 By Rhoda 70 Comments

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Rhoda & Layla

This blogworld has opened so many doors to special friendships these last 2 years for me and one of them is dear Layla, that you probably all know and love too, from The Lettered Cottage. If you haven’t visited her yet, you really must. She is talented, sweet, and so genuine and we got to finally meet up in person this week for a day of antiquing and lunch, after chatting online and on the phone these last few months.

Rhoda & Layla2

She is exactly as I knew she would be and I just love this girl and am cheering her on from the sidelines. Isn’t she gorgeous? She’s as beautiful inside as she is outside. We met up in Montgomery, AL at the Eastbrook Flea market which is very close to her and about and hour and 1/2 from me.

Thai Lunch

We had lunch next door at a wonderful Thai place and this is Cathy from the area who also joined us for the day. She’s a sweetie too and we all had a great time chatting and browsing. Meeting other bloggers is just like meeting an old friend, truly!

Bamboo shelf

So, come on along for a little antiquing with us. I spotted this really great looking bamboo bakers rack that was so pretty and only $119, a great price I thought. I racked my brain trying to think of where I could put it and came up empty.

Bamboo

I could see this in a big bathroom filled with fluffy towels and containers of bath stuff. Someone needs to buy this! It’s a very unique piece.

Glider

Did you know they are making these old-timey gliders again? This set is new but in the old style. So cute!

Island

Layla had spotted this piece already and I think blogged about it, but it’s a really pretty old looking island in that beautiful shade of blue that we all love.

Layla

Layla was checking out this iron candleholder, but decided against it. That’s the thing with antiquing. You pick things up and then put them back when something better comes along.

Old Mantel

This old mantel caught our eye too.

Old Table

And this booth made tables out of reclaimed wood that was very stylish.

Table setting

Another reclaimed wood table all set for spring.

Rhoda & Toile chair

I found a pretty black and white toile chair that I really loved and had to try out.

Toile chair

Can you see why I loved it?

Window Coffee table

Layla and I both loved this old window made into a coffee table. Isn’t that the neatest piece with the letters on the wood piece inside too?

White bowls

All I got were 2 white pieces to add to my collection, a planter on the left and a cute rustic mixing bowl on the right, so I only spent $7.

Fun day, great friends! Doesn’t get any better.

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  1. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    How fun this must have been! I love it. Love seeing what you were looking at and the great time you must have had!
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  2. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    March 25, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you ALL!

    Linda, I had to delete Carrie, unfortunately some people have no manners. Besides, she is totally wrong anyway in her assumptions.

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  3. [email protected] Porch Musings says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    Hi Rhoda…looks like a fun day! I would love to have one of those reclaimed wood tables for the dining area, here at the condo. It would be just the ticket!!

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  4. HeathahLee says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Oh, how fun! I LOVE that window/table! When we redo our kitchen windows I will most definitely do that with my old ones! That is gorgeous!

    Reply
  5. Lisa ~ A Cottage to Me says

    March 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Looks like such a fun day! I’m lovin’ some of that stuff myself!

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  6. Julia @ Hooked on Houses says

    March 25, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Wow! Looks like all kinds of great stuff. I want one of those old-time gliders. It surprised me when you said that one was actually new.

    How fun that you got to meet Layla and Cathy and shop together. Wish I could’ve been there with you. I see a few things I would’ve loved to have brought home with me. 🙂

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  7. Rose says

    March 25, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    How fun! I love Layla, too. What a talented, sweet yourg woman she is! The b/w chair is so YOU, Rhoda. Somehow, I’m guessing we’ll be seeing a version of it in your home at some point, maybe an office chair?

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  8. Twice as Nice says

    March 25, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Rhoda~ I’m so glad you girls got together for a fun day. Is that Layla a cutie patootie or what? She has such style. I’m so jealous of your get togethers and wish I lived closer. Then again I probably would have needed a U-Haul cause I don’t know it I could have passed up some of that stuff!!

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  9. CJ'SMOMMY*KIMBERLY says

    March 25, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    You both are beautiful.It is settled I can’t meet either of you in real life.I would be intimidated.The story beauty and the beast comes to mind,lol.Of course unless you have a garage sale this year,if so,Im there!

    I lovee the island.I so need that!

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  10. KelleyAnne says

    March 25, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    What a fun day. I’m so jealous! You and Layla look like you could be sisters! … definitely kindred spirits, how fun.
    Thanks for sharing your fun outing.

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  11. Allidink says

    March 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Oh it looks like you guys had a lot of fun! Everything there is so neat! Thanks for sharing pictures.

    All the best,
    Allison

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  12. Misti of Studio M Designs says

    March 25, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    OH I would love to hang out and shop with you guys! I bet that was FUN. That window table is so original, love the inside. And the island. ahhhhhhhhhhh.Love at first site!
    ~Misti

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  13. Sher's Creative Expressions says

    March 26, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Rhoda, you must go back and buy yourself that baker’s rack. It would be perfect painted with outdoor paint and placed in your patio redo outside!!! Run, drive fast (but safely) and get that baker’s rack! Think of all the great things it could hold while entertaining outside!!

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  14. Cote de Texas says

    March 26, 2009 at 2:47 am

    i am SO jealous!!!! y’all look so adorable and I wish I was there with you!!!

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  15. Jessica says

    March 26, 2009 at 5:45 am

    Can’t believe you didn’t come home with that chair…it looked like it was made for you! Looks like you all had a great day.

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  16. Susan Lang @ Designin/g Your Dream Home says

    March 26, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Thanks for sharing your fun day! The mantle is what caught my eye.

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  17. Laura @ the shorehouse. says

    March 26, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    A fun day with friends for under 10 bucks is even better! 🙂

    Great pictures of your trip…as always.

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  18. funky bag freak says

    March 26, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous day! Both of you are adorable.

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  19. Extreme Home Renos says

    March 26, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Awesome… I've really enjoyed this story Rhoda!

    And I so want that window coffee table! Fabulous inspiration.

    Thanks for sharing and visiting. 🙂

    Donna with
    Funky Junk Interiors &
    Extreme Home Renos

    Reply
  20. Darlene - Our Creative Life says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:35 am

    Sounds like you had a lovely day! Love that coffee table!! Hey just wanted to let you know your rug is taking off…have gotten 4 orders for animal print initial inlay rugs! Thanks for the new design idea…I never even thought of it untill you mentioned that combo.

    Darlene
    Creative Carpet Design
    http://www.creativecarpetdesign.com

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