http://fleamarket.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-09T20:30:23Z Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/02/19/celebrate-mardi-gras-at-home-with-new-orleans-style-decorating.htm <div style="margin: 7px 0px 0px 15px; width: 162px; float: right; font-size: 0.8em;"><img style="width: 162px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/fleamarket/1/0/0/4/-/-/pairofurns.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Classic garden urns are perfect for a New Orleans style courtyard.<br /> Photo &#169; Leah French</div> <p>If you're not celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year, you can still give your own home some of that decadent, Big Easy flair.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/02/19/celebrate-mardi-gras-at-home-with-new-orleans-style-decorating.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/02/19/celebrate-mardi-gras-at-home-with-new-orleans-style-decorating.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:59:47 +0000 2012-02-19T22:59:47Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/02/09/2012-flea-market-listings-for-arizona-and-alaska.htm <p>The 2012 flea market listings for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/findafleamarket/a/2012-Arizona-Flea-Markets.htm">Arizona</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/findafleamarket/a/2012-Alaska-Flea-Markets.htm">Alaska</a> are now available. The rest of the states will follow shortly.</p> <p>Email me at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=mailto:fleamarket.guide@about.com">fleamarket.guide@about.com</a> if I've left out your favorite flea market, or to suggest listings for other states.</p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/02/09/2012-flea-market-listings-for-arizona-and-alaska.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:23 +0000 2012-02-09T20:30:23Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/start-a-specialty-booth.htm <p>Don't let your flea market or antique mall booth blend in amidst the masses of vintage and antique sellers.</p> <p>Instead, make it a shoppers' favorite by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/sellingbasics/qt/Selling-Vintage-Merchandise-At-Flea-Markets.htm">specializing in a specific type of merchandise</a>. You can specialize in a favorite period or style, or you can carry all styles and periods of a single merchandise type.</p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/start-a-specialty-booth.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:54:54 +0000 2012-01-31T22:54:54Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/flea-market-listings-for-alabama-and-california.htm <p>The 2012 flea market listings for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/findafleamarket/a/2012-Alabama-Flea-Markets.htm">Alabama</a> and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/findafleamarket/a/2012-California-Flea-Markets.htm">California</a> are now live. The rest of the states will follow over the next couple of weeks.</p> <p>Let me know if you don't see your flea market on the list.</p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/flea-market-listings-for-alabama-and-california.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:56:03 +0000 2012-01-31T21:56:03Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/submissions-for-2012-flea-market-directory.htm <p>I'm working on a comprehensive flea market directory with updated listings for 2012.</p> <p>Whether you're a<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/sellingbasics/ss/startfleamarketbusiness.htm"> flea market seller</a> or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/insidershoppingtips/ss/Load-It-Or-Leave-It-When-A-Bargain-Is-Not.htm">shopper</a>, email me at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=mailto:fleamarket.guide@about.com">fleamarket.guide@about.com</a> to make sure I've included your favorite flea.</p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/31/submissions-for-2012-flea-market-directory.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:54:02 +0000 2012-01-31T11:54:02Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/30/collections.htm <p>Some people appreciate beautiful objects without feeling any need to own them. Others are driven to collect. I'm one of the latter. So are most of my designer friends.</p> <div style="margin: ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/30/collections.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/30/collections.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:40:55 +0000 2012-01-30T23:40:55Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/29/an-inviting-home-on-any-budget.htm <p>Over the weekend, I reconnected with an old friend I haven't seen in at least 15 years. Talking to her reminded me of how comfortable I always felt in her home.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/29/an-inviting-home-on-any-budget.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/29/an-inviting-home-on-any-budget.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:32:49 +0000 2012-01-29T23:32:49Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/23/10-top-flea-market-finds.htm <p>The rare, elusive items aren't the only flea market treasures worth buying.</p> <p>Ten of the most common flea market finds add interest to nearly any interior. Lighting and chairs are two of my favorite types of finds -- and two of my biggest weaknesses.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/23/10-top-flea-market-finds.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/23/10-top-flea-market-finds.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:13 +0000 2012-01-23T11:30:13Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/11/look-for-winter-finds-at-the-thrift-store.htm <p>It's been unseasonably warm where I live, but I know others are feeling winter's bite.</p> <p>If the cold is curbing your flea market adventures, get familiar with your local thrift stores. You'll stay warm, and you may snag a host of vintage finds.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/11/look-for-winter-finds-at-the-thrift-store.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2012/01/11/look-for-winter-finds-at-the-thrift-store.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:16:25 +0000 2012-01-11T12:16:25Z http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2011/12/31/my-resolutions.htm <p>If you're planning to make resolutions this year, why not make a few pertaining to your home?</p> <p>Here are mine:</p> <ol> <li>I won't buy anything unless I have a place for it. </li> <li>I'll make three new <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/diyrepairsrestyling/qt/13-Flea-Market-Finds-To-Turn-Into-Table-Lamps.htm">table lamps from flea market finds</a>, to replace the ones the cat knocked over.</li> <li>I'll find some solution for storing my books. I think they spent most of 2011 breeding.</li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/od/diyrepairsrestyling/qt/How-To-Make-A-Square-Pillow.htm">Sew throw pillows</a> from my favorite discontinued fabric samples and donate the rest.</li> </ol>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2011/12/31/my-resolutions.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://fleamarket.about.com/b/2011/12/31/my-resolutions.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:38:18 +0000 2011-12-31T22:38:18Z