This past weekend we took a quick road trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania to go antiquing and camping. The camping was fun but it rained most of the evening and during the night we had a big thunderstorm. I, being a totally novice camper, was scared but Ben slept through the whole thing! It was fun to cook dinner over the fire, which held up despite the intermittent rain. We camped at Bull's Island Recreation Area, a NJ state park. Now if we only had a place other than the bathtub to dry off our muddy wet tent!
The definite highlight of antiquing was Fritz's booth at the Tomato Factory. Fritz is collecting editor at Martha Stewart Living so I was dying to see his wares. He works on Sundays too so it was great to see him. I highly recommend visiting. Even just to see the way he organizes and displays everything. A little while back his office was shot for an issue of Living, I love the ordered chaos.
Here is a google map of the antique stores, coops and flea markets I recommend from this trip. Also each of these towns has other little shops that can also be great.
Because of the rain everything was very lush and green.
and Fritz's shop...Aren't the colors inspiring?
Such a treasure trove!
Posted by: Vicki K. | June 15, 2009 at 06:16 PM
your antiquing photos are the best thing I have looked at all morning - I'm taking the laptop out to the sun on the back porch so I can sit and soak up all that vintage china - lucky you being there in person!
Posted by: lily boot | June 15, 2009 at 07:57 PM
it is a paradise i must avoid ;).
Posted by: cindy : quaint | June 16, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Wow! I could seriously empty my bank account in there. Absolutely fabulous!
Posted by: Christine | June 16, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Wow! How did you choose? There are so many beautiful pieces there....thanks for sharing....again, wow.....
Posted by: Emily | June 17, 2009 at 01:39 PM
I was so pleasantly surprised to see this booth that I recognized! I shop here all the time and have purchased vintage tablecloths that I adore! It's too bad it rained on you- it doesn't seem like it is ever going to stop!
Posted by: Anna | June 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM
oh i can't wait for my next road trip! thanks!
Posted by: caroline | June 18, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Does he have a website? I live in Dallas, TX and can't EVER find stuff like this.
Posted by: Brandi | June 20, 2009 at 07:23 PM
My eyes popped out of my head and my mouth is literally watering. Wow. I am left speechless.
Posted by: dani@little fists | June 22, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Woah woah woah visual overload...must.visit.this.place.
Posted by: Kate | June 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I don't think I could cope with that store. I'd be hyperventilating just looking through the window.
Posted by: Jolly Caravan | June 23, 2009 at 04:39 AM
oh i love antique shops and flea markets. i'll have to take a trip and check the places out!
Posted by: brandeye | June 23, 2009 at 11:59 AM
OMG! This is amazing!
Posted by: esther | July 21, 2009 at 05:03 PM
really beautiful project and great book! I remember when I was only little - my grandparents had two lovely crocheted wall decorations at home and can never forget that and I think that is one of the first things that made me want to crochet .
This series is a visual provocation. It said my soul, afraid or tempt me ... I like every part of your share.
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