Football Weekends . . .

It is football season . . . and yes I am my son's biggest fan!

So where are all the vintage finds during football season???
I have put mine in an antique mall . . . where you will find lots of
great old-fashioned vintage finds!!

an old football print . . .


a pine door with mail slot . . .


lots of cool stuff . . .


and more cool stuff . . .


and "yes" a bit of 50's mixed in here and there . . .


like this great thermos . . . perfect for a tailgate party or . . .
hot chocolate in the stands!!

Where is all this vintage stuff??

At the Poulsbo Antique Mall . . . in Poulsbo, Washington!!
(near the waterfront)


This is Paul . . . he is the owner . . .


Tell him I said "hello"!! :) :)



( This is where I will be until next season . . . I will post a schedule soon!! . . . liz )

Fall Flea - my other space . . .

A few pictures of my other space . . .

One space I did was in creams and browns - you can see that here . . .

But as a designer - I like lots of different looks!!!


Here is a look I am very fond of!!


Lots of color . . .


Industrial, Signs and Such . . .


vintage merchandising racks . . .


it makes me very, very happy!!

Hope you like it too!! . . . liz

Fall Flea Vendor - Paula's Paisley Place

This is Paula . . . she is a wonderful gal!!!

I am so glad she came to the market . . . just look at her . . . she is
always so happy, positive and brings such great energy to all that she does!!
I personally love being around her!!


I like to think we have a lot in common . . . we both love vintage,
interior design and business, and I find it so easy to talk with her about so
many other things as well!!!


loved this wicker settee . . . full of down cushions!!


and of course the turkey platter I should have bought!!!

I am so glad she has been part of the Seabold Vintage Markets . . .
and I hope she comes back again and again!!

Thank you Paula for joining us - we loved having you!!!

Fall Flea Vendor - "Joan"

These three ladies were going to do an outside booth at our Fall Flea . . .
but it was pouring down rain outside!! Joan had come all the way over from
Seattle - so we made room for her in the middle of the market . . . so glad we did!!!
Hopefully we will see them all at the next one!!!

I did get their picture . . . but unfortunately not their space . . .


Marcia, Connie, and Joan!!

Joan . . . Thanks again for joining us!!!

And hopefully next time - the weather will be sunny for all our outside vendors!!

Fall Flea Vendor - "Leah and Mike"

Introducing another one of our new wonderful vendors . . .

This vendor is a husband and wife team - Leah and Mike. Their space had lots of
vintage finds . . . . we all loved the mix of things and so did the customers - their
space was busy all day long!!!


Great vintage finds . . . loved the green lunch box!!


Mike and Leah . . . we were all loving her "wolf" dress form filled
with . . . wonderful vintage jewelry!!


As I said . . . it was a fun mix of things - and they did it perfectly!!


bake-lite knives and silver . . . displayed on a darling children's ironing board!!

It was so much fun having them both at the Market . . . They were full
of positive energy and were truly one of the sweetest couples I have ever met!!!

We were so glad they joined us!!!

Fall-Flea Vendor - "White on White"

Introducing "White on White" . . . a business started by two longtime friends - Deb and Carol.

The booth was dedicated to whites and creams . . . with a few colors
thrown in here and there . . . it was absolutely beautiful!!

beautiful linens, slips and fashion . . . in vintage whites and creams!


Carol and Deb . . .


rosemary shortbread . . . made by their friend Cheri . . .
This shortbread is absolutely amazing!!


and more wonderful linens . . . starched the old fashioned way !!

They are going to start a blog soon - I will let you know
when it is up and running!!

Can't wait to see what they bring to the market next time!!!

Fall-Flea photos

A few photos from the Fall Flea . . . it was a wet and rainy day - but
inside it was warm and dry . . . lots of great vintage finds . . .

a few pictures of my booth . . .




vintage buttons . . . on pillows


great fall colors . . .


the chairs that my pillows are on were brought to the market by my friend Mudge . . .
Aren't they fabulous!!!


My darling step-daughter Meagan and her wonderful cupcakes!!!
I had to snatch this cupcake for a quick photo because everyone loved them and they were
gone in a flash!! I am hoping she will bring them to all our vintage markets!!! Isn't she a cutie-pie!!

Thank you so much Meagan . . . you are a sweetheart!!!


my cross pillow . . . mixed in with the pillows and bedding from Bainbridge Blues!!


My best friend Maresa . . . isn't she just so vintage . . . she always looks
great!! Thank you so much for helping me with the displays!

I love spending time with you!!



More photos from the vendor's booths coming up next!! . . . :)

Winners of our finders-keepers game #2

This game is so much fun!!!

We had six vintage objects this time. The object of the game . . .
if you find the item (listed on the blog a day or two before
the event) - you get to keep it!! :)

I am happy to say that all the items were found and now
have wonderful new homes!!! It is so much fun to see how happy
everyone is when they find something . . . it still makes me smile . . .
even now when writing this post . . .

I absolutely love this game!! :)

and now . . .
the winners . . .


finder-keeper #1 . . . leather "le jockey club" paris binoculars
(one of my very first personal finds ever)
. . . found by Gary :)


finder-keeper #2 . . . metal flower frog - found by Shane :)


finder-keeper #3 . . . old cream jar - found by Carrie :)
she is going for a ride in my old "51" red ford truck :)


finder-keeper #4 . . . wooden butter press - found by Denise :)


finder-keeper #5 . . . old metal "in-basket" - found by Mariela :)


finder-keeper #6 . . . ironstone butter-pat - found by Raejean :)

Don't these people look happy . . . I personally think all flea markets should do this . . . it should be a standard rule - wouldn't that be fun!!

I can't wait to find some things for next time . . . and just so everyone knows - I am going to hide them really well!!! :)

More market photos coming soon!! . . . liz

Seabold Vintage Market - Fall Flea

I am so excited for our fall market . . .
hope you can make it . . . rain or shine :)

The Seabold Vintage Market - starts at 2:00 pm and goes until 6:00 pm . . . Saturday - Sept.19th!!



We do not have an early-buy and there is no cost to attend . . . it is just an old fashioned flea market . . . with wonderful things . . . different from one market to the next . . . hope you can make it!!!

Click here for directions.

by the way . . . the above clock is for sale . . . it is big, it keeps great time, I have enjoyed it for years and . . . it is a fun and exceptional find!!! :)

Hope you have a great weekend and hope to see you at The Market!!! - liz

Finders Keepers #2

The finders keepers game is fun and easy . . .

• review the blog a day or two before each market to see what items are in the game . . . (sometimes I do this the night before!)
  

• find the item in one of the vendor's booths . . .
  

• it will say "Found" on the tag and will not have a price . . .

• bring it to the cashier at the main entrance . . . we will verify it, take your picture for an upcoming blog post on all the winners . . .

• and then the best part . . . you get to keep it!!!! :)

The Finders Keepers items for the Seabold Vintage Market Fall-Flea 2009 are as follows . . .

from left . . . old metal "in-basket", leather "le jockey club" paris binoculars (one of my very first personal finds ever), wooden butter press, ironstone butter-pat, metal flower frog, and old cream jar . . .

good luck . . . have fun!!!!

see you soon . . . - liz

Sneek Peeks - Fall Flea

I am so excited for this particular market!!! I love the fall . . . creams,
carmels, warm greys and browns . . . are a few of my favorite colors this time
of year. I am not necessarily a orange pumpkin color gal - but absolutely
love the white ones!!! Here are a few items from the storage unit just waiting
for the market on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 2 - 6 at the Seabold Community Hall.
(click here for directions)

Hope you like what you see . . .


great vintage luggage . . .


a "french pattern" form, wood moulding, a great grey metal chair (there are 2) . . .


an old egg basket and peeling white watering can . . .


a wonderful dress form with black metal stand . . . and much, much more . . .

See you soon . . . liz

Today is a very special day . . .



check out the new blog for Flea Market Style . . .

it is going to be wonderful and full of all sorts of great
fresh-vintage ideas and information!!!

Can't wait for their magazine!!!

Vendor Info. . .

Over the last few weeks . . . I have had several requests for
vendor information on the Seabold Vintage Market's upcoming
fall-flea on Sept. 19th . . .

"the trading post"


Up to this point - the vendors have been close friends and community friends that have the same desire for a true vintage market with some fun thrown in!!!

We have had great vendors with great vintage finds and also great customers who seem to enjoy what we are doing. It is definitely not as big or as awe-inspiring as some of the other shows . . . but - we are loving it all the same!!

"bainbridge blues"


There is something wonderful about vintage markets that bring us all together. For one thing - we all have something in common . . . we love vintage, we love a good flea market and we love seeing friends - both new and old. And of course . . . we love the hunt for that perfect treasure!!!

"heather's booth"


So on that note . . . if you would like to be a vendor - do not hesitate to apply for our fall show. We are looking for people who love vintage . . . be it vintage finder/dealer, vintage designer, vintage mother or vintage artist . . . one who really loves the vintage lifestyle - I am sure you know who you are!!

"seabold vintage market"


We would like the Seabold Vintage Market to remain a true vintage market . . . as we already have wonderful studio tours, art walks and one fantastic Rotary auction /rummage sale here on Bainbridge.

If you share this vision - please send me an email with your thoughts and ideas on your particular space - and if it fits the general idea of our market - I will send you a vendor information packet with all the information you will need. Please send emails directly to me (liz) at . . . lledorze@aol.com and thank you again for your interest!!

"joan's booth"
"maresa's booth"

I would love the fall show to be the best vintage market yet :)

Also . . . if you would like to be on our customer mailing list - please email me at lledorze@aol.com and I will make sure you are added to it - either by email or actual address - whatever you prefer!!

Summer - Flea 2009

Here are some more pictures of the summer-flea . . .
it was a truly a beautiful day with family, friends, community and lots of vintage finds . . .

A few pictures from Maresa's booth . . . as I said before . . . hip, edgy and cool . . . just like she is!!! She is my very best friend and is like a sister to me - I have know her since I was two years old . . . that is a very long time - unfortunately the hip, edgy and cool stuff has never rubbed off on me - she is always one step ahead on fashion . . . always :)

Most of these furniture pieces can be found at Jackstraw - a very cool men's clothing store on First Avenue in downtown Seattle. You can also view some of the items at 1st dibs (deja neu furniture at Jack Straw) I love everything about this type of furniture!!! I grew up in a modern house . . . who knew? We had a great turquoise fridge in our kitchen . . . and I am pretty sure we also had a turquoise phone just like the one below :)








a few Seabold Vintage Market close-ups . . .






Two of our wonderful customers . . . Carrie and Pauline . . .
so glad you came to our market . . . it was so nice to meet you both - you were both so sweet!! And by the way Carrie - I think you were able to take home most of my favorite things - including that basket from Heather's booth. :) And . . . Pauline took home my favorite stool ever!!! :)

After shopping - they treated themselves to a dinner at . . .
"The Four Swallows" . . . my all time favorite restaurant!!!

Great vintage finds - great food . . .
it can't get much better than that :)

Hope you enjoyed your day . . . thanks for making the
trip over to Bainbridge Island - we loved having you!!

More of Heather's beautiful booth . . . when I first met her - I knew instantly that I loved her style . . . it just keeps getting better and better - she is amazing!!!






My friend Paula's booth . . . I am sure many of you know her as she
has been an interior designer on the island for years and is the owner of Paisley Place Interiors. She also used to own an antiques store on Winslow Way as well. I am so glad she joined us!!! She and I share a similar enthusiasm for the whole vintage search . . . I just got an email and she is already on the road finding things for our fall-flea :)






Market girls . . .
my sweet friend Deb - who helped me out in more ways than you know,
her beautiful daughter Michelle who spent the day watching
my daughter Hattie (not an easy job I might add!!),
and my dear friend Mariela and her sweet little Cyrinne.


"Mehdi" (Mariela's husband) . . . you were so helpful - we couldn't
have done it without you!!! Thank you again!!!


Deb's friend, Deb and Michelle . . . love the apron Deb!!!


Claire's booth . . . lots of great finds from . . . kids games,


to old vintage Christmas decor . . .


to vintage books . . . silver and more . . .


Ruth Devine's booth . . . dont you love the look :)
I feel like I want to sit down and have some tea and crumpets with her!!!
I was so glad that she and her husband Vic joined us!!!


loved this old quilt of hers . . .


Joan's booth . . . she had her artwork on display as well as her vintage items . . .
I absolutely loved her "green-sustainable" collages . . . bread tags over
bread and flour wrappings, with sayings about bread . . . loved it!!! She also had her garden hat on - and just look at that smile :) She also has a blog called . . . September tea. Check it out!!


This is the one I had to take home with me . . .


when I got home . . . I realized the collage had 2 red-crosses on
the "king arthur flour" label . . . can you see them? I love red crosses!!!
It was definately meant to be!!! I knew I had to have it the moment I saw it!!!
Joan - you are a gifted artist . . . I mean that!!!

The colors are great - just wait . . . soon you will know exactly what I am talking about . . . I can't let you know just yet . . . as I will be introducing it at the fall-flea . . . it is then that you will know what it is that I am talking about!! :)

This was Joan's bike she had when she lived in England . . . Maureen bought it early on and everyone spent the day riding it around. :) If anyone has pictures - send them my way :)


Joan's booth partner . . . Linda . . . she had some great garden art and . . .


wonderful pin-cushions . . .


I bought this pin cushion from her . . . just darling!!


Next up . . . The Trading Post's booth!!! . . .

Most of you know Susan and Deborah from their other great store "Rancho Winslow". . .
(one of my very favorite stores . . . love their cowboy boots!!)

Well . . . they have just opened . . . "The Trading Post". . .
a new consignment store on Madison . . . across from the movie theaters.


I stopped in and all I can say is - that it is amazing!!! I hope to do a post on their store and show you how great it is!!! They are always having fun . . . so stop in their store and see for yourself . . . :)


Maureen's Booth . . . I absolutely loved this collection . . . Maureen has always had
great taste . . . in everything!! Gerry - the wonderful and amazing Chef at . . . "The Four Swallows" bought this set just after I took this picture - and will be displaying it in the restaurant. I can't wait to see it!! I took a picture of Maureen and Gerry and was excited to share it with you . . . but it didn't turn out very well!! Maybe I can get one next time :)

All this talk of The Four Swallows is making me hungry as I am now craving her food!!! Gerry is one talented chef!!


Maureen with her new vintage bike that she bought from Joan . . . she and her friends rode it around the on the grass and were having a great time doing so!! It was fun to see adults having such a good time!!

Marcia in her garden booth . . . another garden hat :) I know it was last minute . . .
I am so glad you joined us!!


"Heathers" outside booth . . . once again - so very charming!!!





I could look at Heather's photos all day . . . they are perfectly merchandised . . . some of them should definately be published!!!

my son Pierre's booth . . .
he helped with our outside space and sold some of his old bobble-heads and sports cards. He also helped taking the pulled-pork sandwiches out to everyone!! Thank you Pierre!!

He is a great kid . . . he is 13 - I'll keep you posted . . .

my daughter Hattie . . . dressed up as a butterfly-princess all day . . .
just ask Michelle . . . this butterfly is sometimes harder to catch than the real ones :)


And last but definitely not least . . . A big thank you to my wonderful husband Jeff . . . without him - none of this would have been possible . . . He is true sunshine in my life . . . come rain or come shine!! Love you sweetie!! - liz

Heather's Booth . . .

A few pictures of Heather's booth . . .
She had a booth inside and outside - She and her son
David put this all together in under 2 hours! I can't begin to
tell you how beautiful everything was . . .

lovely . . . simply lovely!!!






more pictures up soon . . .

I am off to Bainbridge Blues . . . see you soon !!!! :)

winners of the finders-keepers game!!!

The finders-keepers game was so much fun!!! I personally
had a blast giving the items to the vendors to use in their displays and
then it was so much fun to see people find them . . . adults playing
a game like we did when we were kids . . . how fun is that!!!

finder-keeper #1 . . . flower frog - found by Ellen :)

finder-keeper #2 . . . old gym-locker basket - found by Lynne :)

finder-keeper #3 . . . ironstone dish - found by Thomas :)
(husband of finder-keeper#1)

finder-keeper #4 . . . baby-ben clock - found by Alayne and her daughter :)
(they preferred not to have their picture taken - I respect that)

finders-keepers #5 . . . old orange crush soda bottle - found by Carrie :)

It was so much fun . . . I am already thinking of ideas for
next time . . . life is short - we need to have some fun!!! - liz

. . . more pictures up soon :)

Sneek Peeks - summer-flea . . .

Sneek peeks for the summer-flea . . . I have to confess . . . I am a little late on the whole sneek-peeks idea . . . but I still have a few photos to share . . . although it may be a bit late :)

As I have said before - I love wonderful textiles . . . both vintage and new!!! I look for quality, great colors, and most importantly - natural fibers and great patterns!!! Below are a few pillows that were made from vintage blankets and draperies . . . that give a great vintage look . . . but still feel fresh and new!!!

an old wool plaid blanket made into pillows . . .(found at Kelly's "off the wagon antiques" in Port Orchard). I also found the "Nehi" bottle there - I will be selling this one . . . but typically I have a hard time parting with these as I collect them :)

I also love numbers and letters . . . and what great colors!!

Anyone who knows me - knows I love red and cream . . . believe it or not I see red as a neutral - at some point I will show you what I am talking about!! I truly believe red can go with most colors if done correctly!!! Lots of colors can be neutrals if looked at it in this manner!! If you pick great neutrals (or should I say great "thread" colors . . . it is just amazing what you can do with them!!!


here is a pillow that I meant to show with the "orange" chair back in March at the summer flea - . . . sometimes things take me awhile!!! I bought the old draperies around the same time I bought the chair and was amazed at how wonderful they looked together!!! I meant to have the orange chair, the floral "drapery"pillow and a bunch of fresh pink gerber daisies . . . but I was a little late. I absolutely love this fabric!!! it is not every day you can use orange and pink together and make it work - but I personally love it!!!


Love this old blanket mixed with a bit of modern. It is very . . . "Maresa" . . . she is going to have a space and I am sure it is going to be ultra cool, hip an edgy!!! She has kept some of it a secret - so . . . I just can't wait to see what she has!!!

It is a beautiful day . . . see you at the market :) liz

Finders Keepers #1 . . .

The finders keepers game is fun and easy . . .

• review the blog a day or two before each market to see what items are in the game . . .

• find the item in one of the vendor's booths . . .
  

• it will say "Found" on the tag and will not have a price . . .

• bring it to the cashier at the main entrance . . . we will verify it, take your picture for an upcoming blog post on all the winners . . .

• and then the best part . . . you get to keep it!!!! :)

The Finder Keeper items for the Seabold Vintage Market summer-flea 2009 are as follows . . .

from left . . . and old orange crush bottle, a locker basket #144, an oval flower frog, an ironstone soap dish from J&G Meakin, and my favorite item - from my very own clock collection . . . a cream and brown "baby ben" that still ticks and has a great alarm!! :)

good luck . . . have fun!!!!

up soon . . . some sneek-peeks at some great stuff - can't wait to show you!!!
see you soon - liz

summer-flea invite !!!

Here is your official invite to our summer-flea . . . a small, old fashioned market with lots of local talent!!! We have vendors - both inside and out this time and the weather is supposed to be great!!

So come and spend some time with us and some wonderful vintage finds and collectables!! Should be lots of fun!! Hope to see you there!!

At 5:00 we will be serving our famous . . . "island style" pulled-pork
sandwiches . . . if you have had one - you already know how good these are :)
If it is your first time to try one - you will soon know what we are talking about!!


invitation . . .


directions . . . also included is information on the "Christmas House" summer sale . . . :)

Note: Click on the pictures above to enlarge . . . and print if you wish!!!

See you on Saturday!!!

also . . . stay tuned . . . next up - we will introduce you to our "finders-keepers" game . . .
I will give you a hint . . . in the next day or so - we will show you 3 vintage items on this blog that will be hidden somewhere in one of the booths at the show . . . if you find it - it is yours!!! :)

Doesn't that sound like fun . . . wait till you see the items!!!

Seabold Vintage Market - summer flea

Seabold Vintage Market's summer flea is just around the corner . . .
come join us for an old fashioned vintage market on Saturday - July 18th
from 2 to 7 pm - at Seabold Community Hall

Below are a few pictures from the spring-flea . . .










More details and sneek peeks coming soon . . . :)