Flea market mania

Flea market enthusiasts, get ready for shopping craziness next Saturday, August 23, for our biggest and best (and last of the season) flea market at Pomegranate. It seems we've finally hit critical mass for these things, because we have more vendors than we've ever dreamed of, and people are still calling us every day to try and get a space. At this point we've got folks setting up in the back gardens, along the canal, and filling the little parking lot (which we usually leave kind of open in the middle). They're coming from Bend and all over the state, and each one has been vetted by us to make sure they bring great merchandise. It's kind of like little Paris flea market meets Etsy artistes (there are no wrenches or icky plastic baby things at our markets). You're going to find beautiful hand crafted items (wait till you see the parisian magnet boards and vintage flatware made into tiny bud vases), plus fabulous vintage pieces, antiques, linens, chic fashion treats, treasures and furniture repurposed. All those cute display pieces we have in the shops? This is where I find them! And prices are great!

So don't be snoozing on Saturday. Get out your vintage market basket and make a mad dash for Pomegranate. It starts at 10, but I would get there just a teeny bit early for best pick (not too early or it won't all be set up). We're at 120 NE River Mall Ave., across from the north end of Macy's (good parking there).

Oh, and a bit of flea market wisdom: if you like something, put your hand on it, and don't let go until you've bought it. Do not walk away and "think about it" because it won't be there when you return. If you have a certain corner or space you're looking to fill, bring the measurements and bring a little tape measure. It helps make those snap decisions easier. Another flea market tip: return in the middle of the day or at the end and see what else some of the vendors have put out (as they sell down, many will unload more goodies). And you may see things that you didn't see before, or that were buried under some other stuff. See you on Saturday!