French Flea Market tomorrow: at Pomegranate

Cannot wait for our French Flea Market tomorrow (Sat. August 4, from 10-4). Our vendors are coming from far and wide (Eugene, Portland, Hailey, ID... and Bend) to set up in our gardens with all their great finds. There will be lots and lots of vintage and antique, from fashion to furniture to accessories. Cowgirl chic, garden art, fabulous chunky jewelry made from Paris flea market bits, funky furniture, plants and flowers... we don't even know what all will make an appearance. There are always tons of treasures, and it's all priced to sell. We love how this has turned into a wonderful community event – there really is no other flea market like it. Attendance has grown beyond what we ever believed possible, and we've been lucky to find so many great vendors. Most of them are not professional dealers at all: they're collectors or folks with a really good eye who do this on the side. Some fix up furniture in their garages, or stand in line for estate sales at 4am to scrounge up some good antiques for sale. Some have had shops and are clearing out all their good vintage merchandise (sometimes for pennies on the dollar).

One of our favorite jewelry makers, Kay, is coming from Eugene with her wonderful creations she makes from interesting findings gleaned at the Parisian flea markets every year (see photo below of my favorite necklace I bought from her last year). Added bonus: she brings other goodies she's found at the Paris fleas, so look for some one-of-a-kind pieces. Like some of our other vendors, she can only attend our flea market once each summer, and this Saturday is it. I can't wait to see what new vendors Cowboy Couture and Painted Pony Productions are bringing – lots of great vintage and funky cowgirl chic, between them. Vintage Chix is back with two booths full of antiques, Tess (of Beach House) also has two booths for all her wonderful upcycled vintage furniture and accessories. Kay is bringing a truckload of antiques, from dining tables to fine chairs, art and smalls. We have two expert garden designers and coaches bringing planted containers, garden art and flowers. Michelle Loves Paris is always full of surprises (she's bringing four full booths of goodies, and will be putting out more stuff all during the day), and... that's just a start.

The weather promises to be just beautiful, and we'll have two misters going in the back gardens if you get hot (Robert will be happy to show you how to make your own – not tomorrow, but he'll be glad to give you instructions any other day). Bring plenty of cash (including small bills), so you can pay and dash onto the next find. Some vendors can take cards, and for larger purchases, we can run credit cards through our shop for them (over $100). Park across the street in the mall (please, park in designated spots and don't block anything – so far, we've managed not to irritate our neighbors too much with our growing flea markets, and would like to keep on good terms with them!). Bring a shopping tote or two (my favorite flea market bag is one of those giant IKEA totes lined with bubble wrap). Put the dog on a leash and bring him or her if you wish! It's kind of turned into a doggie meet and greet, too, so that's always fun.

See you at 10 tomorrow (you can come a bit early, but some of the vendors will still be dashing around, putting things up).