Preparation: For a long hot day antique stall-hopping and walking dusty gravel aisles, I packed water, sunscreen, measuring tape, a list, lots of money.
And checked tire pressure. The truck was loaded with a tarp, weights, and all manner of tiedowns and rope.
Half an hour after picking up Interstate 84 north from Vernon CT, US 20 exits off Rte 84 and goes through Sturbridge then into Brimfield!
And through the fairgrounds!
what is missing???
? ?????? ?
In Northampton is Fly By Night Furniture where there is no shortage of very high quality fine furniture. They have a mix of traditional cherry-wood furniture, restored vintage cabinets, retro 60s chairs and lamps, and unique stuff like the playful blue table (on right in photo below). I bought the table for the living room.
what is missing???
? ?????? ?
Yes, the antique fair was last week. The tents and stalls haven't been taken down yet. I mistook the July 2009 dates on brimfieldshow.com, for this years. Unfortunately, 2008 fair was last week. Had it been July 16 2009, there would be people and noise everywhere. I'll have to return this Sept. for the final show this year.
It was 9AM on a perfect day that could do no wrong so I kept on heading west to Northampton where I am bound to find funky furniture and see whatever else is In.
No photos taken in Noho. Then on to here....
No photos taken in Noho. Then on to here....
In Northampton is Fly By Night Furniture where there is no shortage of very high quality fine furniture. They have a mix of traditional cherry-wood furniture, restored vintage cabinets, retro 60s chairs and lamps, and unique stuff like the playful blue table (on right in photo below). I bought the table for the living room.
Left of the table in photo, another vintage lamp for the parlor, which I bought from Faces House of Fun (Main St Northampton). What is that green thing next to the lamp???? It is an Uglydoll, also from Faces. But what is not fun about an Uglydoll? Uglydolls also come with three eyes, or like cyclops...or with two eyes but the two eyes are above and below each other. This one below shall look good on the couch or bed. I have never seen a shortage of interesting things in Northampton.
The reason for Home Depot (painting, lighting, & door projects) will be a future post
In the garden...
In the garden...
Several green tomatoes are growing.
And a butternut-squash.
And a butternut-squash.
and sunflowers
2 comments:
I love Uglydoll!
Well written article.
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