When my kids ask me what I want for Mother’s Day, or my birthday, or Christmas, I usually tell them I don’t want or need anything. And I truly mean it, I don’t need anything. This year for Mother’s Day was different, though. I told my daughter Sadie that there was something I wanted – to spend the day with her. I had something special in mind, and she agreed.
We spent the perfect day at a vintage market called the Farm & Frills Junker’s Market. It was held in Enumclaw, Washington, which is about an hour drive from Seattle. We strolled through 3 barns chock full of all types of vintage goodness.
Today, I’m sharing my vintage finds from the market, and how I have repurposed and styled them in my home.
I picked up a charming pillow made from a flour sack. I adore the faded green graphic, and the sweet pom pom trim. The fabric is so soft, too. I have been adding a few touches of green to my home, and this pillow jumped out at me.
I have been on the hunt for a large vintage crock. I do see them fairly often, but they are usually quite expensive. The prices at the market were definitely reasonable, and I found this substantial crock with handles.
(Cat photobomb).
I placed the crock in my dining room, next to my English pine cabinet. These big crocks are great for extra storage, but very pretty with flowers, too.
One of the vendor’s had a basket filled with antique ledgers from an Italian olive farm. I bought a couple of them, and I plan to frame them. I’m thinking of a Restoration Hardware-ish look with a simple black frame.
They are from the 1920’s and have Italian handwriting on them. The paper is so perfectly and authentically aged.
I found a sturdy old metal and wood factory stool that I’m using as an end table next to my couch.
I think the rustic patina on the wood is so pretty with the painted green metal.
I placed a couple of books across the rungs.
An old photo of a tall ship in a black frame was my final find. I leaned it against the back of the bookshelf next to old locker baskets filled with vintage books.
On the way home from the vintage market, Sadie and I stopped at a roadside produce stand and bought salt water taffy, sweet cherries and old fashioned root beer. We drove home chatting and snacking and passing by several lovely farms. It was such a special day spent with my sweet girl.
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Muchas gracias por sus encantadores comentarios. Susan
Lovely daughter, lovely day, and lovely purchases! Well done, Mom!
Hi Cynthia – Yes, one of those simple but beautiful days to treasure. Susan
Sounds like you had a great day! You found some great things as well! What could be more perfect for Mom’s day:)
Hi Melinda – It really was a very special day with some great memories made. Thanks so much for stopping by! Susan
Such great finds Susan! I love the crock and the green stool… if I had to pick two favorites!!!
Thanks, Tana! I love all my finds, but those two are my favorites, too. Susan
Oh! that lovely stool! never seen one quite like that before, and you have made it beautiful.
Hi Susan – Thank you! I feel in love with the pretty aged wood and the green paint, and had to have that stool. Have a great weekend. Susan
Kudos to you for scoring some great finds. The vintage items are so interesting and unique — they add a homey touch to your decor.
Thanks so much! Susan
Beautiful finds, Susan! Thanks for sharing! xo
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That sounds like the best Mother’s Day ever and what great finds. You are so artful in your arrangements. I did a double take when I read Enumclaw WA. I am in Oklahoma and many years ago worked with a girl from there. I had never heard of it before we worked together and seeing this brought back memories of working with her.
Hi Pam – Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my vintage market finds. This was my first time in Enumclaw, and I have lived in Washington for almost 20 years! So happy to hear it brought back nice memories for you. Susan