Coburg Antique Fair 2009
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I didn't take very many photos this year.
Too busy looking. Too busy walking. Too busy getting out there at 6am to be among the first to see what's available this year. Too busy chatting with my Mom and Kim (that's her above) and Chris and Anna - we make quite a team. Too busy just enjoying myself. Too busy peeking at what everyone else was carrying around in their baskets and bags and rolling carts.
This was my thirdyear attending the Coburg Antique Fair. Last year the adventure was all about the bay of lockers; this year it was more about smaller things: a bedside table for Simon, a red paper holder, a glass jar for coffee, an oak mirror for Chris, and a couple of match holders for a random collection I started.
Simon got the day off and spent time with Chris' parents at a lake instead. He was so disappointed that he missed out on hours upon hours of walking around looking at old stuff (said as sarcastically as possible of course).
As for me, I love being out amidst all the treasure seekers and checking out all the random stuff. I love seeing people get excited and chattering on about giving new life to imperfect things. So many of the goods have stories buried under the layers of dust and paint and dirt. And even though the majority of those stories will never be known, there's something really cool about that connection to the past.
Looking towards a big work week with heavy concentration on my Big Picture class. I have been working on it for so long and the time is quickly approaching. Registration is going strong and remains open until October 7 with class beginning on October 1.
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Just have to say- I love Anna's little white hat! Makes me want to knit one for myself. : )
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It was a great fair. I made out like a bandit with 15 old burlap feed sacks (for a dollar each!) and boy am I happy. I am mad about burlap this year.
It seemed more spares this year (my seventh year attending) compared to earlier years. But still a great time with my mom and sisters as always!
Glad you enjoyed yourself!
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Anna's little knit hat and outfit is so cute! she's such a little darling.
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What a special weekend meeting interesting women and finding cool treasures. It was nice to see you again.
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What a great way to spend a weekend. I really must seek out a similar event in my local area, you always inspire me with your enthusiasm. Anna is adorable, as always, I love that hat, and it is a favourite of mine to put a long sleeved shirt under a cute summer one, love getting more use out of things. The pic of you in the mirror just feels so antiqueish, love all the stuff you can see!
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would love to be at that antique shop!
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Love Anna's hat! I hope you'll show us some pictures of the nice stuff you got there...
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That looks like a fun fair! It's nice picking @ antique! I adore your photos...so gorgeous! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
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Take some pics of what you got! Would love to see. Love antiques!
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I love the photo of you taking a photo in the mirror.. and I'm dying to ask if someone made that hat for Anna.. so that I might find out what pattern it is and make one for my little 7 mos. old niece.
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Hi Beth - I actually found that hat at the Gap before Anna was born :).
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It's KIM! Okay. Now, I'm thinking that we need to make a road trip down for sure! Maybe we all could get together and do lunch/dinner...? Wonder if we could convince your Mom and Paolo to come, too? Hmm...the wheels are turning.
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Yep, it's THE Kim :). I bet we could definitely get mom + Paolo to come. Mom was there this time + Paolo has done it before. Good times. We would love to have you Liz.
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For my birthday my boyfriend took me to Coburg for my very first antique fair and I just have to say thanks!! I had never heard of it before I followed the link on your blog on last year's post. It was a great experience and I can't wait to go to another.
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No post of all the finds? I finally got my pictures up. After Casey and I made 2 trips!! With a car that was probably unsafely jam-packed full. Had a blast! Just sorry I missed the morning share session! Fun to see you again :)
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