flea market season has begun

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Flea market season has officially begun for me.  It was a bit cold this past Saturday but my sister and I decided to make a quick trip to welcome it in.  We have a great local flea market called the Kane County Flea Market, it really is quite large and fortunately for me - only a 20 minute drive.  Last summer we were there every month.  So I have been anxiously awaiting the warmer weather.  I wasn't really expecting much from the first trip of the season but look at what I walked away with - all for under $10.

I found a great, beat up little bench for $6!  I've been wanting a little one for my kitchen and was pleasantly surprised to find this fat guy.  He is one solid and stubby little bench and I love him.  My only complaint is the strip of wood.  I really didn't want to paint him but I think I may have to.  The strip just bothers me.  Especially after seeing it in pictures.

So what color do I paint it?  I'm thinking of changing out the curtains too.  I think I want to either leave it a blue color or maybe red???

I also bought some pages from an old children's book.

I loved the elephant.  Oh and the lion.  I think they will be so great to frame in a nursery or little boy's room.  So I am going to hold onto them until I or someone I love has need of them.  I liked the monotone color - I think it could be a cool color theme to incorporate.  

Oh, and the photos ran me $4 total so all in all I think it was a fabulous opening day!

I hope it is a good sign of the rest of the season.