The first ever Portland Flea was this Saturday. The Portland Flea is the brain child of Kate Keefe Sullivan and Andrea Jones of Seek the Unique. Their goal is to create a flea market in Portland that compares to the markets of London, Paris, and Brooklyn. This first event was a modest but successful beginning. Over 20 handpicked venders arrived dark and early at 6am to begin setting up. Quality items were found in each booth. I spent $170 before the flea opened at 8:00am. About that time people began trickling and they began buying too. My bar cart and two ottomans sold almost immediately. Sales remained strong throughout the day but so did the rain. Unfortunately the forecast for sunny skies was replaced by driving rain which drenched a couple of my items. All in all it was a great day and I am looking forward to the next one on October 15th.
8:00am: The early birds are getting the worm
All the super sweet stuff at my booth
Front & Center: Custom made ottoman complete with cup holder and PBR
Sold: $75
Impulse Buy: 25 cent matchbooks
Sold: Globe bookends: $20, Gooseneck lamp: $25, Card Catalog $15
Sold: Antique trunk coffee table $120 & 120mm Mortar Case $35
Trunk Coffee Table Section
Antique Glass
Sold: Vintage patio chair set $80
Flat files still available $400
The bar cart was the first item to sell $60
Heather quilting in the rain
Yes, it rained a lot
Then it rained some more
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