Most of the time I work thursdays, so I always hear about how fantastic the local antique market is on thursdays but never get there. 
I had a rare Thursday off so my sister and I got up at the crack of dawn and took the trip. 
Most of the time I wind up at The Golden Nugget in Lambertville, and I have been quite happy with my finds there. I
have discovered that there are some days that are lace/doilie days, some are millinery flowers (Oh, more on those for my next post), and some days are vintage button days. Today was a vintage button day. 
I have this strange impulse to open any tins that I come accross at markets. Most of the time they are empty. But...every once in a great while you hit paydirt. Let me explain here that sometimes, you have to have faith in what looks like a pile of junk. 
Remember, chances are the person selling these either pulled them out of the trash somewhere or they bought the contents of a house and found this tin in grandmom's attic. 
It probably has been sitting somewhere untouched for who knows how long. There is rust aplenty, and trust me I get skeeved touching this stuff just as much as the next person. (hint; I carry wet ones in my bag). 
My sister and I were non stop gigglers about all the dust flying around from the doilies too. Anyway. enough of me blabbing. I will let the photos show you just a small piece of what treasures were hidden in that old tin. It was a GREAT day at the market!
This was my first time to this market although I have passed it quite a few times on my way to New Hope. 
I went with the goal of 2 things: vintage keys and lace/doilies. It was a super successful day. 
This is only a small portion of the 2 bags worth of lace I walked out of there with. So lots of handwashing in my future, but I don't mind one bit. 
I cannot wait to start working with these! I am so fascinated by the altered couture and use of vintage linens/lace/doilies. 
I bought a book yesterday on How to Manipulate Fabric. This is on my nightstand for reading asap! 
The very last stall we went to is where I purchased all the flowers and a bunch of vintage collars. All together an awesome day, spent with an awesome girlfriend. Thanks Michele :) You rock!