Between Naps on the Porch: Let's Go Shopping at A Classy Flea!

Jan 9, 2009

Let's Go Shopping at A Classy Flea!

We are looooong overdue for a shopping trip to the Flea! I've been having major withdrawals! As I pulled up out front and started walking toward A Classy Flea, I wondered...will there be anything left after all the crazy, frenzied buying of Christmas? Will the dealers have had time to go out and find more wonderful goodies to tempt us all? Let's go in and see...

I LOVE this adorable ladies dressing table...only $75

Here's a close-up of the pretty aqua green striped fabric...

I have a weakness for firescreens...forgot the price on this one but I do remember it was reasonable...

This chest was such a pretty soft blue color: $339

Wedgwood Majolica plates: $75 each

If you live in or near Georgia, you've probably heard of The Blue Willow Inn: $6

Black Wicker Furniture...I think the chair was around $89...didn't get a price on the rest...

Angel Wings...now I just know some of you creative bloggers could come up with some fabulous ideas for these precious life size wings!

They were only $29

Gorgeous drop leaf table: $269

Cute desk: $119

Upside down Christmas tree: $89 and I think it was 50% off that price...

Beautiful Demilune Mahogany Server with Inlay: $459

Johnson Bros "Old Britain Castles"...dinner plates were $9.99 each

Bread plates were $5.95

Bet this is good since it's by Southern Living...$6

Another interesting looking book: $6.95

Great for the shabby chic fans: $8

Vintage Flexible Flyer...love these old sleds for decorating with at Christmas. I tied a big plaid bow to mine and put it by my front door this year as part of my Christmas decor. To see that post, click HERE. This sled was only $19.95

Antique Green Vanity: $245

Tole Tray: $35...not a bad price at all!

Italian lamp: $38

Wonderful Needlepoint Fire Screen: $149

Hope you enjoyed this Friday's trip to A Classy Flea! So, what would you have bought? :-) If you'd like directions to A Classy Flea or would like to see pics of some of the booths, take a look at their website by clicking HERE.

Labels: Antiques

71 Comments:

At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...: WOW!! I've certainly been going through with drawals. I was without internet most of the day, and get back on and we're off for a virtual shopping trip.. Yippee! It's been way too long. You know those books enticed me! However, I've just unpacked 6 boxes of books and put them back in the office I don't think I really need anymore.. Oh shoot.. what's a couple of more? :-) good thing this is all virtual huh? Now, I'm loving those dishes and that needlepoint firescreen is "screaming" my name. I'm curious.. what purchases did you make? This was great fun..
hugs ~lynne~
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , pcb said...: I have that Blue Willow cookbook and it's a good one, especially for beginners or if you just want some plain good food!

I have the Flexible Flyer, too, but for twenty bucks would have bought another.

So, I guess my purchase would have been the soft blue chest or the black wicker furniture..lots of good finds!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , pcb said...: I have that Blue Willow cookbook and it's a good one, especially for beginners or if you just want some plain good food!

I have the Flexible Flyer, too, but for twenty bucks would have bought another.

So, I guess my purchase would have been the soft blue chest or the black wicker furniture..lots of good finds!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , xinex said...: Wow! I really like that Italian lamp. Too bad that store is too far from here or I would have bought it for sure...Christine
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , ~CC Catherine said...: Susan, Thanks for the trip! You make me wanna go for real now.8=) What city is Classy Flea located in? I live in GA and would love to put it on my itinerary this month! Appreciate your reply in advance! Happy Friday! ~CC Catherine
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Linda Q said...: So did you bring anything home?
Some good prices there, I would have come home with a couple of those things. The little chest of drawers, good piece to redo. Little vanity was good too.
Glad you got out to look even, sometimes that is fun enough.
Linda
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Dibs on the wings!(ahtough WHAT to wear them with?)...and maybe the green basket at the foot of the demilune table.

Blessings ~ Eileen
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Glenda said...: When I was very small we had a vanity like the one shown in your first picture. The skirt opened on both sides in the front for access to underneath the vanity. You had room there for storing a small stool for seating.
Really good price on the cookbook. I gave more than three times that for my copy.
Flexy racers were a major Christmas wish for many children about fifty years ago. Often it was the only thing they asked Santa to bring them. The one you showed actually looks like a sled. The racer had wheels not runners and a movable cross-ways handlebar for steering the front wheels.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan, I just LOVE that firescreen! I WANT it! LOL! I always read your blog, though I don't usually comment, I love it! Love Ya! Connie/puddin07
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan, I just realized you have more than one firescreen, I love the Old World Hunt Scene one! It's gorgeous! Connie
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Four Paws and Co said...: Oh be still my heart! It's a trip to The Classy Flea!!! Ok, I would have brought the little blue chest home with me, don't know where I'd put it, but it would come home...

Did you buy anything???

Diane
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Jadehollow said...: Oh Susan I would have been so tempted by the blue chest. Of course I would change the color to some shade of olive. It's so funny that you posted that picture of the book about The Blue Willow Inn. I have been craving that place for the last few weeks and dying to visit the new shops that they just opened behind the restaurant. We only live about 20 minutes from Social Circle.. and years ago my Mom had a lil shop there in town called Cherished In Time. There won't be any pondering on where to go this weekend for date night.. we'll be heading to The Blue Willow Inn!
~Blessed Hugs
Debbie
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Sweetest Sue~~~ PLEASE, ma lil' suthen' belle, "run don't walk" (!) back to this darrrrling place w/ the "FUN STUFF" n' pick up those Angel Wings for me, wouldja, please???? Yessirreebob, now THAT's what I call a "Friday Night Special" for ME, "for" my DH!!!!!!!! Big, silly grins and an even BIGGER THANKS for making ME chuckle over that SCAREY n' EVER-so-FRIGHTENING VISION!!! (ANd I'm STILLL laughing at the very THOUGHT of that ~ "Ewww!")~~~Happy Friday!!! Love, Linda
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , ksarra said...: Oh girl, what a fun virtual shopping trip. I would have snapped up those red and white transferware dishes in a second. What a neat little shop, ALWAYS full of treasures. Thanks for taking us along.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Kat said...: What a great shopping trip! Some really beautiful things here. I wonder if they would charge a gazillion dollars to ship that blue chest to Texas? Perfect for our guest room redo. Kathy
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , by...K@ Ashcroft said...: If I lived closer I would say I'll take the radio flyer! Great find at $20!
The angel wings are perfect for kids pics. I have a friend who husband had their kids pics taken with them on. Just white undershirts and undies, white socks and the wings. It was precious.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Alisa Lucas-Brown said...: Susan,
How fun! That's like I went shopping with you! LOL! I loved the plates from Johnson Bros. I have a set in Blue. My mother started collecting Johnson Bros. dishes many, many, many years ago and I guess I just caught the bug too. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. - Alisa
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , kymber said...: Susan,
Oh! I miss the Classy Flea! I haven't been there in a few months due to the Christmas drain on the old pocketbook, but I would love it if you would go to my blog and check out my December 1st post. I wrote about YOU in it. I went shopping at the Classy Flea for furniture and happened across another treasure just days before you posted about it on your blog. When I read your post and saw my treasure in it, I knew I had to write about it. What a coincidence that you would take a picture of that very item out of all of the things they have in that wonderful store! It is thanks to YOU that I even shop there. I didn't even know about it before reading it on your blog. I am starting to fill my house now with the beautiful furniture I am finding there. Thanks for showing everyone this wonderful store! My little treasure now sits proudly atop the hutch in my dining room.
Blessings,
Kymber
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , FlipFlop Mom said...: Thanks for the field trip.. Ü If I had bought anything it would have been the green vanity.. my great aunt had one that she brought over from England.. and I remember sitting it at when I was a little girl and pretending I was a Movie Star.. I'd dress up in her heals.. wear her make up... great memory!!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , One Shabby Old House said...: Thank you for that fun trip via blogland. I had fun.
I love your porch! It is beautiful.
Becky
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , "Blossom" said...: Just what the design doctor ordered; a shopping trip.
I would have bought the intalian
lamp. It's lovely. What did you end up buying?
Blossom
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Betsy Brock said...: Oooh...that was fun! I haven't been to a flea market in a long time...this makes me want to go...right now!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Dixie said...: So what did you buy! Next time I'm in Georgia...
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , kenju said...: I want everything green: the plates, the dresser, etc! I like going shopping with you!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Thanks for taking us along to the Classy Flea, again, Susan. I am amazed at the quality and the prices. Wonderful!!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Lots of great deals there! The book about the Gracious Welcome looks good. I will have to find it at a local bookstore.
Great buys! I am off to check out the web site.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Decor To Adore said...: I went to my indoor flea the other day and nothing made my heart flutter. You had so much to look at. How fun!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , southerninspiration said...: Wow, what a fun trip! This store seems to have reasonable prices!! I love the JB dishes, and the books for sure; I sure love that little desk, and a few others pieces you showed! I wanna go there! Where is it???

Suzanne
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...: I want to live near the Classy Flea! I can't believe how great those prices are. That sled would be $65-$75 here.

Loved your beautiful porch in the other post....
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , KD said...: Oh fun! I want the sideboard. Gorgeous gorgeous! I also want the equestrian fire screen. Hmmmm hubby is GA right now on business......
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan! Oh my word!!! I would have scooped up that dressing table sooo quick! That price is incredible! Mentally I would have purchased almost everything... but financially... I would have gone for the dressing table and a few books. :) Thanks for sharing.

xoxoxoxoxoxo
Donna Marie
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...: I love the lamp,I can't believe it was just $38.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , sandra/tx said...: Great finds. I think I love those angel wings the best. :-)
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Glenda/MidSouth said...: Thanks for sharing your shopping trip! Have not been to a flea market in a while - may need to go this Spring.
Glenda
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...: wonderful items! I am going to have to make a trip to that store sometime!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Kathysue said...: I just love cyber shopping.First you need to go back and buy those wings. I was actually looking for wings at Christmas time to put in my guest room where I used the feather boa and feather wreat over the window.Your feather tree was my inspiration,so you see the wings could be used in your guest room.Now down to shopping,I would have bought the wings but since you saw them first they belong to you,I would have bought all the books except for the shabby chic, I already have that.The butter plates and the two Majolica plates.I have lettuce plates but would love to upgrade to true Majolica.Well I just had the best little shopping trip. Thank you again and by the way, have a great day at the Atlanta flea, give Deb a hug and if you see Eddie Ross tell him Kathysue said hi,I love Eddie Ross. Hugs to you my friend, Kathysue
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , LillyB said...: How fun! I hope you get to go back soon!!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Kathleen Ellis said...: Oh! I wish I'd been with you! What a great place! I would have snapped up that Italian lamp first thing, LOVE that...and then the fireplace screen!
Thanks for the shopping trip!
Have a great weekend!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I love to shop anytime anywhere. I think I would have had to buy the sled.

Hugs,
Chris
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Kris said...: I have a tendency to get rid of things and then regret it terribly! I recently got rid of a gorgeous drop leaf table exactly like that, and sold it in a garage sale for 25 dollars. It was my Grandmother's, and I kept the hutch, but I don't have a dining room, and the extra table was just too big to store any more. NOW...I want it back. Also got rid of a much loved hoosier and pie safe, due to having too much furniture. NOW...I am sick!!!!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Tardevil said...: Wow, thanks for taking us on another fine shopping trip where I didn't spend any $$! My hubby would be proud. (Of course, I haven't yet been over to their website). Even though I'm not a horse person, I thought the fire screen was beautiful! I loved the majolica plates, but a little to expensive for by thrifty self! Also love the British Castles. The mahogany server w/ inlay would have probably been in the back of my SUV! LOL!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Schotzy said...: That was so much fun! I enjoyed every stop. I have the book, A Gracious Welcome. It is good. I actually gave it to my daughter when she started house! Your blog is always so much fun to visit!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Cottage Rose said...: Hello Susan; Oh my I had a lovely time at the Classy Flea; So many great looking antiques. If I had the money I would have bought the black wicker love seat, and the dressing table. I have always wished for a dressing table. But my bedroom is too small for one, darn it all.

Thanks for sharing your great trip;

Hugs;
Alaura
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , imjacobsmom said...: This week I would have gone for the majolica and the transferware! It was another fun trip. The classy flea's prices are way cheaper than the antique sale I was just at this weekend! I tried to bargain with a vendor for some fiesta ware and some jadite and she wouldn't budge. you know what, then neither did I. I'm getting brave in my old age - LOL! ~ Robyn
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Julie said...: What a fun place to shop!!! I would be in there weekly!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I followed a link on a pal's blog-hello!
I had the same dressing table! Later on, my mom gave it to a friend for her daughter, so I thought that was neat as I didn't have a sister and later not a daughter to share it with.
Great finds! I love seeing goodies like this.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Cathy said...: Great store! $19.95 for the sled...it would have been going home with me.

Cathy
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Karin said...: Oh, fun! When I lived in atlanta, I used to run to the Classy Flea at lunch time. I had just enough time to go through the Flea and run over to a Goodwill- think it must have been the Marietta Goodwill- and make it back just in time. I still have several pieces of furniture from the Calssy Flea. Oh, I miss that place!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Salmagundi said...: Always love a trip to the Classy Flea! Did you buy anything this week? Sally
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , jerseygirl211 said...: Ohhhh, there are so many ahead of me that would love to own those wings, I have eight granddaughters who would love them. Also the firescreen would be just the right gift for our daughter. She had riding them for her wedding and that screen would be a great anniversary gift.

Our youngest son has a very similar dressing table at his home that I told him I'd take off his hands,;) for our guest bedroom. I hope it will be one of our future projects for that room.

Thanks so much for the tour.

Hugs
'D'
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Vintage Linen Treasures said...: What a beautiful store. So many great items and pretty nicely priced. And I love the name, too!
Patricia :o)
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , The Liberty Belle said...: What great finds! I sure wouldn't mind having that Blue Willow cookbook. Their peanut butter pie is delicious!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Bambi said...: Love looking thru the Classy Flea! I think I would have to have the blue chest. So it's probably a good thing I'm not nearby!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Anonymous said...: I just love The Classy Flea! It could be dangerous if there were one near me! Did you find any treasures you couldn't live without?
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Deleted said...: Oh Susan - seeing that antique green vanity took me back to being 7 years old and playing Princess at my grandmother's house! She had a white one EXACTLY like that in "my" room at her house. I'd dress in my Mom's ball gowns or my ballet recital costumes and play with make-up in front of that mirror! I kept my treasures (Avon lipstick samples, etc.) in each drawer. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and for letting me be momentarily young again! Hugs - Kim
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Rattlebridge Farm said...: I adore the green wicker basket under the demilune.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Angela said...: Oh my! I went to two antique stores last week and they didn't have anything of that quality or even those low prices. You are lucky to live close to some stores like that. No wonder your home is so beautiful, you know where to shop and you know how to decorate!
Take care,
Angela
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Melanie said...: Love the Blue Willow. I have that cookbook and it has great recipes. If you live near Social Circle or you are passing through, you should go:)
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Charlotte said...: Time for a trip back to the Classy Flea..I love that green vanity..The last time I was there I found the cutest terrier purse for the granddaughter, it looked real 1940ish...I love that place. Have you ever been to the Marietta Flea Market over on the south loop? I saw it yesterday and wondered if they have good stuff or junk? Sue in Marietta
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , The Raggedy Girl said...: Good thing it is far away because I would really want the..

Antique Green Vanity: $245

but I am saved by distance. Thank you for the lovely shopping trip.
Roberta Anne
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Lady Katherine said...: Oh My Goodness! I can not believe the prices! Here its triple or more! I want the desk, and the dropleaf table! I would be on my way if hubby would let me have a road trip! The dishes are great price too! I have that mirror on the vanity! It came with an antique dresser and tall chest. I been thinking of adding it to my vanity, that I have painted,stained, and used tumble marble on the top.I love the look of stain and paint. Hubby's going to tear down my stair case! Going to redo rooms upstairs, I talked him into, I hope to wait until, I go to the hospital, and finish the family and dining. My kitchen was almost done. Now the stair case is going, and he turning in a different direction. Had fun shopping! Wish those prices were here in Mississippi!
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , joanie said...: Hi,Susan. thx for your nice comments about my "fatcat." Our furry companions surely enrich our lives, don't they! You have a wonderful blog and I love visiting and getting inspiration from your terrific pictures.

Happy new year. Joanie
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , Things That Inspire said...: Wow - you have a huge following, and a lot of nice blog friends! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and thanks for the virtual shopping trip.
At Friday, January 09, 2009 , The Muse said...: ok, i have 2 choices...1. send you a check and send you shopping for me....or 2. pack my bags and head on over ...
lol
oh goodness...Susan look what you have started !
lol
At Saturday, January 10, 2009 , Candy said...: How fun! I am totally ready to do so home stuff and love to decorate with a mix of vintage and new. My husband and I are planning on attending at least one of the two antique shows here today and I may still this idea for my blog (if you don't mind). Love your blog!
At Saturday, January 10, 2009 , Confessions of a Plate Addict said...: Oh, I always love Old Britain Castles in pink!! The Wedgewood outlet inDawsonville had them on sale at Christmas...really cheap!!...and I bought a bunch, for the walls of course. You know me...Debbie
At Saturday, January 10, 2009 , Melissa Miller said...: I HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT THE UPSIDE DOWN CHRISTMAS TREE?
LOVE THE LADIES DRESSING TABLE. VERY ELEGANT. :)
At Saturday, January 10, 2009 , Jan said...: what so I want? Most everything Susan... I LOVE the server, the skirted vanity table and the antique green vanity, as my Mother had one in African walnut! if DH sees one more decorating book or magazine stuck away in hiding I am sure he will go insane. Such a shame, as I will have to sell his golf clubs first.... ;)Love this post as usual. Hugs, Jan
At Sunday, January 11, 2009 , SashaKay said...: Thanks for the advice the other day on the rate my space site!
How do you like your rachel ashwell book? im thinking of investing in one!
At Sunday, January 11, 2009 , The Quintessential Magpie said...: I think I would have bought the sled. I've always wanted one for winter decorating. The price was great, but I might like one a tad bit older. Still, I would have been tempted...

XO,

Sheila :-)
At Tuesday, January 13, 2009 , Anonymous said...: Susan,
I love your blog! I am only about 4 hours from Atlanta so I will be planning a trip soon.I am new to blogging and just can't stop reading all the wonderful blogs, its amazing! When you get a chance visit me at "SimplePleasures"

Elizabeth

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