Last week my friend opK and I headed to Minneapolis for the Gathering of Friends Antique Market. They hold this market twice a year in one of the greenhouses at the original Bachman’s location.
I have to admit that I rarely actually buy anything, I mainly go to get inspiration. I like to get a feel for what kinds of things seem to be popular, such as old, crusty paintbrushes, lol!
And of course, at this time of year garden items are always popular.
There were lots of galvanized watering cans.
And quite a lot of garden statuary that was either way out of my price range, or already marked sold.
I saw a twin to my Cossetta …
priced at $425. Yowza!
But the trend that really jumped out at me was the 70’s stuff.
Who else remembers Harvest Gold and Avocado Green?
Earth tones were big in the 70’s, and now they are coming back. But apparently, so are the bright colors of the 60’s.
I’m not sure I’m ready for that, how about you?
There were some classic items on display as well, like this clothesline strung with antique baby gowns.
And plenty of quilts.
There were also a few unusual items. I was initially startled by this one …
until I opened it up to find sewing machine parts inside 😉
I didn’t find anything tempting enough to actually purchase, but I did come home with lots of ideas. I was also inspired to consider going back to hosting my own occasional sale out of the carriage house this year, so if you’re local be sure to stay tuned for more on that later this spring!
q is for quandie 
I’m not ready for a return of the 70s, but an occasional sale at the carriage house – that’s exciting!
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I’m psyching myself up to tackle having a sale again!
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YESSSSSSS!!!!! Bring back the sale!!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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I’m definitely thinking I’ll give it a go! Sometime this summer.
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I love this sale and the inspiration I get from it. But I’d be even more interested in YOUR sale!
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I’ve pretty much got myself talked into it 😉
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Love that quilt! Looks like a fun sale – we only pretty much have lots of crap around here!
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There were lots of lovely things at this sale!
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yay! I loved coming to your sales.
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Woo hoo! I’m glad people are excited about the possibility!
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I’m not ready for the bright colors of the 60’s. I think my mom had every one of those crochet throws.
I would have loved to of had the white fencing below the baby dresses. I wish I lived close I would definitely come to your carriage house sale!
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I wondered if anyone would notice that fencing. It was gorgeous, but I didn’t even look at the price. I’m sure it was way beyond my budget 🙂
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Love the baby gowns and fabulous fence! if I was closer I would be at your sale in a NY minute 😉! I’m not interested in the ‘70’s . Not sure if I ever will 😂. smiles, alice
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