Tips For Thrifting And Upcycling: Southern Kentucky flea Market Shopping
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Take a photo tour of one of my favorite flea markets and get a few shopping tips and upcycle ideas along the way. Enjoy…..
arrive early at a flea market, estate sale, or auction
bring cash
wear comfortable shoes
stay until the end of the day for better deals
take a tape measure
This is the Southern Kentucky Flea Market in Guthrie, Kentucky
negotiate prices
don’t ignore the not so clean stuff
take a magnet
inspect items for damage
check furniture inside and out
keep a photo tour or list for returning to interesting items
dress comfortably in layers
talk to the vendors
visit thrift stores on different days for discounts
look for pieces to upcycle
vintage items have character
buying new usually cost more
older furniture is more sturdy
mix vintage and antique items with new
accessorize with vintage items
imperfections can be charming
create a focal point with your favorite find
a vintage rug can ground a seating area
group small items of like kind
consider painting older furniture
change the hardware on furniture
turn a unique piece into an entertainment center
attach wheels to heavy pieces
make a chalkboard from old wood frames
paint detailed frames and distress
blue ball jars are great for storing rice, pasta, etc.
jars are great for organizing things like buttons and beads
add a string of mini lights to a large jar
make faux mercury glass with old jars
display a variety of colorful bottles
frame a colorful linen
save an old window
Craft cutter quilts into seasonal decor
wrap a gift with a vintage handkerchief
use silverplate dishes as plant pots or candy dishes
make a monogram using vintage buttons
string buttons to use as tiebacks or tree garland
use a handbag filled with flowers as a door display
make candles using old teacups
decorate a rustic birdhouse with old hardware
I hope you enjoyed the photo tour and the list of tips and ideas
What a great collection of items under one roof! I’ve been using antique Ball Jars for 40+ years to hold various pasta, dried beans & peas etc. I use both types lids – porcelain lined zinc and glass lids/rings. They keep your food fresh & pest free.