The French Flea Market and Artisan Fair

Hello My friends!
I am sure you were beginning to wonder about when I would let you see some of my pictures of this weekends Event...

Well, Today is the day!

We were all so....busy with last minute setup...
Then the Event itself...
That I was unable to get a post in before the show!

I am thrilled to tell you...
We broke all attendance records we had even thought to set...
Before noon on Friday!
At last count, we had over 1800 people come to shop the Flea Market!

Some from as far away as Canada!

Many more from Kentucky,
Ohio,
Illinois,
and Michigan!
My dear blog buddy Sandi @ Wayside Treasures came to see us from Michigan!

With the additional vendors inside...

We were able to have 22 of the most Amazing Merchants and Artisans!

A few from the world of Blogg are:

Amber and her "shopgals"

Carrie and Doug with Hothouse Market!

Jackie with Shambora Studios

Rebecca Ersfeld And her daughter Jodie

Rebecca And Jodie Stayed with us so we were able to spend the evenings of the event with them as well as our usual "after party" at my new dining table in our soon to be dining room!
(I will share some pics of my flea market purchase with you soon!)

We also got to meet:

Nikki from Vintage farmhouse

And

Angela with Unexpected elegance

As well as many others from all across the state of Indiana!
I will share some more of our wonderful vendors soon!
For now,
I thought I would show you around my space!

My daughter April came from Texas to run things for me!

She did so all by herself on Friday
And was joined by my son's girlfriend Amanda on Saturday!

This allowed me to run around and do ...Well, whatever it is that I do to make this event run as smoothly as possible so that the Horton's can take care of everything they have to do...which is alot!

that's me on the left!

So, where was I...

We decided to do a Pastel French Studio Theme this year...

so we planted in buckets...

Painted on chairs and pillows...

and really played off of the "Atelier" theme

I really had a wonderful time playing around in my real studio at home getting ready for the event!

even my outdoor signage was paint related!

Once the girls were settled...

Karen Kay and I did some shopping...and picture taking!

Speaking of pictures...Our precious French mimes were a huge hit
As was this photo booth we made from old doors!

I saw people in it all day on both days!

Some of them were quite silly!

We were serenaded by a wonderful young musician!

And truly enjoyed the whole experience!
I will be back with more after I get some rest...But I hope you enjoyed your tour thus far!

Until next time!

27 comments

AnonymousSunday, July 10, 2011
It looks like it was the best day! We have nothing like this around here...I'm always in flea market envy!
Good job with everything - I definately would have been a big customer if I lived just a little bit closer. :)
Hot House MarketSunday, July 10, 2011
Donna~ Thank you soooo much for having us! We had a blast and can't wait to come back~ <3 Carrie & Doug @ Hot House Market
Sew a Fine SeamSunday, July 10, 2011
Oh I had such a blast being there this year! Wishing I had been there earlier, I'm seeing some stuff that was NOT there when I arrived around 10:00am!
SO GLAD for you that there were so many people there and that so much merchandise went to new homes. I'm gonna try to come next year too - definitely worth the 2+ hour drive:)
UnknownSunday, July 10, 2011
Donna, thank you for having such a nice Market, hope to see you next year my friend Krista and I would like to have a booth next year.. We had so much fun....

Pattie
The Shabby Chick
Debra@CommonGroundSunday, July 10, 2011
DONNA!!!! Over-the-top FABULOUS! I love it, Girl, How exciting it must have been! Your little mimes are the icing on the cake! XXOO Debra
Robin's Nesting PlaceSunday, July 10, 2011
Donna, I was there on Friday and your space was fabulous! You really rocked the paint theme, I was in complete awe! I took a few pictures of the event too and did a post on it linking to your blog. You guys at Horton's did a great job!
AngelaSunday, July 10, 2011
Donna, thank you so much for the opportunity to participate this year!! I had NO IDEA what to expect and it exceed any of my expectations. I hope to be there many years to come and will be more prepared with a theme! ;)
~Angela
chateau de fleursSunday, July 10, 2011
hi Donna, your show looked fabulous! I can't believe how many people came out,how exciting, but then again I can see why they came! Best wishes and much more success to you and your show! Christie
AnonymousSunday, July 10, 2011
At least I got a chance to visit online. what a fun day - love the mimes.

I am sure everyone had the best time.
The Vintage FarmhouseSunday, July 10, 2011
Donna-Yikes, I really don't look like I am smiling!
Anyways, thank you so much for having me for the event. I loved every minute of it. there was just so much fabulousness everywhere!!
KarenSunday, July 10, 2011
What a great event! The pics are great and the vendor's booths looked amazing. Looking forward to more pics!
xo~
Karen
CarolSunday, July 10, 2011
Oh it looks great!!! I would have loved to have been able to attend and shop til my little heart dropped :)
oldgreymareMonday, July 11, 2011
aye carumba! holy toledo! OMG! and holy #$#@

fabulous! amazing! tremendous! stupendous! holy cow and everything else....
you rocked it! I knew you would! WOOT!

oh and schazammmmmmmmmmm
lol

much love
z

my word verification was diculu..even that sounds festive <3
Amy ChalmersMonday, July 11, 2011
this was a great tour, but now I am wondering, did I miss that you are the organizer of this event?? If so, double wowsers. I loved seeing some of my fav bloggers out there too, and your booth looked awesome, I noticed the paint can signage immediately!
DarlaMonday, July 11, 2011
I am enjoying every photo here and look forward to seeing more.
SueMonday, July 11, 2011
Donna, Your show truly exceeded my expectations! The vendors all had quality mdse. and the day was so much fun for us. If I could have been there again on Saturday, I would have, just to see what everyone else re-stocked! But I think I was a little far away. LOL Thanks for my little gift- it was enjoyed when I got home. Now, take a little time to relax and breathe..... hugs, Sue
RebeccaMonday, July 11, 2011
Hey Sweetie
Thanks for all that you do! You know I love ya...
It couldn't have been better.
Get some rest
Blessings
R
UnknownMonday, July 11, 2011
Wow! It looks amazing. I really wish I could be there... Pretty things there.
trash talkMonday, July 11, 2011
I told R.E. and now I'm telling you. You can't have a beautiful booth AND look beautiful too. It's just not fair to the rest of us.
Gotta tell ya girl...your mind scares me...but in a good way!!!
Deb
LisaTuesday, July 12, 2011
Donna,
It all looks totally amazing! Your booth was so adorable! Love the color palette!
Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresTuesday, July 12, 2011
An absolutely wonderful and obviously successful event. The mimes are fabulous and the photo booth made from doors such a fantastic idea. Congrats on pulling it all together so beautifully! Best wishes, Tammy
SusieTuesday, July 12, 2011
DEAR DONNA,
MEETING YOU IN PERSON AND REBECCA WAS WONDERFUL. MY HUSBAND SAYS OO-LA-LA ABOUT YOU AND REBECCA.:):) HE'S NOT COMING NEXT TIME.LOL. I ADORED THE MIMES. WE DIDN'T STAY LONG ENOUGH...HAD CAR TROUBLE AND NEVER MADE IT BACK. SO WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE?? SMILES, SUSIE
CreateologyTuesday, July 12, 2011
Your event tells how carefully you worked and prepared every detail. Record attendees and lovely booths filled with so much beauty are definitely going to bring them back next year. Great job dear...
AnonymousWednesday, July 13, 2011
We had such a lovely weekend! Thank you so much for your hard work and your hospitality. Can't wait for next year!
xo
Jackie
Dreaming of VintageWednesday, July 13, 2011
I wish I could have made it! It looked like a lot of fun!
Kelly
UnknownWednesday, July 13, 2011
Wow-what fun it looked like-I'm drooling and a long way from Indiana but never say never!!lol I'm your newest follower!
{northern cottage}Monday, July 18, 2011
I've just spent the better part of the morning exploring through your posts AND I JUST LOVE YOUR BLOG! Newest follower and enjoying all your displays, spaces and images.

Would love to have you pop over for a visit sometime - www.northerncottage.blogspot.com