*announcing* The Pond Market

The Pond Market You know that little project I've been mentioning here and there? Well, here it is - The Pond Market!

I LOVE flea markets (yes...we've already established that) so of course I'm always snatching up whatever awesome things catch my attention. The only problem is that I can't keep it all for myself and leaving treasure unpicked is simply not an option!

The solution to my addiction? A curated online shop where I share my vintage discoveries from flea markets around the world - with YOU!

You've read my Market Memos and seen my personal Show & Tell's - now go check out The Pond Market for some stylish vintage goodies that each have their own story to tell!

P.S. I have major butterflies in my stomach right now. It's so crazy to finally have this little idea up and running online! I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please share it with your friends! Oh, and follow The Pond on Twitter too ... Thanks, guys!

{show & tell} vintage finds from sunbury antiques market

vintage finds from Sunbury Antiques MarketCrown Devon espresso cup and saucer Paris-made brass buttons Dunragit Creamery stoneware jar

I'm still smiling from my trip to Sunbury Antiques Market yesterday. It was exactly what I was looking for in/around London in terms of market size, merchandise mix, and price points. I'll share more on the market experience later...today I want to give you a peek at what I brought home with me in a new blog feature I'm calling show & tell.

Now, feel free to imagine me standing in front of your second grade classroom holding up my new found treasures...

1. I've desperately been wanting a serving tray to use while lounging on our bed. We don't have a sofa so I spend A LOT more time on there than I normally would (maybe that's why I'm always so sleepy?). This Picquot serving tray is absolutely perfect. I love the texture and color combinations of the sycamore wooden handles, aluminum sides, and etch printed laminate center.   Turns out that the tray is a sibling to a Picquot kettle we bought at Camden Market (as pictured on the manufacturer's home page). I love that kettle just the same.

2. Joe likes his cup of joe (and espresso) so I bought him a swanky espresso cup with saucer by Crown Devon Fieldings of England.  Based on the style of their stamp - and a google search - I learned that this set could be from anywhere between the 1930's to the 1960's. Awesome. I love the matte look of the black paired with the gold...just can't seem to get away from this combo. I've literally been buying black and gold/brass things for years!

3.  With an eye for DIY, these brass buttons made in Paris beckoned me to think "necklace." All I need is some chain and I'll be ready to sport a new baubly accessory :)

4. We don't have many country-esque elements in our decor so I thought that this stoneware jar from Dunragit Creamery of Scottland would be an easy touch - just add some flowers and voila! A bushel of billy balls would look really nice, si?

And with that, ladies and gentlemen and fellow second graders, we wrap up our first show & tell. Did you like? Let me know what you think, your comments always make me smile!

P.S. There were more treasures that came home with me but they aren't for show and tell just yet. I promise that you'll see them soon!