That Time of Year Again

It's time for Brimfield again!!!!! The Brimfield Antique Show is one of the largest outdoor antique shows in the world! The Brimfield show is held here in a small town in MA three times a year (May, July and September since 1959) with thousands of dealers attending.

Last year I went in September but this time I'm going to hit up the first installment, which is going on now through Sunday, the 16th. I figure I'll be too fat and hot to go in July and September is definitely out this year:) Originally one of my best friends, who is an architect and furniture designer in Manhattan, was going to come up and stay with me and we were going to go together, but she got called to Hawaii at the last minute for a job she's working on...hmmmph! So now I'm off by myself, which is no big deal, since I'll probably have to take frequent food, bathroom and rest breaks. Hopefully I can go on Friday, I figure it'll be less crowded than the weekend, although the forecast here is showing rain on Friday and a bit more sun on Saturday. Hmmm.

I don't have anything specific in mind to get this year...but hopefully I'll find something cute for the baby's room. And maybe I'll find some more letterpress printing blocks or aqua blue mason jars. I also love mercury glass, I'd like to add to my "collection" with some real old pieces.

{from Yankee Magazine}



{from Country Living}

{from Bittersweet by Margot Klope...read about her trip here}

{from Antique Therapy...read about her trip here}

Check out my photos from last year's trip click here. And see what I actually bought here.

I'll let you know how it goes:) Anybody else going this year (or been before)? Even if not, what are your favorite things to shop for when antiquing? Got any bargaining tips for me?

Ps. I just realized that this time last year I was at the New York Stationery Show (a totally different but equally exciting experience as Brimfield)! So fun!! If you're headed there this weekend (there's lots of blog talk going on about the show recently), good luck and have fun. I can't wait to read all about it when everyone gets back. Here's what I learned last year.