VINTAGE FINDS

Spring

by Thrift Happy

2012

www.ThriftHappy.com

Heart Vintage DesignsFavorite Flea MarketPattie Anne’s Vintage Land

Central FloridaThrifting Route

WELCOMEHello, my name is Kathy and welcome to the first issue of

Vintage Finds. It was just two years ago when I started buildingan online directory for resale businesses. I spent most of my timevisiting local antique shops, thrift stores and flea markets. I metwith the owners, photographed their latest finds and blogged aboutthem online. Little did I know that my journey would lead me here,creating Vintage Finds.

Along my way I have met a wonderful group of people. Theirabilities to restore, reinvent and re-purpose items amaze me. I hopeyou enjoy reading Vintage Finds as I share their stories with you.

May they inspire us all…Best wishes & Happy Thrifting!

KathyKathy M. Gonzalez, Editor

Favorite Flea Market

Pattie Anne’sVintage Land

Shop Owner:Kitty Breed

Central Florida Thrifting Guide

Vintage Nesting

Renningers Twin Market

Meet the extraordinary womenof this new shop in Mt. Dora, Fl.

Thrifting, It’s the New Retail

Follow Thrift Happy’s guide to thriftingacross Central Florida.

Feather your nest with treasuresfrom the past.

Have a story idea for the next issue of Vintage Finds?Email@thrifthappy.com

May 2012Issue 1

Fun FreshInviting

There is a beautiful new look at local flea markets. It's fun,fresh and inviting. Vendors are setting up one of a kind shopssharing their artistic creations and restyled items. They’vefound an inexpensive way to keep their overhead low and theirprices affordable.Have a look at one of my favorite Central Florida Flea Market....

Renninger’s Twin Markets

Flea Market Fun

Renninger’s Twin Markets Favorite FleaMarkets

Mount Dora, Florida

Next stop is the Street of Shops, located at theantique side of the market. It’s a wonderful place tospend mid-morning. Quaint little shops line the streetwith beautifully decorated antique shops, eachindividually owned..

Every weekend over 400 vendors come to Renninger’s Twin Markets, in Mount Dora, Floridato sell a wide variety of items. They have everything from fresh produce, crafts, furniture, jewelryto quality antiques and collectibles. The market is divided into two unique shopping areas, the fleamarket and the antique market.

Savvy shoppers arrive early on Saturday and Sundaymornings to browse the flea market side, where one canfind new items brought in by their favorite dealers. Movingon towards the field located at the back of the flea market,shoppers can find estate type sales. It’s here where the uniquetreasures can be found. On the way out one can grab thefreshest in fruits and vegetables from local farmers.

ReinventRestyle

Re-purpose

Wandering though the outdoor pavilion, one can find someof the most creative vendors at the market such as Kay, whosells the best in shabby chic furniture.

Janet of Evergreen, loves to restyle items, giving them a freshnew look!

EVERGREEN @ RENNINGERS BOOTH 520 &533

“Kay’s, Not Too Shabby Chic”

Last stop , head inside to enjoy the air conditioningwhile shopping for more antiques and collectibles.

Peggy’s Antiques & Toni Moody

In addition to being open every Saturday and Sunday. Renninger’s has several Antique Extravaganzasin the winter months. During their Extravaganzas an additional thousand dealers set up across the propertyfor a shopping weekend to remember.

Renninger’s Antique ExtravaganzaThe Antique Extravaganza is a dreamfor the vintage at heart. Three times ayear, for three days Renningers is alivewith antique vendors from all over theUnited States. In addition to their regularvendors over 1000 antique vendors set upshop across the property. Every thing youcan imagine will be represented from jewelry,collectibles to architectural objects. If youhaven't been grab a friend, spend the week-end and find some wonderful treasures.

TIPS FOR SHOPPING THE EXTRAVAGANZA

�Arrive early to get the best parking spot.

(Easier to fill the car with new treasures.)

�Browse between the outside and inside dealers.(The air-conditioned buildings will keep you cool )

�Bring a cart to haul your items.

�Wear comfortable shoes and a hat.

�Bring small bills.

Find Artist Suzanne & Don Puckett of Snd Designsat the Extravaganza with their latest creations. Theyspecialize in cottage & beach furniture, tables,benches, cupboards, step-stools, mirrors, pet dishes,bookcases and coat racks.

http://snddesigns.blogspot.com

Love this beach cottage look!

Love the abundance!

These dealers, were a favorite at the Extravaganza. The shearvolume of merchandise brought customers into their booths tobrowse about. The burlap was a popular find at the market.Crafters are using it to create custom bags and pillows. Artistsare using it as canvas. It’s also popping up all over as the newfabric to use in reupholstering furniture.

Rustier the Better…

Silver, a decorating staple!

Rusty hooks in the shape ofdragonflies, only $2.What a fantastic find!

Burlap Galore!

Give your home a bit of vintage charm with

antique wooden shutters. You can find them

in every color and size imaginable at the

Extravaganza. Or perhaps purchase a large

antique sign to make a bold decorating

statement.

Antiques ExtravaganzasMount Dora, Florida

Nov 16th-18th 2012Jan 18th-20th 2013Feb 15th-17th 2013

Vintage Charm

Heart Vintage Designs

Meet Shop Owner: Kitty Breed

OwnerPROFILE

Thrifting: it's the new retailBy Kitty Breed

Nevertheless, I created some great collectionsVia Etsy and retail sources. Over the course of theyears my house got crowded and I realized that agood cleaning was in order. I thought maybe I could sell some of my stuff after donatingseveral carloads to charities.

Fast forward to the present… I spend every weekend at the flea market running myown booth and love it! I get to go out picking and have learned a ton about selling vintageitems. I've met the nicest people and scored some great deals along the way.

I started out with a booth at a now shuttered flea market mall and sold decorative itemsI was ready to pass on to someone else. I kept collecting and graduated to a huntress of well,Junk. I've developed an aesthetic that embraces the chippy and patinaed. I don't think I cango back to the mall anymore… too boring.

Back in the 80's I was like everyone else, hitting the malls andbuying everything new. I got really good at finding great retailbargains. It didn't hurt that I was a size 8 and could always findclothes on sale. I ventured out a bit into the world of thriftingat consignment shops in nearby towns. I had a good time. Butwhen I went to the flea market where I lived, I found mostly cheapnew stuff so I kind of forgot about it.

Even if you've never thrifted before, it's not toolate to start and I'll be glad to share a few pointers I'vepicked up along the way. For starters, get a GPS evenif you're good with directions. Get to know a few vendorsin your local area. When you're ready to open a booth ofyour own, their advice will be invaluable. Pick at everypossible opportunity and get to know typical price ranges.

Most importantly, determine what makes up the essenceof your style. Doing this isn't as easy as it sounds but itmatters. Whatever it is that you always gravitate to willbe what you can sell. One tip I can offer is to try to brandyour personal style using only two words to help guideyou in your purchases. {I cheat and use three words.Mine are "Shabby Vintage }

Don't sweat the small stuff. You'll learn as you go. Justdon't spend too much on your wares and remember thatthrifting is the new retail. You'll never go back.

Heart Vintage DesignsRenningers Flea Market

Mount Dora, FlHeartVintageDesigns.blogspot.com

Welcome to Vintage Finds! Come along with me on my Thrift Happy Routeacross Central Florida. Whether you are looking for high quality finished itemsor you next project piece you won’t be disappointed. Best wishes, Kathy

www.ThriftHappy.com

The Best Little Thrift Shop in Town415 Citrus Tower Blvd,(off Hwy 27)Clermont, FL

Pop Vintage200 S Highway 27 # BMinneola, FL 34715(352) 243-0600

The Hen’s Nest127 W. Washington St.Minneola, Fl 34715352-242-9484

Choice Collections664 W Montrose StClermont, FL 34711(352) 394-7817

South Lake Animal League770 W Montrose StClermont, FL 34711(352) 394-1818

The Vintage View789 W.Montrose StClermont,Fl352-243-9977

Finders Keepers650 Eighth StClermont, Fl 34711352-243-6174

Flower's Finds719 A West AveClermont,Fl352-552-6507

2nd Home Store 601 E Highway 50Clermont, FL 34711352-242-0357

South Lake County

Central Florida - Thrift Happy Route

Photo: The Hen’s Nest, 127 W. Washington St. , Minneola

Decologics50 East Joiner StWinter Garden, Fl 34787407-347-3413

Restore114 South Dillard StWinter Garden(407) 905-0406

Habitat Humanity Restore2001 N. Rock Springs Rd.Apopka, Fl407-880-8852

Joan's Thrift Store345 West Main StApopka, Fl407-443-7735

2nd Home Store770 S. Orange Blossom TrailApopka, Fl 32703407-886-0940

Goodwill701 S Orange Blossom TrailApopka, FL 32703(407) 889-2965

Apopka - Ocoee - Winter GardenWest Orange County

Decologics11119 West Colonial DrOcoee, FL 34761

Antiques & Uniques104 W Mckey StOcoee, FL 34761(407) 877-0150

Page's Pastiques741 Tildenville School RdWinter Garden, Fl 34787(407) 877-3845

Lacey's Past & Presents121 W Plant StWinter Garden, FL 34787407-877-1953

Edgewood Ranch1010 S Dillard StWinter Garden, FL 34787(407) 877-9958

Buried TreasuresThrift and Gift1027 S Dillard StWinter Garden, FL 34787407-614-8996

Goodwill13221 Colonial DrWinter Garden, FL 34787(407) 654-6292

Top photo: The Hen’s Nest, 127 W. Washington St. , Minneola

Orlando

Antique Center on Orange2010 N. Orange Ave,Orlando, Fl 32804407-893-5253

Art Angels Arts & Antique Market5515 S. Orange AvenueOrlando 32809407-872-3884

Community Thrift Store5456 S Orange AveOrlando, FL 32809407-290-6003

Bargain House3301 S. Orange AveOrlando, Fl 32806407-859-1388

Deja Vu Vintage Clothing1825 N. Orange AveOrlando, Fl 32804407-898-3609

Dechoes2525 E. Colonial DriveOrlando, Fl

Something Different1618 N. Orange AveOrlando, Fl 32804407-897-6707

Antique Center on Orange2010 N. Orange Ave,Orlando, Fl 32804407-893-5253

Photos: Art Angels Arts & Antique Market, 5515 S Orange Ave, Orlando

Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land

Pattie Anne's Vintage Land, located in Mount Dora, Florida is a one of a kind shopping experience for vintage inspired goods, home decor and furnishings.This shop houses some of the best and creative dealers in the area. ZenCowgirl and Black Cat's Hollow along with several other amazing ladies havecombined their talents and opened a new retail establishment at the corner of10th Avenue and Donnelly Street, in Mount Dora, Florida.

Grand Opening

Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land, a must see shop!

Black Cat’sHollow

Website: BlackCatsHollow.net (work in progress)Find Her on Facebook: Black Cats Hollow

Shop name: Black Cats HollowOwner: Anne Murray Anne Murray's decorating style changes with the seasons. Right now, she's shabby & whimsical,

with a little old and little new. She also loves to create primitive mixed media artwork. Besidesbeing part owner of Pattie Anne's Vintage Land she also sells at Renningers, Flea Market side,

Aisle D, booth 4 & 6. Her booths are stuffed with antiques and vintage goodies.

ZenCowgirl

Shop name: Zen CowgirlOwner: Patricia Dando

Patricia Dando is Zen Cowgirl of Renninger'sand co-owner of Pattie Anne's Vintage Land.Her decorating style is Rustic Gypsy andCowboy Chic with a little Vintage Garden.Purchase her vintage finds at Zen Cowgirllocated at Renninger’s booth #547 and at

Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land.

The Rusty Gate

Shop name: The Rusty GateOwner: Denise Haines

Denise Haines owner of "The Rusty Gate" is one busylady selling her vintage finds over three counties. Herstyle ranges from traditional antiques to vintageinspired home decor.

Besides selling at Pattie Anne's Vintage Landshe also sells at Tres Chic Boutique in historicdowntown Clermont, Tradition's Antique Mallin Wildwood, and The Two Sisters in Dunnellon.

Website: http://rustygateantiques.blogspot.com

Janet Spoerl of Evergreen is reinventing the past for today. She loves being a littledifferent from the norm. She carries an eclectic mix of rusty, chippy, painted furniture,industrial, recycled goods and upholstered furniture. She also sells at RenningersAntique Market.

Find her on Facebook - Evergreen in Mt. Dora

Shop Name: EvergreenOwner: Jane Spoerl

Evergreen

Chici’sCottage Style

Shop Name: Chici’s Cottage StyleOwner: Cathy Whiteway

Cathy Whiteway has a shabby, cottage, eclecticstyle to her shop. In addition to selling atPattie Anne’s you can find her at Renninger’sAntique Market and Lily Lace in Maitland.Find her on Facebook - ChicisCottageStyle

Shop Name: Sweet Pea HomeOwner: Shelly Price

Offering French, rustic,modern and shabby decor.

Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land, has brought togethera fabulous group of dealers. Making it a wonderfulplace to hunt for vintage treasures. In addition tothese talented dealers, Ellie Kelding of Bird Song willbe sharing her shabby chic decor. Janet Ludwig ofthe French Broom will bring the best in modern and“polo club” decor. Beginning, April 11th, ShellyPrice of Sweet Pea Home will offer her French rusticdecor. Stop by today to see their latest vintage finds.

Coming soon to Pattie Anne’s, CeCe’s Caldwell’s Paints,

Earth and people friendly paint.

Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land947 N. Donnelly St.

Mount Dora, FL 32757352-729-1118

Open daily 10 am to 6 pm.

Vintage NestingIt’s that time again, Spring is here! A great time for feathering your nest with treasures from the past. Undoubtedly the thrill of the hunt

is what propels mother daughter duo, Donna and Tiffany owners of The Vintage Nest . But the end result is what matters most!Creating a space that is stylish and unique, decorated with just the right touch of vintage character is what they imagine when selectingpieces for their shop. They can envision the dusty pieces they pick out of barns , flea markets and auctions in their new glory long beforethe transformation is complete. Long before they have been cleaned, painted, or reupholstered and made ready for a new home! It is ofcourse this gift that makes their shop The Vintage Nest such a treasure trove to shop! Since this duo is always on the hunt it is nosurprise that their shop is ever evolving and never at a loss to delight!

The Vintage Nest, 1442 St. Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707321-231-5713

vintagenester.etsy.comTheVintageNest on Facebook

The Vintage Nest . Wordpress. com

Buy what you love.

Imagine pieces painted or reupholstered.

Character pieces never go out of style.

Keep your home comfortable .

Shop Smart ... Shop SmallSupport Local Small Business owners...

The Antique Emporium625 Florida Ave,

Cocoa, Fl

Silvia Kirchel

Chic & ShabbyArt Angels

Arts & Antique Market5515 S Orange Ave,

Orlando, Fl

SmallBusiness

BigStyle

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