Flea Market Finds

The flea market is one of my favorite places to find beautiful items for myself, my home, gifts, and also a fantastic place to find pretty and affordable treasures to add to any event. Here are a few finds from my Sunday morning stroll through the Irvine Valley College Antique Market, which takes place on the first Sunday of every month.

I fell in love with this set of fine fish china. The aquatic design is so unique and would look great on any table. The tray is a nice size to use for serving and the plates could be used to for appetizers, bread, cake, or to hold small pillar candles in the center of a table. Great for a shower or small wedding.

So much silver!
Flea markets are full of sterling silver serving pieces and flatware. A great place to find a beautiful antique cake server and other keepsake pieces.

You may even run across your grandmother's silver pattern while browsing.

Cocktails anyone?
This pretty glass canister looked so cute full of tiny umbrellas. This would add color and fun to any event. Wouldn't it be a great addition to a bar?

Chic and rustic centerpiece!
Just add pillar candles or pretty flowers to these sugar molds and you have a fabulous centerpiece. They come in various sizes to fit any guest or serving table and you can usually find them for a great price. These ranged from $10 to $35 each.

Antique crystal!
Beautiful crystal of any kind can be found at most flea markets and it's usually very reasonably priced. A nice way to add a feminine and classic touch to any event.

These wooden planter boxes were so cool (and cheap)! Great for holding flowers or plants at an event. The various colors and sizes add so much interest.

Pretty wrapped soaps!
Handmade with a different wrapping for each one. They would make for great shower favors and they were only $6 each.

Colorful wooden buckets!
Another perfect container for flowers and plants. I can imagine these lining a walkway leading up to a colorful shower or farmhouse wedding.