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INTAGE FINDS by Thrift Happy
2012
Central Florida Thrifting Route
Spring Heart Vintage Designs Favorite Flea Market Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land
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WELCOME Hello, my name is Kathy and welcome to the first issue of Vintage Finds. It was just two years ago when I started building an online directory for resale businesses. I spent most of my time visiting local antique shops, thrift stores and flea markets. I met with the owners, photographed their latest finds and blogged about them 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. Their abilities to restore, reinvent and re-purpose items amaze me. I hope you enjoy reading Vintage Finds as I share their stories with you. May they inspire us all‌ Best wishes & Happy Thrifting!
Kathy Kathy M. Gonzalez, Editor
May 2012 Issue 1
Favorite Flea Market Renningers Twin Market
Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land Meet the extraordinary women of this new shop in Mt. Dora, Fl.
Shop Owner: Kitty Breed Thrifting, It’s the New Retail
Central Florida Thrifting Guide Follow Thrift Happy’s guide to thrifting across Central Florida.
Vintage Nesting Feather your nest with treasures from the past.
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Fun Fresh Inviting
Flea Market Fun There is a beautiful new look at local flea markets. It's fun, fresh and inviting. Vendors are setting up one of a kind shops sharing their artistic creations and restyled items. They’ve found an inexpensive way to keep their overhead low and their prices affordable. Have a look at one of my favorite Central Florida Flea Market.... Renninger’s Twin Markets
Renninger’s Twin Markets Mount Dora, Florida
Favorite Flea Markets
Every weekend over 400 vendors come to Renninger’s Twin Markets, in Mount Dora, Florida to sell a wide variety of items. They have everything from fresh produce, crafts, furniture, jewelry to quality antiques and collectibles. The market is divided into two unique shopping areas, the flea market and the antique market.
Savvy shoppers arrive early on Saturday and Sunday mornings to browse the flea market side, where one can find new items brought in by their favorite dealers. Moving on towards the field located at the back of the flea market, shoppers can find estate type sales. It’s here where the unique treasures can be found. On the way out one can grab the freshest in fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Next stop is the Street of Shops, located at the antique side of the market. It’s a wonderful place to spend mid-morning. Quaint little shops line the street with beautifully decorated antique shops, each individually owned..
Wandering though the outdoor pavilion, one can find some of the most creative vendors at the market such as Kay, who sells the best in shabby chic furniture. Janet of Evergreen, loves to restyle items, giving them a fresh new look!
Reinvent Restyle Re-purpose
“Kay’s, Not Too Shabby Chic” EVERGREEN @ RENNINGERS BOOTH 520 &533
Last stop , head inside to enjoy the air conditioning while 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 Extravaganzas in the winter months. During their Extravaganzas an additional thousand dealers set up across the property for a shopping weekend to remember.
Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza The Antique Extravaganza is a dream for the vintage at heart. Three times a year, for three days Renningers is alive with antique vendors from all over the United States. In addition to their regular vendors over 1000 antique vendors set up shop across the property. Every thing you can imagine will be represented from jewelry, collectibles to architectural objects. If you haven't been grab a friend, spend the weekend and find some wonderful treasures.
TIPS FOR SHOPPING THE EXTRAVAGANZA Ÿ Arrive early to get the best parking spot. (Easier to fill the car with new treasures.)
Ÿ Bring a cart to haul your items . Ÿ Wear comfortable shoes and a hat. Ÿ Browse between the outside and inside dealers. (The air-conditioned buildings will keep you cool )
Ÿ Bring small bills.
Love this beach cottage look! Find Artist Suzanne & Don Puckett of Snd Designs at the Extravaganza with their latest creations. They specialize in cottage & beach furniture, tables, benches, cupboards, step-stools, mirrors, pet dishes, bookcases and coat racks. http://snddesigns.blogspot.com
Love the abundance!
Burlap Galore! These dealers, were a favorite at the Extravaganza. The shear volume of merchandise brought customers into their booths to browse about. The burlap was a popular find at the market. Crafters are using it to create custom bags and pillows. Artists are using it as canvas. It’s also popping up all over as the new fabric to use in reupholstering furniture.
Silver, a decorating staple!
Rusty hooks in the shape of dragonflies, only $2. What a fantastic find!
Rustier the Better‌
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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 Extravaganzas Mount Dora, Florida
Nov 16th-18th 2012 Jan 18th-20th 2013 Feb 15th-17th 2013
Heart Vintage Designs Owner PROFILE
Meet Shop Owner: Kitty Breed
Thrifting: it's the new retail By Kitty Breed Back in the 80's I was like everyone else, hitting the malls and buying everything new. I got really good at finding great retail bargains. It didn't hurt that I was a size 8 and could always find clothes on sale. I ventured out a bit into the world of thrifting at consignment shops in nearby towns. I had a good time. But when I went to the flea market where I lived, I found mostly cheap new stuff so I kind of forgot about it.
Nevertheless, I created some great collections Via Etsy and retail sources. Over the course of the years my house got crowded and I realized that a good cleaning was in order. I thought maybe I could sell some of my stuff after donating several carloads to charities. Fast forward to the present‌ I spend every weekend at the flea market running my own booth and love it! I get to go out picking and have learned a ton about selling vintage items. 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 items I 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 can go back to the mall anymore‌ too boring.
Even if you've never thrifted before, it's not too late to start and I'll be glad to share a few pointers I've picked up along the way. For starters, get a GPS even if you're good with directions. Get to know a few vendors in your local area. When you're ready to open a booth of your own, their advice will be invaluable. Pick at every possible opportunity and get to know typical price ranges. Most importantly, determine what makes up the essence of your style. Doing this isn't as easy as it sounds but it matters. Whatever it is that you always gravitate to will be what you can sell. One tip I can offer is to try to brand your personal style using only two words to help guide you 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. Just don't spend too much on your wares and remember that thrifting is the new retail. You'll never go back.
Heart Vintage Designs Renningers Flea Market Mount Dora, Fl
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Central Florida - Thrift Happy Route Welcome to Vintage Finds! Come along with me on my Thrift Happy Route across Central Florida. Whether you are looking for high quality finished items or you next project piece you won’t be disappointed. Best wishes, Kathy www.ThriftHappy.com
South Lake County The Best Little Thrift Shop in Town 415 Citrus Tower Blvd, (off Hwy 27) Clermont, FL
Choice Collections 664 W Montrose St Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 394-7817
Finders Keepers 650 Eighth St Clermont, Fl 34711 352-243-6174
Pop Vintage 200 S Highway 27 # B Minneola, FL 34715 (352) 243-0600
South Lake Animal League 770 W Montrose St Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 394-1818
Flower's Finds 719 A West Ave Clermont,Fl 352-552-6507
The Hen’s Nest 127 W. Washington St. Minneola, Fl 34715 352-242-9484
The Vintage View 789 W.Montrose St Clermont,Fl 352-243-9977
2nd Home Store 601 E Highway 50 Clermont, FL 34711 352-242-0357
Photo: The Hen’s Nest, 127 W. Washington St. , Minneola
West Orange County Apopka - Ocoee - Winter Garden 2nd Home Store 770 S. Orange Blossom Trail Apopka, Fl 32703 407-886-0940 Goodwill 701 S Orange Blossom Trail Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 889-2965 Habitat Humanity Restore 2001 N. Rock Springs Rd. Apopka, Fl 407-880-8852 Joan's Thrift Store 345 West Main St Apopka, Fl 407-443-7735
Edgewood Ranch 1010 S Dillard St Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 877-9958
Decologics 11119 West Colonial Dr Ocoee, FL 34761
Buried Treasures Thrift and Gift 1027 S Dillard St Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-614-8996
Antiques & Uniques 104 W Mckey St Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 877-0150 Page's Pastiques 741 Tildenville School Rd Winter Garden, Fl 34787 (407) 877-3845 Lacey's Past & Presents 121 W Plant St Winter Garden, FL 34787 407-877-1953 Top photo: The Hen’s Nest, 127 W. Washington St. , Minneola
Goodwill 13221 Colonial Dr Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 654-6292 Decologics 50 East Joiner St Winter Garden, Fl 34787 407-347-3413 Restore 114 South Dillard St Winter Garden (407) 905-0406
Orlando Antique Center on Orange 2010 N. Orange Ave, Orlando, Fl 32804 407-893-5253
Art Angels Arts & Antique Market 5515 S. Orange Avenue Orlando 32809 407-872-3884 Community Thrift Store 5456 S Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32809 407-290-6003 Bargain House 3301 S. Orange Ave Orlando, Fl 32806 407-859-1388
Deja Vu Vintage Clothing 1825 N. Orange Ave Orlando, Fl 32804 407-898-3609 Dechoes 2525 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, Fl Something Different 1618 N. Orange Ave Orlando, Fl 32804 407-897-6707 Antique Center on Orange 2010 N. Orange Ave, Orlando, Fl 32804 407-893-5253
Photos: Art Angels Arts & Antique Market, 5515 S Orange Ave, Orlando
Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land
Grand Opening 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. Zen Cowgirl and Black Cat's Hollow along with several other amazing ladies have combined their talents and opened a new retail establishment at the corner of 10th Avenue and Donnelly Street, in Mount Dora, Florida.
Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land, a must see shop!
Black Cat’s Hollow
Shop name: Black Cats Hollow Owner: 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. Besides being 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. Website: BlackCatsHollow.net (work in progress) Find Her on Facebook: Black Cats Hollow
Zen Cowgirl
Shop name: Zen Cowgirl Owner: Patricia Dando
Patricia Dando is Zen Cowgirl of Renninger's and co-owner of Pattie Anne's Vintage Land. Her decorating style is Rustic Gypsy and Cowboy Chic with a little Vintage Garden. Purchase her vintage finds at Zen Cowgirl located at Renninger’s booth #547 and at Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land.
The Rusty Gate
Shop name: The Rusty Gate Owner: Denise Haines Denise Haines owner of "The Rusty Gate" is one busy lady selling her vintage finds over three counties. Her style ranges from traditional antiques to vintage inspired home decor. Besides selling at Pattie Anne's Vintage Land she also sells at Tres Chic Boutique in historic downtown Clermont, Tradition's Antique Mall in Wildwood, and The Two Sisters in Dunnellon. Website: http://rustygateantiques.blogspot.com
Shop Name: Evergreen Owner: Jane Spoerl
Evergreen
Janet Spoerl of Evergreen is reinventing the past for today. She loves being a little different from the norm. She carries an eclectic mix of rusty, chippy, painted furniture, industrial, recycled goods and upholstered furniture. She also sells at Renningers Antique Market. Find her on Facebook - Evergreen in Mt. Dora
Shop Name: Chici’s Cottage Style Owner: Cathy Whiteway
Chici’s Cottage Style
Cathy Whiteway has a shabby, cottage, eclectic style to her shop. In addition to selling at Pattie Anne’s you can find her at Renninger’s Antique Market and Lily Lace in Maitland. Find her on Facebook - ChicisCottageStyle
Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land, has brought together a fabulous group of dealers. Making it a wonderful place to hunt for vintage treasures. In addition to these talented dealers, Ellie Kelding of Bird Song will be sharing her shabby chic decor. Janet Ludwig of the French Broom will bring the best in modern and “polo club” decor. Beginning, April 11th, Shelly Price of Sweet Pea Home will offer her French rustic decor. Stop by today to see their latest vintage finds.
Shop Name: Sweet Pea Home Owner: Shelly Price
Coming soon to Pattie Anne’s, CeCe’s Caldwell’s Paints, Earth and people friendly paint.
Pattie Anne’s Vintage Land 947 N. Donnelly St. Mount Dora, FL 32757 352-729-1118 Open daily 10 am to 6 pm.
Offering French, rustic, modern and shabby decor.
Vintage Nesting It’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 selecting pieces for their shop. They can envision the dusty pieces they pick out of barns , flea markets and auctions in their new glory long before the transformation is complete. Long before they have been cleaned, painted, or reupholstered and made ready for a new home! It is of course 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 no surprise that their shop is ever evolving and never at a loss to delight!
Buy what you love. Imagine pieces painted or reupholstered. Character pieces never go out of style. Keep your home comfortable .
vintagenester.etsy.com TheVintageNest on Facebook The Vintage Nest . Wordpress. com
The Vintage Nest, 1442 St. Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707 321-231-5713
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