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January 1, 2009 '08 was Great to the Flea
Racked named us #2 of its top 10 new stores of the year--right behind the Red Hook Ikea (which we also love). And the NY Times picked our collective foodstuffs as one of the best gastronomic bargains of the year, alongside La Superior's tacos and fab No. 7 in Fort Greene. If 2008 was this great, hopefully '09 will be just as fine. December 23, 2008 Flea-->DUMBO Winter Pop-Up
For 12 weekends, starting January 10/11, the Flea will be launching a Winter Pop-Up Market for antiques in DUMBO. We're taking over an unrented corner storefront in a prime location every Saturday and Sunday until the end of March. (The outdoor Flea returns the first weekend in April 2009.) The Winter Pop-Up will feature 25 top vintage/antique vendors of furniture, clothing, objects, jewelry, curiosities, accessories, art, lighting, and more. We're curating the Pop-Up very selectively to provide a mix that appeals to folks looking for quality, hard-to-find, and collectible items. (As my grandma would say, "Oh, that sounds like nice stuff." Exactly Miriam.) The kind folks at New York magazine and Gothamist already showed us some love. We'll be revealing the first round of vendors here in the new year, stay tuned. December 22, 2008 Flea Hiatus
Thanks to everyone who helped us make the '08 great: vendors, customers, clean-up and security staff, Flea Smurfs (you know who you are!), Loughlin HS peeps (thanks MC Kevvy Kev), Eddie Rock's delivery/porter service, Transportation Alternatives' bike valet, Moosaka on the decks, and on and on. We are grateful! The Flea will be back in Fort Greene the first weekend in April 2009. Stay tuned to the blog for the latest updates--we'll have lots of news in the meantime. (Big announcement tomorrow in fact.) December 20, 2008 Open for Business
December 18, 2008 Gift of Light
Our little caboose is a runway train that could--and we thank everyone who bought, sold, munched, strolled, told, braved the cold, and of course dripped huarache juice on the schoolyard pavement. (We're launching a 12-week indoor "pop-up market" for vintage/antiques vendors in Dumbo, starting Jan. 10/11. It will be at 76 Front St. and be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 6pm. We'll be back in Fort Greene the first weekend in April 2009. Stay tuned to your Flea Blog for the latest--much more info coming soon.) Here's one last highlight of Gifted vendors for the final Sunday. Hanukkah is, as "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" recently suggested, ultimately an energy-efficiency holiday. With that attitude, check out the groovy iLampe folks, John and Kirsten, who salvage trash and thrift-store items and turn 'em into interesting and unique lights. Their lamps incorporate tossed-off Eames and Saarinen parts, as well as random stuff like the adjustable beaker holder, worn metal pipes, vintage brass socket, and Edison bulb in "Beaker" (above).
Our pals from Castor + Pollux will be in the house, er, Temple on Sunday, mostly with their awesome purses, hoodies, and T's festooned with their double-horse logo.
Plus, of course, loads of amazing vintage objects, jewelry, stationery, toys, art, crafts, clothes, and food. For the last time in '08, see you at the Flea! December 17, 2008 Give It Away
In a nice coup, the Food Bank has tapped the Robin Hood Foundation to do a $2-for-$1 match for every dollar donated this holiday season. (The goal is to raise $6000 total.) You can give by buying $5 raffle tickets directly from Deb at Gifted this Sunday, or for $10 on her website. Then on Monday on her website (via video!), Deb will announce the winner of 12 snazzy prizes (right) donated by local folks (many of whom are Flea vets), including Ann Wood's amazing handmade birds, a cute Perch! Design earthenware "tiny basket," robin coasters by Sesame Letterpress (also at Gifted this week), beautiful photo prints by Traci French, and an alpaca knit hat by Hortensia Handmade (also at Gifted!). Look for Deb selling her gorgeous jewelry near the entrance on Sunday. She'll also have a basket displaying all the prizes at her table. Flea goodness! December 15, 2008 Finders/Keepers Week 20
Check back Friday at noon for this week's items. Kelsy (left) from Bed-Stuy scored the awesome "Hi-Ho" vintage Santa tree-decorating game from Rebecca at Bid Brooklyn. Rebecca's a Flea regular with awesome vintage finds, and she's popped inside for the final 2 weeks of Gifted too--antique decorations galore! (Among other things.) December 12, 2008 Scavenger Hunt Item: December 14 (Holiday version!)
For newcomers, when you find the item, which can be hidden in any vendor booth, it's yours, absolutely free! Then we post your photo here on the blog on Monday. Only one winner per calendar month. Items posted every Friday at Noon. Happy hunting! Hi-Ho Santa Claus "trim-a-tree" spinner decorating game. Vintage |
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This Sunday, Dec. 21, only the indoor market at the Masonic Temple will be open. The hours there are 11am to 6pm. The Masonic Temple (right) is located directly across the street from the Flea schoolyard, at Lafayette and Clermont Ave. More than 50 vendors will be there, including lots of Flea regulars--come on down!
Alyssa Ettinger is a star of the handmade scene, and her cast milk bottles (right) and other ceramics are old tymey and modern at the same time. 
For the final week of Gifted--and our smashing 2008 debut Flea season--we'll be helping Deb of 
