There are times when I could consider myself a magazine junkie, a "paper whore" of sorts. I go through spells where I buy every one that I see that looks like something I want to know or learn or just gaze upon. And then there are spells where I buy nothing, don't even venture by the magazine aisles in Chapters, grocery stores or pharmacies. Many years ago I never had to buy my own magazines. My sister was the ultimate "crack head" junkie of magazines. If there had been a title or an award she'd have won it hands down. When she passed away so did the lure of the glossy paper. And yet something strange happened. As if perhaps she had left that part of her soul to me, to realize that while I may have disdained magazines as frivolous reading because I was the more sophisticated sister who preferred to have her nose in a book, I am actually someone who does enjoy magazines...but really for the pictures, not the words!! Honestly? I look at the pictures more than I'll read an article but there are some articles that will capture my attention because I do want to know more about the subject.
One of my more recent finds, is "Flea Market Style" which I had been hearing about on other people's blogs and made it a point on Friday of going to find. And I did. And I sat and read it cover to cover and then dozed off on the couch thinking about more ways that I want to change the look in my home and more ways I can scavange for "junky finds" to bring new life to.
(I love this living room done by the Barn Boys - Summer 2010 issue - more on the Barn Boys on Friday)
Many of my friends love flea markets and find some gorgeous pieces (don't you Renate?) so I'm always aware of what is possible, of what can be done with a treasure left behind by someone else.
(with this being an American publication, I was thrilled to see that they include Canadian designers and collectors)
Flea Market Style has a blog which is filled with more ideas and behind the scenes information. Repurposing vintage to create something interesting and unique. And even if I never do...I have the vicarious pleasure of looking at what others have done.
(all photographs are from my copy of the Summer 2010 issue of Flea Market Style magazine)
21 comments:
Yes, I do! What a cool magazine! We have flea markets everywhere here, but do you think we have a magazine like this? No. I hope you dive in and then share what you find! Am going to check out that blog...
Alas, I don't have the time to scavenge. I have always enjoyed looking at the pictures as well. Now I just watch HGTV. It's an embarrassing addiction.
As far as I know, we don't have flea markets around here. This magazine looks like so much fun. I love to see how creative people make beautiful things. I'll have to check out that blog.
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I don't buy as many as I used to, now that I have my bloggies to read, but I do still love them. Love the idea of the Flea Market magazine. **blows kisses** Deb
I love that you now love glossies, what a wonderful gift for your sister to bestow upon you! I've always wondered about flea market finds, and so now I will check it out! I also love magazines just for the photos and rarely the content...Thank you for the sweet birthday wishes btw!
xo Mary Jo
I have never heard of the magazine before but it sounds like a cool one. I love the flea markets and thrift stores and garage sales. The great finds that you can get are amazing.
I look, I admire and I dream but I never get around to making any big changes around here. I like to think that’s because I’m so comfortable with what I have – as opposed to sheer laziness!
i adore magazines, just adore them. especially charming ones, like these.
xo
Oh I stalked Barnes & Noble til they finally got it in...I was very much looking forward to it! LOVED the spread by Heather B. of the outdoor soiree!!!
I'm a decorating magazine junkie for sure!
:) T
Bonjour Sherry...I like that expression, "paper whore". I can relate. I also have that book Flea Market Style, one of my favorites.
Thank you for stopping by my blog and I very much appreciate your vote.
Have a wonderful evening!!!
Bises
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I love interior deco magazines. I should go through the blog you've mentioned here. Even I dream a lot abt decorating my home with similar ideas I see in magazines but in reality I've yet to get settled and furnish my little nest.
My tastes run to the Stampington company mags these days. Love the blue flea market style cover, though. I love getting hand-me down mags because I'm a little too cheap to buy my own!
This magazine looks so great...I'm a total magazine junkie! I love seeing how other people hae creatively decorated their home and gaining inspiration from that.
Thank you so much for the kind, supportive words about my soon-to-be etsy shop! It means alot to me!
xo
"paper whore"...that would be me too, Sherry! LOL!... I just love paper anything--magazines, cards, scrapbooking, journals, etc. This Flea Market magazine is one I've not seen before--looks wonderful and full of inspiration. Thanks for sharing... Happy Week :o) ((HUGS))
magazines, and quiet time.
that's what's up.
xoxo
My name is Kathy and I am a magazine addict too! I keep the good ones and I finally took a look at the pile one day and relized I could have done a lot more decorating with the $$ I spent on those magazines! I try to keep it under control now by going to Borders, buying a latte and perusing a stack for free. (It is probably my fault that so many of my favorites went under!) I still buy the occasional magazine to keep, but I'm doing much better!
I am a paper whore, too! I love magazines, go through them like bon bons! I have not see the flea market mag, but am inspired by it! I find things at flea markets and bring them home and realize that maybe there was a reason it was at the market, and should have stayed there!
xo!
I am a magazine and flea market junkie myself...love this one in particular! have a great day! xxoo :)
OMG! I LOVE this style! Always have and always will..Always wanted a vintage yet Bohemian/hippie/gypsy style home!
I suck at decorating though! LOVE THIS!
I too love magazines mostly for their pictures. Rarely do I read any of the articles. What a beautiful style. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I would gravitate towards that magazine cover !! I would buy it myself - i love how people have a knack of creating new rooms from " junk finds " i just wish we had publications like that here !!
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