There’s nothing quite like going on the hunt at a flea market, estate sale or antiques market. Other folks can have all the new merchandise at the mall—I’ll take spending countless hours sifting through well- loved books, sorting rusty garden implements and bartering for more-than- slightly used furniture, whether it’s in the fields of Round Top, Texas; the residential driveways of Columbus, Ohio; or beyond. And while I love shopping for myself, I get just as much pleasure checking out what other folks are drawn to and finding out exactly how they plan to use these treasures from bygone eras. That’s why I’m beyond excited about the people, places and things featured in this issue. Collections don’t have to be kept inside under lock and key, as these clever finders-and-seekers have proven. With a little ingenuity and elbow grease, the best finds are ready to be put out to pasture—in a good way.
Flea Market GARDEN STYLE®
FROM THE EDITOR
SEARCH & RESCUE • There’s nothing like shopping secondhand to give your outdoor space a personal touch.
FRESH PICKS • These smart tools and accessories will ensure your yard is rooted in style.
VINTAGE LIVING • Old-school finds that have lived to a ripe old age gain new purpose at home in the garden.
FOUND TREASURES • A California gardener adds spice to her space with an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.
CONTAIN YOUR ENTHUSIASM • The best way to combine a passion for junking and gardening? Pot plants in your one-of-a-kind finds.
MAKE A SPLASH • Add a fun and functional focal point with a whimsical water feature by turning a favorite find into a fountain.
Land of Opportunity • A HOMEOWNER BRINGS HER PASSION FOR COLLECTING TO HER YARD AND CHANGES THE COURSE OF HER LIFE.
GARDEN PARTY • Spill the tea at a backyard bash that’s the perfect blend of classic and chill.
ART FROM THE HEART • Looking for a one-of-a-kind focal point? A favored “found” item will always steal the scene.
ARRANGED MARRIAGE • Add an extra punch of personality to your flower formations by placing them in a vivacious vessel.
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC • Keep the magic of your garden alive at all hours of the night with these illuminating ideas.
Pieces of the Past • A CALIFORNIA DREAMER BRINGS HER PASSION FOR THE AUTHENTIC TO HER SUNNY PATIO.
SECOND ACT • Gift past-their-prime objects with new jobs in your garden.
WARM THE BENCH • Vintage furnishings make for potting stations that are the perfect combination of business and pleasure.
Sense & Sensibility • AN ENGLISH GARDENER BALANCES WELL-AGED TREASURES AND LONG-LASTING PERENNIALS.
OUT-BACK BREAK HOUSE • Whether you use it for potting or play, a charming she shed is absolutely bloomin’ with possibilities.
SWEET SEATS • Make the backyard sing—and play some musical chairs—with the right mix of secondhand scores.
Treasure Trove • A JUNKING ENTHUSIAST HAS MADE IT HER BUSINESS TO BRING FUN FINDS TO HER HOME, GARDEN AND STOREFRONT.
FOR THE BIRDS • Want a fair way to attract fowl? Roll out the red carpet—or birdbaths and houses—and they’re sure to stop by.
Timeless With a Twist • IN THE BACKYARD OF THIS HISTORIC TEXAS HOME, A CREATIVE SPIRIT AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ARE A MATCH MADE IN FLEA MARKET HEAVEN.
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