We will be selling again this Sunday (7/13) at the Brooklyn Flea. We had a great time a few weeks ago and hope the weather on Sunday will be beautiful.

We will have a whole bunch of cast iron, Pyrex, cookware, tools and barware.

Look for the $10 and under table which will be chock full of great vintage finds.

See you on Sunday!

So despite the blistering heatwave this weekend, I managed to get out of the studio to catch a break for some much-needed treats!

Scored some delicious sweet treats from Lux Sugar at the Brooklyn Flea. I bought 2 regular sized and 4 mini cupcakes. (One didn't survive long enough for the photo op!)

A big thank you to the visitors that showed. I was rather amused that someone actually had gotten the pronunciation of my shop name and "got it", (it's foo•bay•bee... like Fu Baby)... My Aunt Bea nickname for me that since junior high, and it stuck around. (No, she wasn't really my aunt, but that's what I called her back then.)

I definitely didn't do as well as last time out, but given the weather, I would've stayed home myself. (Paper goods and water don't mix.) But as the day wore on, we dried up a bit, and I was able to bring out my wedding invitations album.

One lovely couple stopped by and showed me their pretty Save the Dates, (which I absolutely love the color of), and asked me to replicate the color and layout for their invitations using one of my latest designs. I haven't had a chance to list several of my latest designs, but will do so shortly.

If you didn't have the chance to visit me at the Flea in April, come visit me at the Brooklyn Homeshow on May 16th and 17th. May 16th is a pre-show party from 7-10pm, and May 17th is the actual show itself. Either way stop on by and say hello, check out some of my wedding designs, or just come hang out with us! 170 Tillary Street #706.

Original picture here. (Official Flea Market website here.)

Unlike the Brooklyn Flea which starts at 10am, The Trunk starts at 7am sharp. Getting up to New Milford from the city earlier than 9am is a feat and will make you regret your decision to go out drinking the night before. Once you make it up there (rent a car or ride share), you will find all sorts of people that you would expect to see at a flea market. The word eccentric would be a good place to start. That said, everyone is nice and there are some great finds to be had if you hunt. More pictures from this past Sunday after the jump. The full photo set can be found here.

Below: this guy is my favorite vendor. He sells locks, knives and other cool old stuff. He is straight out of central casting. Larger picture here.

In any case, if you're in the area, feel free to stop by and say hello. I'll be one of those "mediocre brooklynites" selling my "gritless and souless" goods that have "no spirit or quirkiness or spontaneity."

Oh, and I'll be selling my paper goods and wedding invitations as well. :P

Wish me luck!

We just received this email from Adjunct Faculty Jesse Willmon...

Have you ever thought:

"Golly, I sure do love buying stuff, especially those keen cards that my buddy Jesse makes. But he only sells them online and purchasing things over the internet is frightening. If only there was a way to buy those cards in person."

Well you are in luck because for the next two Sundays (April 13th and April 20th), I'm going to be at the Brooklyn Flea Market in beautiful Ft. Greene, Brooklyn selling my "100% Cute, 100% Evil" cards in person. I'll be part of the SuperMarket booth with a bunch of other artists feverishly selling our wares in a non-online situation.

The Brooklyn Flea Market is open from 10am to 5pm so you have lots of time consider buying cards in bulk.

Make sure to check out more of Jesse's work at his website. And if you can't make it to the flea market, don't despair--Jesse's wares are available online.

This weekend a friend and I went to the first Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. We didn't make it over until around 11am (my fault; hangover) but we still arrived to lots of ironic preppy hipsters and some good flea market action. It is nice that they do start things off later than the normal 6am craziness. Gives you time to get a bagel and some coffee before heading over. After checking things out I still prefer the Elephant's Trunk Flea in New Milford, CT. I do however give Brownstoner and the others involved credit for organizing everything. I'm sure in time, the Brooklyn Flea will be a mandatory Sunday outing. Some high points, low points and pictures after the jump.

The Good

• Accommodating start time
• Well organized
• Location and access
• Lots of vendors
• People watching
• No cover charge

The Bad

• Too many craft-type vendors and screen printed things
• Not enough eccentric flea market people
• Needs more vendors that sell old things, furniture and Americana
• Far too many types of tote bags for sale (and for me to say that...)

The Brooklyn Flea begins today and is bustling as I type. Not the best day for it—unlike yesterday it's frosty and gray outside. Lots of purple lips and red noses. The hot waffles stand from Wafels & Dinges was by far the hot spot with a steady line curling down one aisle of the Flea. Have to say: I was slightly underwhelmed by the wares on sale. But let me not focus on the negative so early in the life of the Flea. There were some pretty great jewelry stalls (I was eyeing a few YOVA Design pieces) and a few ladies and lads from Beaver St. Bikes were busy doing repairs. And amid all the hatted browsers and strapped-in babies, the highlight of my day: a number of adorable dogs in bags. Everywhere we turned there was a dog in a bag. Leather totes and canvas "I Am Not a Plastic Bag" bags were sprouting an ear here, a snout there. So we started snapping as stealthily as we could because we realized these people were not just keeping their hounds warm but avoiding retribution from "the authorities" standing at the entrance "enforcing" a scrappy sign on the fence declaring "No Dogs"! We're pretty sure one young lady carrying her dog with her bare hands got a talking to, but for the most part the "guards" seemed more occupied with analysis of people's purchases—we overheard one saying, "did you see that dresser? That was ugly." We got a few good shots though and will be back for more next week. As far as we can tell, the rule of thumb is: No Dogs (Except for Dogs In Bags)

We got it right this time, and headed over to Fort Greene earlier this afternoon. The Flea was buzzing given the chilly weather, but I didn't see many transactions. More hands in pockets vs. wallets. Come the real spring, this is going to be one crowded affair.

I'm listening to Beirut, courtesy of Sarah who made me a copy on decorated CD last year. It's a perfect Beirut sort of day...languid, heady, hearty, and sausagey.

A couple more days until the company sponsored cruise. Yes, I'm going on a cruise. It hasn't hit me yet either. I'm still agonizing some over the excessiveness of it all, and my lack of "resort wear". I'd rather add to my wardrobe by spending at Etsy here and here. I'd also like to say, due to recent experience transacting with the owners of these shops, that these ladies know how to deliver great service. Etsy could definitely teach the telecommunication industry, airline industry and the New York City Transit Authority a thing or two.

PS - Etsy was also at the Flea.

I'm so excited for the Brooklyn Flea Market to begin this Sunday. Breck (Sesame Letterpress) and I will be sharing a table in the Design*Sponge section of the market.

I'm going to be selling some new designs of cards and journals. Directions to the Flea Market can be found here, stop on by of you're in the neighborhood!

Adjunct Faculty Noël Claro's studio spinoff biz, Cherry Apple Collective, will be one of the booths at the opening of the seriously fabulous Brooklyn Flea this Sunday, April 6th. Along with 200 other vendors, she'll be hawking wares and taking special orders for customized merchandise. They'll be selling t-shirts, handmade wallets, baby blankets, pillows, bracelets, necklaces and journals.The Flea has gotten some amazing press and their site is chock full of vendor info.Additionally, at 2:00, right across the street from the Flea at the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, you can catch BABY LOVES JAZZ, featuring Steven Bernstein and the super-awesome Sharon Jones ($20 for grownups and $15 for kids).Come out and support Noël, as well as tons of other local artists!

Just a slight diversion in my spring printing season... I took a little vacation to visit a dear friend for the Easter holiday. What a great trip, I am feeling SO rested and recharged. The weather has been perfect in Los Angeles, just what I needed after these long winter months.

Now I'm homeward-bound, ready to start working on items for the Brooklyn Flea, which starts April 6th. I'm thinking about selling cards and notebooks, but we'll see how that shapes up. I'll post some photos as I make stuff, I can't wait until it begins!

"On the heels of the success of September's Salvage Fest event, Brownstoner.com is launching the largest weekly flea market in Brooklyn next April. Our goal is to create a destination event that gives people from all over the city yet another reason to visit Brooklyn. We plan to put together the best assortment of dealers across a wide range of interests, from antiques to crafts to vinyl records; we're also hoping to create a food court of local and organic offerings." - Brownstoner.com/brooklynflea

Time: Every Sunday Starting April 6, 2008

Location: The Bishop Loughlin school yard is located on Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues