Flea Markets in London

I'm not crafting this week, but that doesn't mean

I have no nifty ideas to share.

I hope you've been enjoying our trips to the flea markets.

Fancy a visit to London today?

London has many remarkable flea markets.

Here are three of my favorites:

The first, of course, is the one located on Portobello Road.

This sign shows how extensive the market is.

There are stalls open during the week, but it's best to

come on Saturdays when all the fabulous vintage

treasures and one-of-a-kind antiques come out.

Something will surely catch your eye here.

Make sure to step inside the independent boutiques

in the area if your preference is "brand new" -- clothes,

cookbooks, ceramics, travel guides or jewelry.

Another market, though smaller in scale,

is Bermondsey Market.

It's open on Fridays from early morning to noon.

They sell smaller items like silverware, glassware, China and

other interesting curios that are easy to pack in your suitcase.

Lastly is the Old Spitalfields Market.

I like it because it has old items, handmade products like

clothes & bags, plus there's food {if you need a meal

right after shopping} all under one roof.

The neighborhood also has a youthful energy.

Okay, so here's what I bought:

Care to guess what it is?

It's a toast rack where you'd display freshly toasted bread

and put it directly on the dining table.

Trust the British to add pomp & circumstance to

everyday items. I've never seen this used elsewhere,

I just had to have one! And a vintage one at

that {I chose a more modern style}

for less than US$10.

The bottom slides off for easy crumb clean-up.

But because in my house, toast is consumed

on a eat-and-run basis, here's what

my flea market find looks like now:

It's where I organize all the postcards I've received!

TADA!