"Gold Rush" Part 1

 
Last week Anne and I took off after work on Thursday to drive 6 hours to Oronoco Mn, for "Gold Rush Days".  We had heard of this whole town flea market bonanza a couple of years back and decided to give it a try.  Well, it was worth the trip!  We loved it!  It was pretty overwhelming because we only had one day to go through the whole thing.  We were overwhelmed, tired, hot, crabby, starving and had to get through it all in a day and then drive home.  I had to share with you what we saw. 

 
Here is just one of the many streets in town lined up and down with vendors.

 

 
Now for the good stuff.

 
There were some great displays at this market, but the junky looking booths were more for us!

 
 
 

 
 
As you can see, there was a little bit of everything at this market.  How about a gigantic, awesome steer for your yard?  He was amazing. 

 
 

 
 
 
I wanted her so bad, but she was way out of my price range.

 
 
 
 

 
 
I was so excited when I saw this.  It's anantique French bee skep.  It was fabulous!  I had never seen one before.

 
These guys were so cute and I thought about bringing them home because I have a little white westie.  But, I saved my moola and instead bought a vintage light up plastic cow.  You know how I love cows.  I figure I may not ever have a real one, so a plastic one will have to do.

 
This thing was so awesome.  I thought about it all day.  Anne and I finally went back for it before we headed out of town and bought it!
There is something wonderful about multiples of things and this market had a ton.
 
They always make for the best pictures.

 
 
 
We brought a bunch more of these home with us. 

 
 
 
Something we are addicted to.  Antique and vintage clocks.  Just can't get enough of them.

 
 

 
 
We also have a thing for stools.

 
 
 
 
These antique baby baths were from a Hungarian hospital.  They were so cool, I had to get one for our shop.  They would make great ice buckets for a party, or an adorable planter.  

 
 
 
And shop is what we did.  We actually bought almost all of this vendors old letters.  

I have much more to share so stop by later this week for part 2 of Gold Rush.  For more information on Oronoco Minnesota, or Gold Rush days visit  http://www.goldrushmn.com/.