Blogger Flea Market - Would You Come??

I think we've found an apartment. It's pretty awesome, but the reality of city living hit me as we toured the new place last weekend. I wish I was as lucky as Kelly Wearstler, to have a 10,000 sq ft storage room for all my favorite finds...


I've been planning on doing a yard sale here in Delaware, but recently Michael came up with the great idea of a big community sale in a nearby bigger city - where bloggers and readers alike could come together to buy and/or sell their furniture, home items, or anything else home decor related (for all you Etsy sellers out there). I know that I will have at least one moving truck full of furniture to unload.

If I coordinated a large flea market type set-up in July, would you come? Where would you be willing to drive to? (please vote below or leave a comment)


What city should the flea market be held in?

If you're interested in selling, especially, I'd love to get an email from you. I need to start organizing pretty soon if I'm going to make this happen.

It would be SO amazing to get to meet some of you lovely readers!
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65 comments:

  1. FranMay 4, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Jenny: This is brilliant! I was planning on having a tag sale, but I'd hold off if this was going to come to fruition. If it was mid to end July, NYC suburbs, I would definitely commit.

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  2. Joanna GoddardMay 4, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    what a brilliant idea!!!! i would TOTALLY come as a buyer--and would love to sell things, too! :) new york city suburbs would be amazing. xoxo

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  3. PetertammensonMay 4, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    brilliant idea!!!! i would totally come to a NY sale!!!

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  4. PetertammensonMay 4, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    p.s. Michael is brilliant

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  5. Living LivelierMay 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Love this idea! Have you seen the new Decorators Tag Sale that went up a couple of weeks ago? Similar idea, but online. I blogged about it here:
    http://livinglivelier.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-decorator-tag-sale.html

    That could be another option for you!

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  6. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    Great idea - but if the organizing proves unpleasantly complicated, you might also consider is getting a space at the Brooklyn Flea (which gets a pretty high-end crowd). Check them out at www.brownstoner.com.

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  7. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Great idea! I'm in Phila. so that would be ideal but would probably drive to any of these cities if the timing was right! Thanks!

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  8. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Great idea. I would attend if you come to DC. But, if you don't get enough participation you should just consider driving down to the Sunday DC Flea market in Georgetown. It happens every week. There is also the Eastern Market on Capital Hill which happens every week.

    Julie

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  9. Design A-PeeleMay 4, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    What a bummer. I live in Atlanta or else I would definitely come to buy!

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  10. CameronMay 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Yes if it is in DC!

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  11. Tonia Lee SmithMay 4, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Great idea! If I lived in the near, I would for sure be there. Just did a flea market this weekend in Dallas, TX....but you have my mind mulling over a few ideas I have myself. I'm going to have to "steal" your idea for the Dallas area in July.

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  12. Elizabeth MoonMay 4, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    I would be there if it was in DC!!!

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  13. lindsey kMay 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    NYC burbs for sure

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  14. Emily @ Peach & PearlMay 4, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    If it's in DC, absolutely!!

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  15. Naomi@DesignManifestMay 4, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Being a Philly girl they are all close enough, so yes I would come! NY or Philly would be easier though.

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  16. TaylorMay 4, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    That would be AWESOME!!!!!!! I am sad I don't live close by - to donate goods...wish i could virtually shop all the amazing stuff!

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  17. Fargerike DagnyMay 4, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    What a fabulous idea!! I would totally come if I lived anywhere near you :)

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Brilliant! Moving overseas this summer & have to get rid of a ton of household items. Already unloaded so much **stuff** to the Salvation Army, et, al. but not willing to hand over my scores. I've got a new Madeline Weinrib flat weave rug, designer fabric, misc furniture, blah, blah blah. July, NYC suburbs has my vote! ~ Inspired Living

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  19. LindsBMay 4, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    How about Boston!!! Just throwin it out there :)

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  20. Michael AlterioMay 4, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Great idea! You can start your own market or sell your stuff at an existing flea market. Here is an article on how to start your own flea market. And here is a big flea market directory of hundreds in the U.S., organized by state. Hope this helps! -- Michael at FleaMarketZone.com.

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  21. lg2006May 4, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I live in Tenn. or I would TOTALLY come!!

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  22. JulieMay 4, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my goodness....if I ever wanted to live on he East Coast, this is why!! What a dream!

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  23. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyMay 4, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I might just have to make it up to New York (if that's where you decide to have it) this July. No biggie that it's a 7 hour drive for me. Ha ha.

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  24. Pink WallpaperMay 4, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    if only i didn't live in the south....i would love to participate :( great idea!!

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  25. High-Heeled Foot in the doorMay 4, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    Great idea Jenny! I just emailed you about and added another email to your already long list. Sorry!

    I would love NYC suburbs, because I'm here! I could totally help with whatever you need and would love to do some sort of BBQ afterwards for all!

    It would be so much fun and my backyard is HUGE!

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  26. Emily CMay 4, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Oh how I wish i lived on east coast vs west boast because I would love to be a shopper at this flea market extrordinaire!

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  27. Emily FerrisMay 4, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    DC, DC, DC!!! I would totally come as a buyer!!

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    I would buy! NYC suburbs would be great, you could get people from CT, NY, I'd even drive from Boston!

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  29. MoonlightMay 4, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Why dont these things happen in Greece?????? :(

    Hope everything works out with the project!!!

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  30. Barbara MatsonMay 4, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    OK, now I am officially sad I don't live in DC anymore :(

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  31. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    This is a great idea and I would try to come to Philly or D.C.

    Claire

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  32. AngieMay 4, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Oh this sounds amazing!! I wish I was closer so I could join in. I'll start saving now for next year!! ;)

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  33. Christina @ greigeMay 4, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Oh that sounds wonderful! However it is so far away from me... California would be perfect! I hope you do get one together- maybe I could fly out!

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  34. DeniseMay 4, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Count me in! We were planning a tag sale here, but a group sale would be much more fun. Philly and NYC work for me, but DC is a bit far. I have Mongolian cabinets and a teak screen from Chiang Mai, among other things to go.

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  35. Alicia B. DesignsMay 4, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    If you had it in NYC, I'd be there in a flash. That's such a great idea!!

    xoxo
    Alicia

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  36. EJRMay 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    What a great idea, I would totally come!

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  37. long on styleMay 4, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Too bad you couldn't coordinate it with the worlds longest yard sale. When I went last year they had booths you could rent and it was great, we met people from as far as California and Canada. But I would def attend a bloggers flea market for sure!

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  38. bluehydrangeaMay 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Great idea..and I have an even better idea....move the sale to NC so I can come!!

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  39. My Notting HillMay 4, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Love this idea - could see it becoming an annual event!

    My friends and I just has a tag sale that turned out very well.

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  40. katiedidMay 4, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    I would TOTALLY come if I could teleport across the country. I hope it comes together and we can all see the results! What a fantastic idea1

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  41. JanMay 4, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Hey Jenny. I'd love to come and sell too if you did it in the Philly/Wilmington area. Let me know!

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  42. Kayla PooleMay 4, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    NYC suburbs please! I'll definitely be there as buyer and potentially as a seller, too!

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  43. Polly RowanMay 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    How about London!? x

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  44. lizMay 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    philly.

    holla.

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  45. casey at loft and cottageMay 4, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Love it! If you decide on anywhere near NYC I have a few things to sell and would probably buy as well!

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  46. JenniferMay 4, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    fantastic idea! I would SO be there if I were closer to any of these places!

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  47. Hello Lover...May 4, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    First off, I think the idea is awesome. I just need to figure out how to get myself from chicago out to the east coast on the cheap.
    Second, I saw this image of kelly wearstler's storage space yesterday and I was in awe. Oh, to be able to spend 10 minutes there and see the amazing pieces hiding away!

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  48. brit.bratMay 4, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    CALIFORNIA!!! san diego to be exact!!

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  49. MackenziMay 4, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Why the suburbs?! There's lots of places in NYC (brooklyn? long island city?) that could accommodate this where lots and lots and lots of city dwellers could come and shop!

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  50. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    you are a genius. i would definitely come if it were in the nyc area! congratulations on the move.

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  51. Reichel BroussardMay 4, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Awwww...wish I was closer J. I can just imagine all the goodies you have to sell! ;)

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  52. mbwMay 4, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    DC would be fantastic! I would definitely be a buyer and also might have some things to sell! Eastern Market would be an amazing venue!

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  53. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    i would love to help out!
    perhaps i could send prints your way since i'm on the west coast!?

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/qadesign

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  54. Jennae @ Green Your DecorMay 5, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    This is such an awesome idea! I'd love to see something like this happen all over the country! I'm in Atlanta, and there are SO many other stylish bloggers and readers in this area too (South Carolina, Tennessee, etc.) Wheels in my head are totally turning on whether this is something that could be done elsewhere. Awesome idea!

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  55. ChristyMay 5, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Would definitely attend a DC sale as a buyer.

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  56. KatyO!May 5, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    aww wish this was happening near Boston!!!

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  57. Todd Tully DannerMay 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    That sounds like a great idea! I had a similar thought on a smaller scale, but would love to be apart of this extravaganza! Let me know what I need to do to help.

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  58. MFAMBMay 5, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    any of those places...i mean they aren't that far from one another..
    just keep us posted...i would bring up the atlanta bloggers in a big ass uhaul or 7.

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  59. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I wish I lived closer or was visiting! This would be rad!

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  60. GoodProspectMay 5, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I live in Staten Island, and I'd probably travel to any of those places. Believe it or not, I'd rather drive to Delaware than Long Island (horrible roads, terrible traffic) but if Camila of High-Heeled hosts, I may make an exception.

    Don't have much to sell, though I'd be tempted to buy stuff so that I could.

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  61. JamieMay 5, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    I would come to any of these cities! I need some furniture for my new apartment.

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  62. bryn alexandraMay 5, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    I'm in if it's DC!!!

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  63. Sue (Vintage Rescue)May 6, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Holy CRAP! DC DC DC (actually VA). I can get a TON of people on board. I'll email you under cover but I LOVE this idea and am ALL IN!

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  64. mythologyMay 9, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    What a wonderful idea!

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  65. Mrs. PottsMay 12, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Unfortunately I'm not near any of those cities, but if you organized one in NYC right around the time of the big BlogHer conference, I'll be there!

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