I have some more photos to share of last Saturday’s trip to the Surry Hills Market. You can see part 1 here.
I love the unexpected discoveries of flea markets, rummaging through junk to find your treasures – the only thing you need is a few dollars and a little time… I think that it’s these little finds collected over the years, that adds substance to a home.
Tanya Stubbles is an artist based down on the South Coast of NSW and has a store at the markets selling some of her inspiration for her artwork. Self described as a social landscape painter; she uses materials that explore the Australian identity. I took a look at her site and what a discovery! I was particularly interested in her bowling club numbers at the stand and found that she has done a whole series on it – absolutely stunning work. I will definitely be following this artist.
In case that you haven’t noticed, I’ve got a bit of a thing for displays (here and here) so I was instantly drawn to the collection of vintage pool balls, they’d look great in a glass jar wouldn’t they?
I hope that you enjoyed coming along with me to the Surry Hills Market. Enjoy your day everyone and see you on Friday!
OhMy, how I wish I could snap up that first aid kit! In GREEN! Super, super lovely.
@Mariah – cute huh!
hello from BYW! love your blog!!
great pictures from that flea market! I’m obsessed with things with history :)
Thanks Margarita and so happy that you popped by! I wish I could do a flea market every weekend, always something cool to bring home:)
I really like the vintage things they have for sale here, so many interesting finds.
You’ve been in Sydney! Oh how I miss living there, well sometimes I do especially the markets. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Thanks for sharing this mel. I haven’t been there for many years now but will defiantly make a point to go back there soon :)
looks fun!
i love Surry Hills markets – flea markets are always fun because you just never know what you will find! i like Rozelle markets too, I try to get there often…