Well, we're off. This summer, for the first time in my life, I am headed up to Brimfield, MA, for the famous Brimfield Antiques Show. I have always wanted to go, but for one reason (kids) or another (kids), I've never made it. This year, we decided to go to Martha's Vineyard for a family vacation and, while researching the antiquing opportunities up North, I discovered that we we going to be in Massachusetts the very same week that Brimfield was being held. What a coincidence! No, I swear I didn't plan it that way - it was just one of those serendipitous things. I have dreamed of Brimfield for many, many years and I am soooo excited to see it for myself.
Now, I'm nothing if not realistic. It might be a little rough. I can already hear my girls whining - "I'm hot, I'm tired, I'm hungry, my feet hurt, it's too sunny, when are we leaving?". And that could all be within the first ten minutes! So, I am going to be prepared...and I don't mean with water bottles and sunscreen. No, I'm talking major bribery. Whatever it takes. Candy, toys, more candy. You name it. Sure, I may not get the Mother-of-the-Year award, but at least I will get a few blissful hours of shopping for some pretty new vintage finds! :-)
So, I'll be back soon...with lots of pictures. Have a fabulous week!
Jessica
P.S. The cute polka dot oilcloth bag is from Target's Dollar Spot!
lucky you!!! have fun Jessica!!!
Posted by: Lori | July 10, 2009 at 03:33 PM
That's so exciting. You wished for it for so long that you finally got it. And who cares what you give the kiddos, you only live once. It'll be an event they remember and you remember.
Have fun.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | July 10, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Have fun! Can't wait to see your treasures!!! And definitely load everyone up on the sunblock!!!!!!! You should have seen the sunburn I had in May... July will be worse! :)
Posted by: Heather - Speckled Egg | July 10, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Oooh, Can't wait to see the pictures. I can only dream of vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, sounds wonderful and the Antiue Show to top it off. Have fun!
Posted by: Lisadida | July 10, 2009 at 04:37 PM
OMG,
I would do whatever it takes too, and I'm not above bribery, no siree,
here's wishing you luck and hope you find tons of goodies!!!
I have to go now and wash the green off my face.....wish I were going.....
Posted by: Gail | July 10, 2009 at 05:47 PM
Oh, it sounds WONDERFUL and I'm so excited that you're going to let us go along and look! Can't wait to see all the goodies!
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | July 10, 2009 at 07:14 PM
You go girl! Have a wonderful time and tell the kids theirs something special they just have to see...............The End!!!!! Wishing you no rain and blue skies!
Posted by: Terri | July 10, 2009 at 09:45 PM
i'm going too! for my very first time. my friend shellie and i will leave early saturday morning. according to mapquest it will only take 1 hour, 9 minutes (LOL).
maybe we'll run into each other!
xo
Posted by: elyse | July 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Oh have so much fun....I love Martha's Vineyard....was just there last Summer. We rented bikes and road around the whole island...lots of fun finds...make sure you eat at the yummy Black Dog restaurant..the crab cakes are to die for!!!
See you when you get home!
Posted by: koralee | July 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Have a fabulous time, Jessica. How lucky for you! I would totally plan a vacation around a big flea market :)
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | July 12, 2009 at 05:34 PM
I see nothing wrong with Bribery....it works with me. I hope you have a lovely trip. Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | July 13, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Have a great time! I hope you find lots of wonderful things!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | July 13, 2009 at 11:20 PM