The Color of Junk

While sifting through box lots at the Berlin Farmer's Market this weekend, I was captivated by all the colors. These chintzy medals cast a golden glow and seemed to provide a natural background for all the other colors sporadically strewn throughout the box.

I see cerulean blue and midnight blue in this box. Mint green and sap green make an appearance as well.

This imitation milk glass is white, but when you look at the photograph, you can see hints of gray and a bit of green.

I was looking at the costume jewelry when Johnny Boy snapped my picture. Look at that bright blue bangle! It jumps right off the table.

You can't give away old insulators, but I've always admired the green insulators. I always see viridian green when I'm looking at them.

Discarded metal objects create a mix of gray, blue, gold, and copper.

The deep, rich blue of the dish is a stark contrast to all the metal found in this box.

Here's Johnny doing what he loves best:  junking in New Jersey. The dark, blue containers play off the light, blue sky.

Junkin' in New Jersey

There's nothing better than spending a Sunday afternoon perusing through old junk at The Berlin Farmer's Market in Berlin, New Jersey. Save for the whipping wind, the weather was perfect for a day filled of junkin'.I love the turquoise color of these glass bottles.

It turns out that the bottles were made at Wheaton Village in Millville, New Jersey. If you ever get a chance to visit Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, do so. The museum of glass is filled with wonderful objects, and you can take a variety of different glass workshops and see glass-making demonstrations.

~ old gasoline cans ~

Although the sky was clear, I didn't see any seagulls. They're usually diving down at the people looking for food. Jersey seagulls will eat anything.

~ Inside Charlie's Clam Bar ~

They're all lined up for clams and oysters. I've never eaten at Charlie's Clam Bar simply because I'm always full after a good breakfast at the Stratford Diner. Perhaps one of these days I'll give it a try.

A Day at The Berlin Farmer's Market

A trip to the Berlin Farmer's Market in Berlin, New Jersey is like a treasure hunt. You never know what you'll find on any given day.

This van is fit for a king. Look closely, and you'll see what I mean.

Here's a closeup of the van. The chandelier adds a brilliant touch to the decor. The owner was gracious enough to let me take his photo.

I spied some interesting glassware and pottery.

These sleds bring back childhood memories.

Check out the purple peppers on this plant alongside the red and yellow peppers. I love the colors.

The owner of this stand was trying to sell store-bought tomatoes as Jersey tomatoes. The growing season's over in New Jersey, Bud. I don't know who's buying your line.

I couldn't resist taking a photo of this cute, little pooch at the flea market today. He seemed to be enjoying himself.

~A sea of never-ending drek~

~Junk, junk, and more junk~

~Heading home after a long day~

Day Trip to South Jersey

What a beautiful day it was for a drive to South Jersey. I love this town clock in Gibbsboro, New Jersey.

No trip to South Jersey is complete without swinging by the famous Berlin Farmer's Market, which is one of the oldest and largest indoor/outdoor markets on the East Coast. The seagulls were flying around the parking lot today as usual. I tried to get a snapshot of the little guys, but they were a bit too high for my camera today.

Besides all the fabulous flea market finds outside, I always have to stop by to see Ed at 5G's. He carries the largest selection of garden flags, and it was in his store that I first saw one of my designs on a garden flag in an actual store when I started to license my artwork (besides receiving samples from the manufacturer).

A trip to this market requires a stop at Lee's Produce. Where else can you get four lemons for $1.00, fresh mushrooms for $1.49, and a large container of fresh-cut fruit for $2.49? If you're looking for fresh produce at a reasonable price, Lee's Produce is your place.

~Back to Auntie Carol's for a peek at Simon snoozing on his quilt~