"rastro" is Spanish for "an open-air street market for inexpensive or secondhand articles" and "mercadillo" also has a similar meaning except that it pertains more to produce, inexpensive clothing and other household stuff.
y'all know i was in a flea market funk this summer so decided to check this big flea market in Fuengirola, Spain (about an hour and a half drive away from Gibraltar) and naturally wanted to stay there the whole day and buy tons of stuff (next post) but, realistically speaking, only brought home these goodies:
a spring green Denby stoneware 4PT casserole in pristine condition for 2.50euros :)
and last but not the least, a pair of stuffed dahla horses for 1euro each :) i normally do not like stuffed animals (not a hard and fast rule, really) but with these i make an exception :) dahla horses are Sweden's most popular handicraft and were originally carved in wood.
i originally just wanted to buy one but i can't bear the thought of leaving the other one behind so together they are still :)
here's a wonderful one-stop-shop for all things dahla :)
*linking to Thrift Share Monday @ Apron Thrift Girl :)
y'all know i was in a flea market funk this summer so decided to check this big flea market in Fuengirola, Spain (about an hour and a half drive away from Gibraltar) and naturally wanted to stay there the whole day and buy tons of stuff (next post) but, realistically speaking, only brought home these goodies:
a long, silver necklace with the palest seafoam green beads, bought for 1euro (really looks great with a simple white tee or an ecru office top)
i originally just wanted to buy one but i can't bear the thought of leaving the other one behind so together they are still :)
*linking to Thrift Share Monday @ Apron Thrift Girl :)
Love the pot - very nice!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
thanks liz!
DeleteLooks as if we all did pretty well at the bargain hunting this weekend! Lovely finds.
ReplyDeletethanks anne!
DeleteLove the dahla horses. My daughter collects them here in NY, but she has wooden ones. I found one at a thrift store for 99 cents. I took it to the cashier and she said oh you like that donkey thing. I just chuckled under my breath, paid for it and gave it to my daughter. Resale price is about $16. I showed her your post and she was a bit jealous. Glad you got some great finds.
ReplyDeletehahahahaha donkey thing! its a blessing they didnt know what it was or else they would have upped the price :) how many dahla horses does ur daughter have? it must be amazing to have a collection of them :)
DeleteThe necklace is very delicate, and I really like the green beads. I have seen these horses before but never knew what they were called - I learn new things all the time from my blog friends.
ReplyDeleteohyes! i learn a lot from blogs too paulette and that was how i came to know these dahla horses :D
DeleteSounds like a fun time, exploring the markets. And the horses are adorable. Love them!
ReplyDeleteit was jo. i would have wanted to stay the whole day but the market is only until 2pm :(
DeleteI love Dala horses!!! Definitely jealous of your sweet finds! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo Lauren
thanks lauren!
DeleteI've never heard of Dalah horses, but they're so sweet! I love the necklace and the dish too! x
ReplyDeletethanks clare!
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