There is nothing I love more than visiting a flea market or estate sale and hunting around for treasures for the home. So, I was thrilled when I learned that a darling friend of mine was opening a fertile hunting ground just across the pond! Haystack Antiques is a pavilion filled with treasures from 25 carefully picked dealers, now open in Bellevue, it’s sort of like a flea market but all under one nice, protective roof.
My friend, Debbie, has invited all Splendid Readers to come to the grand opening party on Saturday, April 30 from 5 ~ 8. Find Haystack Antiques at 144~105th Avenue, NE in Bellevue.
I had a chance to go for a little hunt in the Haystack the other day, I loved the variety and found quite a few treasures.
Here are some things that caught my eye:
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| unusually tall, industrial looking lamp bases |
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| tangerine and turquoise |
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| handy, stackable wicker shelves. |
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| Summery placemats or trays |
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| Thick tribal blankets (wouldn’t they be gorgeous on a couch or chair?) |
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| An unusual carved boating piece. |
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| A selection of earthy, exotic tribal pieces. |
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| Library lovelies |
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| Seashell splendor |
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| I’d love to fill this with a huge bouquet of hydrangeas. |
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| This was a grain grinder from British Colonial India, now reformed into a handsome cushion topped ottoman. |
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| A sumptuous set of tacked, well-worn leather dining chairs. |
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| Wouldn’t these copper troughs be incredible filled with logs and kindling next to the fireplace? The blue urn would be incredible ANYWHERE! |
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| An ornate tub converted into a coffee table. |
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| Classic luggage stacked to make a side table. |
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| This demure table takes a little walk on the wild side when topped with cow hide. |
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| Please avert your eyes when you see this splendid little chest… because I want it!! |
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| The framed fabrics are “un-white” boards, there is glass over the fabric, one can write a message on the glass and then wipe it off. |
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| This little French country table may be just the thing for my bedroom. |
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| A plethora of petite items to place into vignettes. |
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| Here’s what one can do with all of those corks! This artist enjoyed some grande bottles for sure! |
I’d love 2-dozen rhubarb roots, please!
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From rustic to more refined…I’m sure you’ll find something sharp at Haystack Antiques.
Enjoy the hunt!
Lots of neat eclectic fun items but the standouts for me were the tacked vintage-y looking chairs..love those! And the iron clawed tub converted into a coffee table…how neat is that! I loved that piece….such neat finds!!
Love hunting for a needle in the haystack
Love the photos! I love the idea of stacking vintage luggages as a side table. That tub is lovely! And I waaaant the blankets!
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Thanks for featuring our chairs, urn and copper troughs! Hope to meet you at Haystacks someday 🙂
I hope to meet you too!!
Great antique finds. The leather dining chairs caught my attention. I can see them in our dining room while the coffee table will look good in our living room. I like the rustic look that they add .
buy dining chairs
Chairs are still available at a reasonable price if you're interested 😉