Top Flea Market Finds at Rennigers
Tour Renniger's Antique Extravaganza in Mt. Dora, FL with Eddie Ross as he spotlights the show's best booths for antiques, collectibles, and flea market finds.
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Eddie Goes to Market
Southern Living tagged along with style expert and flea market fanatic Eddie Ross at the Renningerās Antique Extravaganza in Mt. Dora, Florida. An Antiques Fair is held the third weekend of every month with a special, three-day extravaganza in January, February, and November. Read on for Eddie's insider tips to help make the most of your shopping time!
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Make a Whole Day of It
Located on 117 acres of rolling countryside just 30 minutes north of Orlando, the Renningerās Antique Extravaganza boasts 1,400 dealers of antique furniture, collectibles, jewelry, silver, glass, pottery and fine art. Plan to arrive early on Friday, shop the fields first, and then head to the air-conditioned main building to cool off. Donāt forget the farmerās flea market on top of the hill, where you just might find the freshest deal of the day!
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Tip: Don't worry about packing a lunch. The chicken curry from Vyasa and Anita Ramnarain with Three Boys Deli is some of the best I've ever had! Stand #10 down the hill from Gate 5 on the right.
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Keep Your Eyes Open
You never know what youāre going to find at a flea market, especially one like Renningerās with diverse dealers selling everything from sofas to salt cellars. Do one big loop around the entire grounds, scanning the tables carefully as you go, then do another to make sure you didnāt miss a gem.
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Tie One On
Retro aprons like these are such a fun way to add whimsy to summer entertaining. Skip the typical napkins at your next cookout, and opt for one of these bib-like cloths. They come in a colorful mix of gingham, rickrack, and embroidery. They make great hostess gifts too, paired with homemade jams and jellies.
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Go Green
I love the chartreuse glow of Vaseline glass, named for its similarity in color to petroleum jelly. Collect individual pieces over time for a striking display. Be sure to keep them close at hand so that you will really put them to use! I'd use this cakestand for serving a chilled quiche at a summer brunch or piled high with lemony cupcakes.
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Fill Your Fruit Bowl
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By Article: Jaithan Kochar Article: Jaithan Kochar