Sparks, Kansas. Here we come!

A few weeks ago I was reading my Country Living magazine (Judge all you want, it’s a really great mag) and there was an article about the top 10 best flea markets in America. Well, there just so happens to be one 1.5 hours from here and it was going on this weekend! For a combo anniversary birthday celebratory trip we set out on the back roads to Sparks, Kansas (population: 9). 75,000 people attend the flea marker over the course of 4 days, so you can imagine the fantastic people watching. We were excited about getting there at the end of the weekend because that’s when the best bargaining happens. It was a gorgeous day despite the huge dark cloud that blew in, down poured on us, hailed and then left as quickly as it came. We haggled our way through that place and set off back to Lawrence with a car full of loot.

The open road.

There was just so much stuff!

Me, with my first purchase of the day.

Our new (from the early 1900's) sewing machine bought purely for decoration.

3 fishing poles for $25! A steal!

Satchel from the 1930's and bamboo plant stand.

Some very cool, old shaving accoutrements and a brass soap dish.

My awesome peacock tray.