Innholdsfortegnelse for Flea Market Décor Summer 2025 i American Farmhouse Style

Oh, how I love spring and summer! The warm breezes, puttering barefoot in my flower gardens, eating meals on the front porch, and opening all the windows wide is my idea of paradise. Then add leisurely sunny days wandering around flea markets, grabbing bouquets and fresh veggies at the farmers market, and taking mini road trips with my sister to hit the thrift stores—well, that is the life for me! In this issue, we explore four unique homes full of color and whimsy, (including my own,) that capture the joy of summer. We’re also peeking into two darling studio spaces that are so inspiring you’ll want to replicate them for yourself! We are also trying our hand at a simple and fun paint-by-number craft (page 28), saluting Old Glory with…

1. My favorite way to add color and pattern is with throw pillows. Pillow covers are even better! They’re easier to store and you can put them on down filled inserts, which make for fluffier pillows. 2. Window treatments are another great way to add color and pattern. A patterned curtain will literally transform a space. 3. Lamp shades! Switch out a plain shade with a floral or striped one or add a colored ribbon trim on a neutral shade. 4. Flowers, of course. A vase of fresh flowers, or good quality faux stems, can never go wrong. A seasonal wreath hung on an interior door, or on the front of a cabinet or hutch, is a great way to add color and a natural element.…

OUR LONG-HELD BELIEF IS THAT no one loves a layered, collected, and meaningful home full of interesting vignettes more than flea market décor enthusiasts, and we can prove it! Just look at this round up of collections, curated corners, and keepsakes to see what we mean. To be considered for next year’s gallery, PLEASE SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO KELLY MCMASTER AT KMCMASTER@EGMEDIAMAGS.COM.…

WHY STICK TO DICHOTOMIES OF old versus new, colorful versus neutral, pattern or no pattern? For Kelli and her family, there’s no need to be rigid about any of these categories. Their home exudes color, whimsy, and an eclectic mix of old and new, with inspiration from around the globe. Learn more about how she pulls it all off. COLOR ME TROPICAL Kelli and her family moved from Hawaii to the central Atlantic coast of Florida for her husband, Anthony’s, job. Kelli knew that what she was going to miss the most about Hawaii was the lush jungle feel, so in their search for a new home in Florida, they prioritized the exterior as much as the interior. When their realtor found this house, it fit all their requirements. It…

Do you have a lot of pieces, or are you trying to select items for your home but aren’t sure where to begin? Check out these styling tips from veteran stylist and photographer Sunday Hendrickson. You can follow her at @sundayohsunday on Instagram or sundayhendrickson.com. • GET COLORFUL “For me, it’s all about color, and Hallie’s sweet cottage is the perfect example,” she says. One way to bring design cohesion is by using the same color or color family throughout the home. “For example, the aqua throws in the living room, towels in the bathroom, shams in the bedroom, and bowls and jars in the kitchen—all introduced by the aqua front door,” Sunday says. • GET COMFORTABLE Bring in cozy elements to make each room feel inviting. “You can’t get…

YOU MAY REMEMBER OUR FEATURE ON DAISY COTTAGE, a charming and well-loved 1922 cottage in Lakeland, Florida and its creative owner, Kimberly McCole, from our Summer 2024 issue. Overthepastyear, Kim has worked her magic on the lower level of the home and fashioned a studio space that is as colorful as it is convenient. Although some shy away from bright color and mixed patterns, Kim is always on the lookout for ways to add more! With inexpensive vintage finds and a flare for painting old furniture, Kim transformed her studio to match the rest of her home and it is joy personified. We asked her for more behind the scenes details, in case you find yourself longing for your own studio to play in. FMD: Tell us about the lower…

EMILY KELLEY HAS A HOME IN PENNSYLVANIA FULL OF FOUND TREASURES, and a flair for styling them, that immediately caught our attention! It’s always fun to add a splash of red, white, and blue to spaces for the summer months, but it can oftentimes be challenging to know how, where, and what to incorporate. We asked Emily, who has mastered the art of Vintage Americana styling, for her tips and inspirations: FMD: Please tell us a bit about your home and how you add your festive summer styling? Emily: My husband is an Army veteran, so patriotic colors are sentimental in our home. I love to use old flags; especially the tattered and torn, the stained ones, the ones that most people throw out. I watch for them at flea…

1. Brimfield Antique Flea Market – Brimfield, MA Held three times a year (May, July, and September), this market is heaven for vintage lovers. With over 5,000 dealers spread across 20 fields, it’s the largest outdoor flea market in the country. Be ready to spend the whole day (or three). You could make a trip out of this one! Learn more here: www.brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com 2. The 127 Yard Sale – Multi-State Known as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” this epic route spans six states from Michigan to Alabama and happens each August. You’ll find everything from farmhouse antiques to quirky collectibles—all roadside! Learn more here: www.127sale.com 3. Rose Bowl Flea Market – Pasadena, CA Happening the second Sunday of every month, this legendary LA-area market brings in thousands of vendors and…

WHEN YOU LIVE IN A SMALLER HOME, you need to be creative when you love to entertain more than a few guests at a time. Laurie Weiner of Ventura, California has mastered the art of outdoor entertaining, and we wanted to learn more about how she creates her dreamy gatherings. FMD: Please tell us a bit about your home and how you came to own it. Laurie: “The home was located just a block over from where I was renting; goodness, it’s been over 30 years ago now! Although it was totally overgrown with weeds and lacked character, I still loved it and thought of it often. When it suddenly came up for sale, I knew I had to purchase it and create a beautiful home here!” FMD: What are…

ESTATE SALE CIRCUIT Kelli has an estate sale app that she monitors weekly. Usually listings for estate sales go up on Wednesday, and begin the following Friday through Sunday. As the weekend goes on, the prices drop, so we asked Kelly how she balances the best selection on Friday versus the lowest prices on Sunday. “If it’s something I know I can’t live without, I contact the estate sale company beforehand and negotiate that before the sale opens on Friday. They can mark it as sold before the estate sale opens. If it’s something I’m not married to, I’ll peruse on Sunday.” For instance, jewelry, vinyl records, and books tend to be more personal and not as picked over by Sunday when things are marked down by 50 percent. WORDS…

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A UNIQUE VINTAGE TIN, jar, or some other sort of container and wondered how you could creatively style it? For Lisa Horton, thinking outside the box—or container—is the inspiration for her creation of beautiful and unique arrangements. A former wedding coordinator, Lisa’s creative spark was passed down from her grandmothers’ collections of trinkets, figurines, floral china, and holiday décor. “One of my grandmothers was an avid gardener, she always had a summer garden with flower beds filled with assorted florals,” she says. “There were always fresh cut flowers on our kitchen counters.” FROM PARTIES TO PEONIES Aside from her role as wedding coordinator for family and friends, Lisa has a heart for entertaining and has hosted parties for every occasion, including wedding showers and baby showers. These…

AS YOU FLIP THROUGH THE PAGES of beautiful homes in interior design books and magazines, you may feel that you can only admire their décor in your dreams because you currently live in a rental property. But Flea Market Décor ’s brand leader/editor, Kelly McMaster, dispels that notion by displaying the same level of charm, character, comfort, and creativity in her own rented home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Renting a home or apartment can present a set of challenges for those of us who are driven to decorate with abandon. Not only do we have to be careful not to damage the home’s infrastructure from top to bottom, and everything in-between, but we likely want to stay within a self-determined budget without sacrificing style. Kelly has managed to do…

OUR EDITORIAL TEAM SPENDS MANY HOURS scouting for content to share with our readers and when we scroll upon someone like Renee Galbraith and her tastefully styled home, we stop and click around! Renee’s warm and inviting décor, with a healthy dose of vintage creatively layered into every room and vignette is inspiring. We asked Renee to share a bit about her home and style. FMD: Please tell us a bit about yourself and what sparked your interest in home décor? Renee: My parents bought and remodeled an old home when I was in late elementary school and I remember loving the transformation process. I still remember the day that my grandpa stripped the old staircase, I was so excited seeing it come back to life. Then I became that…

• Light pink blooms with a beautiful fragrance are always my first choice; Heirloom Roses and David Austin roses create a romantic garden. • Princess Charlene de Monaco, Princess Fairy Kiss, and Pink O’Hara roses are also at the top of my list. • Growing healthy roses takes lots of patience and prayer! Along with truly trimming them back when it’s time—check your local growing zone—and they will bloom best when it’s their season to shine. It’s hard to do, but it’s worth it. • I tell everyone I know that there are three stages to growing roses: sleeping, creeping, and finally leaping! Don’t give up on them before their time and they will bless you with blooms to share!…

An Alice in Wonderland Escape: A Garden for the Whole Family Holly Blain and husband Jamie Blain started their garden in Michigan during COVID for a place to be creative and grow. They first built a stunning pergola with a bed swing, and now have three different structures with roofs! Blain states, “This garden has allowed me to be able to dive into gardening. I have areas of full sun and part sun. So, planting perennials each spring, it’s always so exciting to see how everything continues to grow and fill in.” Holly loves to host events for friends and family in the garden. Holly shares, “It’s always such a rewarding feeling to hear all the feedback when they walk down to the garden! I have a hidden ‘enchanted’ trail…

If you’re looking to create your own flea market florals, Lisa says that there really is no wrong way. “It is whatever is appealing to your eye. Be creative and mix things up,” she says. To get started, check out her tips below. • CHOOSE YOUR CONTAINER. Flea markets, thrift stores, and even garage sales, are perfect places to find unique and charming containers that can serve as the vessels for your creativity. If styling for a particular season, try to find colors that fit the theme. • PREP YOUR CONTAINER. Vintage pieces can present problems for holding water if you’re using live florals. “I use different kinds of containers inside vintage pieces; for example, a clear zippered bag,” says Lisa. • FILL YOUR CONTAINER. Here is the fun part—bringing…

A bonus room where Kelly can thaw out from the cold South Dakota winters, the sunroom is an addition on the front of the house, above the front porch, that spans across the windows of both the home office and main bedroom. “I can see into the sunroom from both rooms, and I adore it!” Kelly says. “It gets the morning sunrise from the east, afternoon sun from the south, and I can see sunsets from the west side because there are windows on all sides. It’s almost always bright and cheery. The window that opens‘up’ and hooks to the ceiling might be my favorite feature of the whole house! It reminds me of a seaside cottage, and the beadboard walls and ceiling also add so much cottage charm and…

HOLLY BLAIN (@RUSTICWILDYARROW) is known for her beautiful home styling, charming outdoor structures, and her amazing floral creations. We asked Holly how she created this stunning arch at the entrance of her Michigan greenhouse, and you may be as surprised as we were at how simple it can be! “The floral arch is made entirely of faux flowers,” says Holly. Adding that she is always waiting on clearance sales at the craft and hobby stores as well as a local favorite, MJ Home Décor. She stocks up on favorite stems, picks of all sorts, and uses them throughout the changing midwestern seasons. “To construct the arch, I first drilled a few screws into the door frame next to the window frames. I then attached chicken wire around the door frame,…