Oh to be in New York this weekend! The Brooklyn Flea Market starts up again and promises 40,000-square-feet of hipster-approved clothing, design, art and food. Inspired by Chelsea's dwindling outdoor markets, Brooklyn real-estate blogger Jonathan Butler of browstowner.com co-founded the Brooklyn Flea–now the largest of its kind in the city–in spring 2008. The market draws about 200 vendors every Saturday, selling a mix of new and used goods. Youthful treasure-hunting locals, many with children in tow, browse mid-century modern wares like forties amoeba-shaped side tables, fifties bar stools, and Mies chairs; artful kitsch like painted ceramic owls; vintage records; and clothing. Some participating businesses include Bonbon Oiseau (jewelry), Foxy + Winston (stationery and silkscreen printing), Kimono Lily (vintage Japanese kimonos), Kumquat Cupcakery (um, cupcakes), and Osborn Design (art/crafts/felt squirrels). Additions include the Curated Corner, with selections by websites like Racked.com who's bringing along five of their very favorite boutiques: Alter, Hayden-Harnett, Madewell, Inven.tory, and The Shoe Market., as well as a slew of new snack stands, like Jenn's Old Fashioned Candy and Elsa's Empanadas. If you're in NY, make sure to check it out! Brownstoner website
Brooklyn Flea Market is Back This Weekend!
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