Chaletmomma

Hi Friends I love nothing more than chronicling a day and sharing it here with you! On Saturday September 13th I went off with friends to visit the Maplewood Mercantile - it was our first visit and it did not disappoint!

The Mercantile has a mix of clothing and decor as well as furniture.

I found the cutest little brass cuff bracelet with a bamboo design.

The lovely ladies who helped us with our treasures!

The mercantile is located at: 145 Dunnell Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040. After shopping we had a delightful lunch at St. James Gate and don’t forget to check out a complete list of my thrifting haunts here on my Curation page.

Til next time be well and please let me know where the last place is you thrifted or antiqued! I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Hi Friends this past Sunday I made a quick trip to Bridgeport, CT with my dear friend Kristin - our goal was not to miss Mongers Market 1155 Railroad Avenue - (Hours: 10am-4pm $3.00 cash entry fee) because there last day of business is June 8th and they are only open Sundays there are just 3 shopping days left. I encourage a visit but understand parking is challenging. The markets parking lot and Railroad Avenue offer limited spaces. We found a spot a block away under an overpass.

It was so worth it though - wow - nothing like a 75,000 sq. ft. filled vendors selling everything from architectural salvage, art, ceramics, decor, furniture, glassware, jewelry, lighting, tabletop, vintage clothing and more. Here are a few images of our day.

**1155 RAILROAD AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CONN. 06605**

Architectural Salvage is first thing you find after paying the $3.00 entry fee.

Amazing vintage transferware platters and plates.

These vintage metal hand-painted lamps were incredible (and Kristin).

Things that reminded me of my childhood. A giant plastic liquor bottle bank, a guitar pillow and the Lanz nightgown.

This hand-painted metal trunk was the coolest.

After walking around for 3 hours we were hungry. We made our way to Brewport for salad and pizza and of course a glass of Prosecco!

The day was so fun! We enjoyed the Market and the Mongers were all wonderfully friendly. Some told us they are moving to another location in Bridgeport - so you never know - we may see them again.

I love my new thrifted finds: a necklace that converts to a broach, a pretty porcelain cloisonne box and a wonderful ship plate for my wall.