Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Flea Market at la Corte dei Miracoli in Venice...more pics!


We enjoyed the flea market at The Church of Miracles in Venice
 so much that we made our way back there on Sunday morning...
...all by ourselves! :)


As we rounded the corner and the flea market came into view...
I felt my heart flutter...


It seems no matter where in the world I happen to be...
...if I am under the sun, with tables full of treasures to discover...
I am happy and content!


So, without further chatter...
with my little old, pocket Canon SD600 in hand...
here is some of what I saw:










 Even, Mr. Flea found something he wanted...





































Oh my!






Oops!  There's Dad...
I think he's had enough flea market for the day...
...time to find a place to sit down and have a cappuccino 
and a chocolate croissant!

It was so much fun to visit this flea market in Venice...
...and now you have too!
:)

Thank you Walter, Daniela and Alfredo!

Mercatino dei Miracoli

39 comments:

Ariadne said...

Thank you for all those photos; they are lovely! I hope you don't have too bad weather!AriadnefromGreece!

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Oh Laura,
I can't think of a better place to visit a flea market. We must get back to Venice very soon. It is one of my most favourite and magical places of all.
.....and what treasures....the white gloves, the chandelier wall sconce, the old letters, the white china butter dish, the old books, the perfume bottles....all of these things I can see being used behind those beautiful old shutters in Venice.
How come I didn't see a flea market when we were there ? You are one lucky girl !! XXXX

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Thanks for sharing your trip with us - loved seeing all the pictures.

Anonymous said...

Oh, I have loved looking at these photos!! :) Just out of curiosity, what kinds of prices were on some of these items? Comparable to prices here? Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see the rest from your trip. :)

Unknown said...

Wow...so much to see and LOVE!

Anonymous said...

Wow Laura, it seams that you really enjoy La Corte dei Miracoli eh!!! Came Back soon and i will take you In more Flea/Antiques Market!! W. the Antiques Lovers for few days still in Colorado

Beulah Bee said...

Thanks for sharing this great experience, I really have enjoyed today and yesterday's photos.

Chris said...

How did you ever find out about the flea market there? I have been so frustrated over the years trying to find locations and dates in foreign places? Do you have a great and accurate source for brocantes & fleas? Thank you so much for this fabulous post!

Heather Robinson said...

Oh this made me dream! I love our brocantes here in Provence but this one seemed so fabulous! I saw something in nearly every photo that would have tempted me. Thank you for a charming post!

oldgreymare said...

I was just about to say OH MY! when your Oh My! popped up..
OH MY! is right...
xx
z

Karen in VA (was CT) said...

Be still my heart ... yes please to the letters, top one dated 1950 from Texas !!! .... I hope you snatched those up ... know the spot exactly, what a surprise .. you just never know where the flea will turn up ... so glad you are having fun and good weather (at least that day) ... xo

Low Tide High Style said...

It's been so fun seeing Italy through your eyes. I'm a sucker for a good flea market, and to visit one in Venice...be still my heart! I would have needed a big crate shipped home with all of my treasures! I hope you got a few for yourself!

Kat :)

Dorthe said...

My heart would flutter,too- seing all those fantastic things- Thankyou for showing, Laura.
xo,Dorthe

Emily said...

These photos are stunning :-D I'd love to visit Venice!
I thought I'd let you know I've nominated you for the "Tell Me About Yourself" award :-)
You can find out more about it here: http://emilysummers-designer.blogspot.com/2011/11/tell-me-about-yourself-award.html

Emily
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Andy's Attic said...

How in the world did you resist bringing home all of it?? Or at least an extra suitcase or two?? Love the pictures and wish I could go there, too.
Annette

Egretta Wells blog said...

So,just what did you buy. I'm certain there was something special that spoke right to you!

tawnya said...

I am curious, how many boxes did you ship home? How many luggages pieces did you fill? How could you decide? The photos are wonderful. I feel like I was there with you, only I didn't get to buy.

tawnhunt.blogspot.com
Tawnya H

flowers on my table said...

Oh how wonderful! How kind of you to let us see. I so want that Willow pattern tureen and the bunch of letters! Hope you are having the time of your life? Love Linda x

Julie@beingRUBY said...

wow Laura.. I'm really sad I didn't see this flea market.. actually I'm really sad I didn't spend a week in my favourite place on earth.. next time...At least I get to see more through your shots.. fabulous.. how did you not buy up everything? I'm still dreaming of those ex-votos from the last post.. boo hoo,. hahaha

Have a great week.. hope you are over the jet lag!! ciao ciao xxx Julie

Unknown said...

be STILL my heart..swoon! sigh....

judi said...

oh those matching shoes and purse! the glass shade on the lamp! the glass jar with lid and those camera's! so what did you bring home?!
judi

The Polka Dot Closet said...

OMG, what a dream shopping day!! Oh thank you for all of the fabulous pictures!!

Carol

LizlovesVintage said...

Oh my, is right! When in Venice do as the Italian's do, shop. What great photos. Keep them coming! Aww, cute Daddy also. What a trooper ;)
xxx Liz

Heaven's Walk said...

Oh my gosh---what fun, Laura! No wonder your heart was fluttering, girl! lol! That market is complete heaven!!!!! :)

xoxo laurie

Cottage and Broome said...

So many wonderful things what did you buy? Sounds like you had a great time. Laura - Cottage and Broome

French-Kissed said...

Thank you...I enjoyed each and every photo!

Jermaine

Piijja said...

Wonderful pics - thank you for sharing these.

Greetings from Finland!
Pia

PS. I ♥ your blog.

Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns said...

Oh my heart be still....I could live and die here! Awesome photos..thanks for sharing!

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Oh Laura... what a lucky chickie you are! Thank you for sharing... maybe someday I can make it there for real.

Blessings,
Spencer

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Wow Laura...what fun!
Thanks for letting us browse this fabulous marketplace with you!
Did you know that Sue over at Vintage Rescue Squad is looking for photos for her next calendar? She wants photos from flea markets and treasure hunts...your pictures are always so great, I'd love to see one (or two) next year in print!

Privet and Holly said...

Oh.My.Goodness!
Thank you for taking
us along on your delicious
romp through this lovely
flea in Venice. My 16 year
old loved Venice the most
on a class trip to Italy last
summer. I have only been
to Rome, but can't wait to
go back to Italy, some day.
Now the big question: did
you buy anything??

Happy November

xx Suzanne

PS: Your dad looks so sweet.

juditsd said...

oh my!!!! You're so lucky!! Thanks for sharing - now I'm dreaming!:)

Das Hohe Haus said...

Oh my gosh. Is this wonderful. I take the green dishes, the little frames, the wooden cases, the lights, the jewellery. It looks like lot of fun. Wish I would have been there, too. Thanks for showing!
All the best, Steffi

Florence said...

I know the feeling when you happen upon a flea market, three years ago I was in Germany, experienced the very same thing. However some of the vendors were not happy about me taking photos. It was interesting, I did get the photos I wanted, once I realized what was happening there. Thanks for sharing. Florence

tanja said...

so many good stuff xxtanja

skippysays said...

Lovvve flea markets- so jealous! this one looks awesome! that beautiful chair or 120 euro really caught my eye :)
www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

life just saying said...

Incredible photographs! They were stunning. What a lovely blog. Thanks for sharing your time in Venice and the Flea Market! I'm a new follower who found you at Cedar Hill Ranch.

Nadia said...

Oh my gosh!!
This is my Venice in your photos!!!
Wonderful!!!!
Happy new Year from Venice!!
Nadia

SFaraday said...

Can you tell me what month you visited the market? Leaving for Venice in a day and cannot find the market's schedule. Afraid it's not open during summer. Help?