A day at the Market
Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Red Barn Flea Market and Plaza, located in Bradenton, Florida while my husband and I were visiting his parents, who live near there. My Mother-in-law had some interesting and unique coasters at her house which I told her I really liked. She said she had bought them at the Red Barn and would be happy to take us there the next day to do a little shopping, and I could look for them while there. We went the next afternoon.
The place was huge, containing many shops selling everything you could imagine. Over 600 booths and specialty shops, also some good eats and beverages too. There is something for there everyone. Some shops were selling beautiful handmade items made with shells, printed t-shirts, home goods, sporting supplies, and there were also many jewelry shops. We were at the Red Barn for a few hours and I know we didn't see it all! We also were able to locate the coasters I wanted, and I actually think I could have stayed all day in that little shop that sold them, so much to look at and like in there.
The place was huge, containing many shops selling everything you could imagine. Over 600 booths and specialty shops, also some good eats and beverages too. There is something for there everyone. Some shops were selling beautiful handmade items made with shells, printed t-shirts, home goods, sporting supplies, and there were also many jewelry shops. We were at the Red Barn for a few hours and I know we didn't see it all! We also were able to locate the coasters I wanted, and I actually think I could have stayed all day in that little shop that sold them, so much to look at and like in there.
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The Coasters: These unique coasters are double layered acrylic squares, each have a circle cut out of the top layer and a square napkin is placed between the layers. They kind of resemble CD cases. I think these coasters are practical and pretty cute too. I really like the ability to change them with the use of different colored, festive or themed napkins.
Not much to look at own their own...
But, add a napkin and these fun coasters go with any occasion! Birthdays, holidays and more!
I also purchased these wine-themed napkins from the same shop,
...and a napkin holder, which works well as a holder for the coasters too!
What a great find and so cute!
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I also enjoyed shopping at one of the jewelry shops and I bought some new add-a-beads and a new style of bracelet to put them on.
Loved these purple beads!
I filled the bracelet nicely with old and new beads!
I enjoyed the visit to the Red Barn Flea Market and now have my coasters to remind me of the fun shopping day there, and memories of a great time with family!
The Happy Shopper!...
I enjoyed the visit to the Red Barn Flea Market and now have my coasters to remind me of the fun shopping day there, and memories of a great time with family!
The Happy Shopper!...
