The Bouckville Report

The road to Bouckville isn't always smooth. In fact, sometimes it's full of setbacks and downright disgusting.

And then, when you get there, you don't connect with friends that you look forward to seeing. And you hesitate on a purchase because you went there in search of horse show ribbons and you find dog show ribbons, and when you decide that a few dog ribbons are better than no horse ribbons, you find that someone else has beaten you to the whole box (of dog ribbons).

But, it's still a good day because It's Bouckville, a once-a-year extravaganza, and you know if you didn't go, you would wish that you had. Because it's a long time until next August.

So you console yourself with some classic eye candy, including brightly colored linens.

And vintage kitchen ware.

And Shiny Brites that are pretty to look at but very pricey to buy.

And you keep expecting that Mike and Frank must be close by because there's so much darn stuff that you know they would be picking.

And speaking of trends, where that you don't see industrial junk, you see burlap feedsacks. Lots of em.

And sadly, you also see evidence that, yes, you are getting to be an antique yourself because don't you remember riding one of these when you were a kid?

But you're also inspired by things that you haven't seen before and that's maybe the best reason to go to Bouckville.

By the way, these were made by the lady who makes the tin can dolls in the previous post.

But what did you buy? Not much because you're trying to reform your junking ways. A little bit of Christmas and a few vintage French books. And it's just enough. Because it's Bouckville.  

 

Comments

[Gina]

Love your photos, Linda -- especially the mud! You definitely captured the essence of Bouckville. I thought those license plate stars were cool. Hope we can meet up next year!

[Sue]

Oh, I'm still insanely jealous that you went! I would've gladly tramped around in the mud! Next year, right? XOX

[Linda H.]

I went yesterday. VERY HOT, yet satisfying as always. I too saw the license plate stars for the first time and thought they were pretty neat.

[barbara]

I'm definitely in the should-have-gone state of mind but it really wasn't in the cards ... glad you found some inspiration.

[Lisa W.]

My sister and I were there all week long ! We loved every ( hot and sometimes muddy ) minute of it because we found such great stuff ! May the Bouckville show live on for a VERY LONG time.

[Joy]

I was there for a couple of hours on Saturday, but it was way to hot so didn't stay long. And yes, the Shiny Brites were way overpriced! Bought a vintage necklace. But I don't think it's all that vintage. It was cheap and cool looking though.

I missed the license plate stars. I did see some awesome sterling silver necklaces made with old typewriter keys which were way out of my price range. But I love all the repurposed junk. I also saw some interesting, unique Russian Christmas ornaments (mushroom head Santas and monkeys), but then I couldn't remember where the booth was to go back and get some. Every year, it is always so hot. I think Bouckville should be in early June or September. LOL.

[Into Vintage]

It was bound to happen but one of those bikes could have been mine when I was a kid although I recall an aqua bike with a white banana seat. Wah.

I'm really impressed how clean everything looks despite the mud. We're having a burlap feedsack surge here in the PNW as well.

[Betty]

WOW...this looks like such a great place. I know I'd love it. Those clocks are adorable and the license plate stars are great.