I am in love with Paris.

I don't know about you, but for me, summer is so much sweeter when there is a regular, bustling outdoor market nearby. We are fortunate to have numerous farmer's markets, swap meets and antique malls around us. Actually, we could go to a new venue every weekend if we wanted to. This weekend, I visited the Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove, which is literally just up the street from us. I've heard about this market but my schedule has never allowed me to attend...until today.

Most of the time, I don't really need anything when I go to these markets. I mean, who really does? Still, I go for the rare thrill of seeing a unique and perfect treasure that will make me ridiculously happy when I see it in my house. The Paris Market is rows and rows of booths full of antiques, vintage pieces, handmade clothes, architectural salvages, art, organic produce, the list goes on and on. I found an exquisite rebuilt/refinished Art Deco-ish table an 4 chairs, which now sits in our breakfast nook (and I adore it!).

I also happened to stumble upon my new favorite web site: GoGreenWithJeanne.com. I met Jeanne at her vintage furniture booth as I was drooling over this gorgeous office chair upholstered in burlap with flowers made of upcycled scarves (which I also adore!). She does AMAZING work and shares her design insight on this site. Of course, she also has a retail site: VintageRenewal.com. This is why I love markets like this. I appreciate the opportunity to meet artists like Jeanne and buy a piece of furniture from Steve, who lovingly referred to my table as a "her."

Here is my new table in her new home. I love that she has a history and could have easily been trashed, had it not been for a dedicated wood artisan who saw potential and was willing to give her another chance. I'm going to recover the chair seats but I am so ridiculous happy with it.

As summer winds down (can you BELIEVE it's August already!?!?), I can't wait to see what other markets we can visit before the leaves start to turn. That's one good thing about having to rebuild a home interior...I actually do need stuff. :-)