Flea Market Style

Hey!



It's celebrity design expert/author/TV spokesperson-- Kathy Peterson ---at the World's Longest Yard Sale 2007 at my final stop with HGTV's crew.



Cameraman Rob Rainey is setting up the shot where I'm waiting to have the show TV host's interview me after 2 days of "junking".



In this photo-- I'm in Crossville, TN at a "rather large flea market" and hot spot for 1000's of bargain hunters on Hwy 127.

TIPS FOR FLEA MARKETING ALONG THE CORRIDOR OF HWY 127:

• Don't forget the sunscreen


• Bring plenty of water and Gatorade along


• Hat's and sunglasses optional but recommended


• Wear comfortable shoes and light colored clothes


• Bring lots of "Wet One's"


• Find shade whenever possible---it's usually about 90-100 degrees in August in this part of the country--so be prepared


• No-open toed shoes! Closed toe shoes are highly recommended---unless you want really dirty feet at the end of the day or risk stubbing toe or two!


• Bring a roller bag (see my pink bag!) to haul heavier items and to free up hands while shopping


• Book your hotel in at least one month in advance of the World's Longest Yard Sale


• Haggling is fun---but always be polite to vendors!


• Gas up when you can---it might be miles before you find a gas station


• Have fun bargain hunting


• Chat it up with the local vendors---ask about where they found the item you purchasing and other fun questions


• Budget yourself---don't buy things that you "got caught up in the moment over" You'll probably never use that item again


• Drive off the beaten path occasionally---you can find some fabulous local resturants and landmarks that you might not otherwise have known about

Contact Kathy Peterson at http://www.kathypeterson.com/ for more information