Anyone who lives in or around NYC knows that street fairs tend to be kind of a bust. I'm not sure why but 90% of them seem to be overrun by booths selling socks warehouse style or pushing shamwows. So when we decided to stop by the Atlantic Antic this weekend, my expectations were low. Much to my delight, this street fair was a winner. The food was varied and delish, loads of great booths selling interesting items, etc.
booth outside a vintage sign store - a big "S" came home with me
Some great items for browsing and buying.
Like these adorable robot organic tee's from Lunacy Design. I lusted after that antique embalming fluid bottle from a vendor selling glassware found in the ground but I was too cheap to spring for it. This pretty compact adorned with beautiful photography from Citybitz would make a great souvenir in my humble opinion. And these cool image transfer signs on wood - I wonder if there a simple way to DIY that?
Of course it wouldn't be a street fair without some stellar street food to feast on.
All in all, a winner. Big hand to whoever organizes this event. We'll be adding the Atlantic Antic one to our annual must do list.
That looks like so much fun! And that last pic of the oysters and crab legs has my mouth watering. I wonder if my sister made it out! (she lives in Park Slope)...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great event. Those cheesecakes look yummy!
ReplyDeleteLove those transfer signs!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun way to spend the day. Did you buy anything?
ReplyDeleteI really want to get a few letters to use around my home. I love the way they look. Hmm, guess I'll have to find some sort of street fare around Dallas.
ReplyDeleteKaren: Yes, I bought a big S from the vintage sign place (I need to make room for it on my shelf now.) and a hat for my husbands Halloween costume.
ReplyDeleteThis is like a playground for me! I love the vintage sign letters and embalming fluid. Amazing finds.
ReplyDeleteI would've loved to have gone to this, but last weekend was crazy
ReplyDeleteVERY cool! Is S for your surname or is it for you? Where are you planning on putting it? Would love to see a pic once you find a home for it. Seeing all that good food made me hungry, off to eat my oatmeal, sigh.
ReplyDeleteI love these types of street fairs, it's fun to find something that no one else will have in their home.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good time! I could def go for those cheesecakes;) Can't wait to see what you guys come up with for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLooks SO fun! And, as always, fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteI love a good street fair, glad this one was a winner!
Looks fabulous. The embalming fluid bottle is so unique and perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI am sure it was fun; but I was trying to get to my sister in Carroll Gardens(coming from Long Island). Ended up having to go back through Brooklyn Heights and around a convoluted way. Wish I had known about the street fair beforehand. They are not fun if you have to get somewhere by car!
ReplyDeleteSo.......I want to see all your buys! Yes, every last one!!! Nosey? Me? xx
ReplyDeleteI love going to those things. My hubs just follows me around, but the food always catches his eye!
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Lila Ferraro
Oh, Mrs. Limestone, this looked wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWe have a first annual Design Harvest in Chicago this upcoming weekend - a street fest dedicated to all things home decor. We're bursting!
I was in the city that week and thought about going. Now I'm bummed that I didnt make my hubby go. Those Darn Yankee's games!
ReplyDeleteI spy some Salvatore Bklyn food there- YUM!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Wish I lived closer :)
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Kristin
this looks FAB!
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nic
Thanks for taking us with you! Not sure I will ever make it up there to your neck of the woods but I'll keep my fingers crossed!
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