Don’t  ever knock the pawn shop. This was my lesson in humility. Brothers, owners Ben and Sam of the Cash Flow Shop got the goods. I mean the “Good” goods. They have the widest choice of I need it all. From Power Tools, Sports gear, Electronics, Art, Musical Instruments, Jewelry blah blah blah. This is a must. So Griselda, you can drop ol’ grump pants here for a sure bet to keep him happy. tharbn@yahoo.com

Natchez Trace Walking Sticks-Beauty and the Bead.  Bill and Karen Bittner work together carving and hand buffing Western Pennsylvania hardwoods like maple and hickory for their walking sticks. A finished stick takes about three days and the Bittners have done perhaps 150. Bill sells them for $15 to $35. Stop and learn the history of the walking stick from retired Sto-Rox teacher Bill. They will bring jewelry too.   walkingsticks-jewelry.com

Stand Down militaria is moving in. David Albert has a swell collection of Soviet and East German uniforms, hats flags,medals,etc. Civil war and military history books, watches, beer coasters, campaign buttons, sports cards and lots of stamps. ddalbert@aol.com

Dominick DeSalvo- DeSalvo Enterprises Inc. Collectibles  dom711@live.com

Gwyneth Bateman- Vintage Antique items, linens, ornaments & glassware. justusthree15235@yahoo.com

Darlington Road Antiques- Antiques and Collectibles EdnaSchuligoj@comcast.net

Karen Victoria- glass, porcelin  kvvictorian@gmail.com

John Caracci- emptying the garage plus other goodies 311onyx@gmail.com

Sheena Peoples- Costume Jewelry sheenap@mail.com

Rose Gulli- designer clothes, collectibles, good stuff. rgulli@verizon.net

Designs by Duane Leamer www.designerguypgh.com Soy and Floral Candles. Duane is a floral artist and will bring things that smell bee-yootiful. 

Ja-Re Designs- Endless beauty with these natural semi-precious stones on sterling/copper and bronze metals. Ladies bring that mad cash with you to take home the booty. wicked5050@msn.com

New York  New York from Station Sq. dressing fast lane hip chicks. Grannys and children keep walking.  Sweet Owner Cathy Costa says she’s on board for the Flea.

Neighbor Teaze is a Pittsburgh-based t-shirt line created by Pittsburgh born and raised designer Julia DiNardo. Neighbor Teaze arose out of a love for Pittsburgh and the diverse neighborhoods within the city, showcasing neighborhood pride, while poking fun at what the neighborhoods are known for.http://www.neighborteaze.com  Be Proud to wear your hood for $36.00!

Primitive Soaps & Candles ask for Patty. Eco Friendly Product Line hamipa@comcast.net

Cookie Lee Jewelry - Dana Ann is your girl. www.cookielee.biz/danaannslizik   Reasonable price for your bling.

Tastefully Simple-Tastefully Simple offers packaged foods from dips that require only two additional ingredients to almond pound cake, Chai Tea! Easy to prepare, conveniently packaged – great for the “on the go family” foods. You have to taste it to believe it!  And this means  free samples from Melissa. Very Yummy food. A must try. Do not stampede this woman.mdeighan@comcast.net

Marci, Ron & Gabriel Razete

Donut maker Ron Razete will be a Fleaster with his deeliteful little donuts. Hailing from the Strip with his own fab shop, he brings these tasty 2 bite sized sinful sweets in different flaves. But it’s not over yet. The Flea smells Hamburgers, Fries, Kettlecorn and Dogs too.  peaceloveandlittledonuts.com

Richard Wierzbowski will be showing his collections of country primitives, art glass,ceramics, young art work. He is an an artist. He is a collector. Richard will be bringing his viewtastic collection.rwierz@hotmail.com

Lisa Aprea is representing Southern Living At HOME. Lisa is there to advertise and talk  home decor. http://www.SouthernLivingAtHome.com/LisaAprea.  aprea1@comcast.net.

Melissa’s Send A Prayer-Melissa is selling off the Christian gift baskets and product remaining from her business. oraliam@embarqmail.com

Thirty-One Gifts sold by Jeanine Pitman djpit6@comcast.net  is a sweet line of Purses and Totes for the Mom, baby or working lady. Everyone needs a tote or a bag. Doesn’t matter if you are the city sophisticate or the down ho scrub schlub we must all haul our trash and trinkets.  www.mythirtyone.com/jpittman

Sue’s Re-Creations-Recycled (that’s the word we like to hear)-handpainted tchotchkes for the home. vhrubes14@hotmail.com

Shirley & Aunt Ruth McCormick-Shirley makes purses and wallets .The wallets and the small bags are made from recycled upholstery sample books. Ruth McCormick paints with watercolors. She was an illustrator for Gimbels Department Store for many years and was recently featured in a new book published about the History of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. homeec2006@yahoo.com  I like this story. I can’t wait to personally meet these two. 

Bensko Wildlife Illustrations- Greg Bensko -Framed wildlife paintings on turkey feathers,
mama2rains@comcast.net

LZ & EJ are both guest instructors at The Pittsburgh Glass Center and also regularly participate in The Belle River Artisans Market that is located on the corner of 20th St. and Penn Ave., also in the Strip District, every Saturday from 9-3pm.” We would be proud to be included in The Pittsburgh Flea.” Yay says the Flea ! Very Happy to have their strong support.     Thanks Lz & EJ and Good Luck———lzandej.blogspot.com and lzandej.etsy.com              

wherethetoysare.com Antique and collectible toy store dedicated to providing the goods and services that have all but disappeared from the modern American landscape. The store is packed full of a lively experience and good time for any kid or parent. They even have the 1963 Midge, Barbie’s side kick. Located in Canonsburg. Phil the owner has a superb collection.

Sheri owner of Pretzel Crazy took a great recipe and turned it into a business after pleasing so many people with her tasty treats. Her Pretzels are spun, twirled and dunked into all kinds of sweetness that will make you want more than just one or two…

www.pretzelcrazy.com

Zum Zum jumped on the Food Fleet with the Pierogi. Potato and Cheese Pierogi-Sauerkraut, Cheese, Mushroom, Cabbage, Potato, Butter & Onion… The list goes on plus many other delish foods.

www.polishpierogi.com

That means the treats contain no animal products including eggs, milk, butter or honey. The goodies contain no cholesterol and are made with non-hydrogenated oils (no trans fats) and organic ingredients. We pay special attention to quality ingredients such as organic flours and sugars. All of our sweets are suitable for people with dairy and egg allergies and some items can be made with other allergies and preferences in mind, for instance soy-free, gluten-free, low sugar (low glycemic index) or nut-free.

www.mygoodiesbakery.com

Yummy Bar

Coconut Cream Pie

Home & Office Consignment Gallery will be there with possibly your next humdinger bargain.
Email: info@homeofficecg.com These deals are Smokin right now in their store. Go see the Fab finds that will be landing at the Flea. Good Furniture.  Affordable for re-do’s or in laws over tonight. Located Rt. 88 & Broughton Road in Bethel Park. Go Now but they will be a Fleaster on Sunday.

4 Barstools $100

2/$75 each

2/$45 each

¿Dónde está my Vintage Denim vendor ??? Pony Up Pittsburghers. Bust a move, Reveal Yourself to the Flea. The Flea Wuvs You.   Architectural Salvage, Where are you ? Come on Contractors, Collectors and Architects stop harboring that good stuff. Citizens need to poof and foof those funkster bunks and we need your help. I said the Flea Wuvs You !

The Swanky FrankyFurter organic grass-fed all-beef Franktuary Diggity Dog will be rockin. Step aside Chicago we got the beef. www.franktuary.com.  They deliver on bike downtown. I wonder if they ride the Eneloop?

Everybody Knows “HOLLYSHOWS” her antiques and collectibles. Holly McGuire with her antiques and collectibles. 412-232-0424.

Recycled Vintage Bird Baths→Foxglove Woodland Studio→ Beverly Simcic→412-487-0710. Keep the wild life watered and poofed.

Design Cellular says,you deserve the best seat in the house. So what if you don’t have season tickets… no sweat. Let one of these seats adorned with your favorite sports team provide you with the best seat to be the most loyal of fans. On top of that, why not grab one of our cell phones so you can discuss the big game with one of your bud’s  while you’re the king or queen of your bathroom kingdom. Selling Cell phone gear for 11 years Curtis’s team will anchor in for the summer.    Dsigncellular.com offline

Lisa Marie Bruno will be bringing her Vintage Clothing, Jewelry and accessories. lisamarie_bruno@hotmail.com

Catherine Floyd of Catherine’s Creations babecat820@yahoo.com. Catherine will be showing her jewelry. It’s a mystery to the Flea what the jewelry is or, maybe da flea lost the photos ??? Yikes.

OK here comes the man food. T Hill’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill— Smoked Ribs, Chicken, Sausage. Chaka Hill has jumped on the Food Fleet with their tasty finger lickin BBQ. Now if you aren’t going to get down by the river and Flea with some BBQ smoke in the wind, you aren’t living the right life. thillsmokehouse@comcast.net

Joyful Noise Studio- Hope Alcorn: “ My goal has been to make the simplest of forms create a dynamic image. I love color and movement and try to capture this energy and vibrancy in my paintings. My process is non-linear and intuitive.” Personally my fave is the plaid cap. Way Cool. www.joyfulnoisestudio.com, halcorn@aol.com

Soap is just one of the many organic beauty and bath products created by Cynthia Hill.
Shea butter is the cornerstone of what she makes. “It’s so good for your skin,” she insists. Her Shea Oil Body Mist infused with lavender and peppermint is especially good for dry skin, helping with wrinkle prevention and even blocking the sun’s UVA rays.
It’s all organic from the gel-organic gift boxes to the biodegradable tissue paper she uses to package the soaps. “I grow all my own herbs, flowers and plants that are used in different soaps, shampoos and beauty and bath products,” she explains. All her soaps are 87 percent plant based. Her goal is to add a line of environmentally safe cleaning products.
For more information or an event you would like her to attend, e-mail thirddayluxurysoaps@yahoo.com or call 412-417-4984. www.thirddayluxurysoaps.zoomshare.com

I bet you think the Flea has been sleeping on the BLOG, I mean job.
The Flea has been busy these frigid months buzzing from vendor to vendor. It’s only a few short months away before the sun will begin to peek through and spring activity will be a bee in everyone’s bonnet.
Now is the time to plan how you are going to bring in the extra dollars for 2010 or how you are going to save the extra loot this year.
Remember Flea markets are great entertainment for the entire family and cost nothing to spend the afternoon wandering, looking, shopping and enjoying the beautiful backdrop of our city.
So Fleasters, get your gear ready if you are going to be a Vendor.

Luminously Beautiful Beadwork by Barb, B.A.C. Jewelry. Mega talent for creating gorgeous beaded jewelry. Wait till you see. Just the gift for your sweetie of just your own fab self.