Opening Day was Cold and Spritzy but the tough Fleasters showed and the hardy shoppers shopped. There was constant foot traffic during the day which surprised the Flea because the weather was sending all messages to stay home. The photoggin Flea was out to capture pictures of some items that landed at the Flea on Sunday.

By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Neighbor Teaze is launching its 14th neighborhood T-shirt, The Strip District, on Sunday at the opening day of the Pittsburgh Flea at 21st Street and Railroad Street in the Strip District. T-shirts are $36. www.neighborteaze.com

Recycling Computers & Electronic Products – Need a bargain on a computer. Here you go. Recycled gear. mary@secondlifecomputer.com

Red Pop Shop - Vintage Housewares, you can find them on Etsy too. redpopshop@gmail.com

Rough Around The Edges - Functional & Decorative art using wood salvaged from Pittsburgh houses. Alex has his work in stores and galleries. alobus@gmail.com

RS Wholesale & Import – Pres. Ronald Scott will be showing their collection of artwork and photographs. rssupply123@aol.com

So Zen Organics – Organic Soaps, Spritzers, Lip-balms, candles and many more goodies. grant@compasstar.com

StoneWorks – Engraved yard stones. pjperri@comcast.net

SuperDog on the Go - More than some slap down served up dog. Pork Chop cajun  sandwiches and Fish Sandwiches too. Not from the nearby Allegheny.

Talking Paint – Muy fabulouso work by Susan Seybolt. Hand Painted Canvas Textiles. Beautific work on tote bags etc. sseybolt@gmail.com

Theodore Aland – Tools and Collectibles sounds like a manstop. ladyjayne47@aol.com

Victoria’s Fudge-a- licious – Fudge and yummy. Secret Secret Recipe  fudgealicious@gmail.com

Zerrer Antiques - What else but Antiques.

Zerrer Antiques

Vintage Glassware GOTAonPoe@verizon.net

Walkers Collectibles – Vintage Clothing and fun and unusal items. katclub@comcast.net

Weaver Promotions - Peruvian Jewelry samweaver2005@yahoo.com

Stone’s Throw Garden Art – Bellagm@comcast.net

Pit Snax and Nut – hailing from the Strip bringing gift baskets with nuts and snackage. md@pghsnax.com

May 9, 2010 is Mother’s Day - You can shop it early at the Flea. Don’t be your usual self, crammin and jammin some lazy ass last minute gift for your loved one. Buy her something sweet at the flea. There is alot of bling and sweet smelly things that will delight her. Make it a point to step up to the ocassion. Better yet bring Mom to the Flea

Wooden Wall Art- Bill Smith will be  travelling in from Erie for the Flea. How bout that ! Bill is an artist and will be bringing the art. It will be wood. woodwallart@aol.com

Yinz Yang- When NY comes to Pittsburgh it makes the Flea say Weeeeee. NY  Painter and Knitter Elizabeth Deasy designs and makes T shirts that reflect her love for Pittsburgh, it’s sports teams, and the powerful, iron-clad relationship between the two. The designs are really unique and smart! Her second design is ready for release which is a hockey theme. Get original, get with Elizabeth.www.elizabethdeasy.com/

Zachary Adamerovich-Dog Treats. That’s right. Don’t go home with an empty hand if you want Bowser to remain your buddy. Home made treats  for your best and most reliable friend. z.adamerovich@gmail.com

Whimsical Wonders-Watch Grandma’s silver. Melissa over for dinner with a big purse will be a tip that she’s ready to be crafting clever creations with spoons and forks into vintage neckware. Just a dash of  darling whimsy.melissavenneri@gmail.com

“Vintage tea towels and cotton ticking come together in comfort and dressed down chic in these hand-made pillow cases debuting at the Pittsburgh Flea! Also available, decades of collectibles: assorted linens, quirky artwork, lamps, silverware and all manner of chotkes straight from grandmother’s corner cupboard. Make sure to visit Clara’s Collectibles at the Flea!

Just Italian-Venezia, Firenze, Roma, Lina Vetter will roll it all into her Italian Meatballs. Magnificant polpetta italiano.Venite a godervi.lina@justitalian.net

Kara Vita Clinical Skincare-Clinical Sunscreens, Cathy will tell you how to preserve your youth and beauty. This is a must for everyone even all sun worshippers. The sun is always working its evil on you. karavita.cathy@gmail.com

Shiny Old Things-Out of grandma’s house and to the flea. Fran will be bringing all types of great aged,  but shiny items that embrace the past.sebringing@aol.com

Ends and Odds-Jim Blinky is anchored in for the season with his books,T shirts, coins and variety of interest catching goods.  bizilaj@comcast.net

Mercurio’s Mulberry Creamery-Blue Ribbons, Red Ribbons they’ve won them all when it comes to gem gelato in this city.  Get the scoop at the Flea.

Sechrist Catering Service-Bruce is cooking up breakfast for the early birds and a great lunch menu. You can’t miss this special menu. besechrist@netzero.net

DOLLHOUSES ETC.  Was the largest Dollhouse and Miniature Shop in
the Pittsburgh area for 27 years located in McMurray but closed in 2008. Now on the
Trade Show circuit they are  conventioning their way along the East Coast. If you are a collector of Miniature Dollhouse items then look for their teenie little house furniture at the flea. You may catch Senor Flea taking siesta on the chaise. acdhetc@aol.com

“The R. Dot Radio Spot.”  Hear it on Duquesne Radio every Monday night from 6-7 pm exclusively on WDSR.ORG!  Neil Freedline will be on the air pluggin the Flea. Sunday’s he will be at the Flea selling his collection of Vintage T’s from his travels and sporting events. rdotradiospot@gmail.com   Thanks Neil !

If you itch to reinvent the ordinary to extraordinary here is your magazine. These  talented flea brained people can take the old and rev it to new. The old working junk can be turned into hipper than thou art. If you are not good at reinventing the wheel with your own ideas then follow the leaders and run with the wolves. No longer should your home be a shocking state of affairs with the bombardment of TV design shows. Don’t be the only bad looker or contender on the block for the wrecking ball. Get off your rump and fix up the dump. Often it’s just dumb luck an old find is sitting in front of you waiting for it’s new life.

DJ- J. Malls from the Title Town Soul & Funk Party & Jerry’s Records afs.fresh@gmail.com will give you the on site vibe from his Flea post. The good news is no savage doorman or velvet rope to hold you back from good music.  Nuff said.

Whether you have to airboat in and climb to shore thru the mangroves, you better get to the “it” spot.  No pool boy will be waiting to greet you but  Shazam, Abra-Cadabra the viewtastic flea will be waiting for you overflowing with 200+ vendors. She’s wild she’s proud she is the big flea crowd!

SEKU-home decor with african textiles and other mediums. Out of Africa in to Pittsburgh. seku4you@gmail.com

What’s Hot-Sunglasses, Get your shades. We are Hollywood when we wear them ? Randy is your man at whatshotfrommac@yahoo.com

Peter Guy-weighted collapsable hula hoops,organic catnip pillows, guitar pick jewelry, body jewelry, rings, kids and mens jewelry. “Funky to fabulous is us.” Perfect ! The Flea does not want ordinary.Peterguyjewelry@hotmail.com

Twice Loved Antiques- Laura will be bringing her special collection.

juNxtaposition- recycled jewelry  www.juNxtaposition.com $30.00

$959

Envirobikes- How cool is this ? Electric pedal assisted bicycles. Established in 2007, the founders of Envirobikes made it their mission to provide their clients with the greatest selection of quality electric bicycles at reasonable prices to help save you, the client, time and money. Requiring no license, no registration fees, no inspections, no insurance and no fuel, Envirobikes virtually eliminated all of the headaches associated with owning an auto. This is the bomb. http://www.envirobikes.com/

US Export Team LLC – Tools. Sounds like the man magnet to me. usexportteamllc@gmail.com

Bright Displays- Antique Auto Neon Signs & Tools. They manufacture a variety of antique reproduction, automotive, neon signs. Big customers Ford, Jaguar, Packard and Indian Motorcycles.

La Peri Dolci- Biscotti & Macaroons www.la-peri-dolci.com

Naturally LeLa- All Natural beauty products designed to look like baked goods. www.naturallylela.com

Konversations- Vintage Handbags, Clothes, Oil burners, Handmade Light Switch Covers. moorekoncepts@msn.com

Glowing Star- Fragrances, Cosmetics, Candles www.glowingstar.scent-team.com