8 March 2010 - 7:51Eastern Market

Eastern Market's South Hall

Yesterday was the nicest day we have had in four weeks.  It’s hard to believe that it’s only been that long since we were buried under about two feet of snow, and about to get more.  There are still remnants of the largest piles of snow, but I suppose they won’t last long.  Spring is almost here.

With temperatures in the 50s and the sky mostly sunny, Eastern Market was buzzing in the morning.  We went to buy something for a tacky gift exchange we’ve been invited to later this month.  No luck there.  The flea market vendors have changed since I bought this little gem.  There used to be more sellers of vintage wares.

Felt slippers

Still, it was a nice day to take photos.  I saw a lot of vivid colors, which made up for dreary winter:  red bell peppers, yellow snapdragons, orange felt slippers, sparkly earrings.  Also catching my eye were  the brightly colored Girl Scout cookie boxes.  I bought two boxes of my new favorite, Lemon Chalet Creme.  Who would have thought that anything could have ended my love affair with Thin Mints?

I visited Country Funk, which sets up in the Hines Junior High School lot across from the Market.  I enjoy looking at their artistic creations made out of architectural salvage, mirrors, and coat hooks, and the interesting way they display them.

Rugelach

Our last stop was the Fine Sweet Shoppe, for some rugelach.  My favorite is the apricot; my husband’s is the chocolate.  So, we bought both.  He had to have a sweet potato bar as well.  We left Eastern Market with a bag full of sugary treats.  Sweet day at Eastern Market!

See all my Eastern Market photos in this Flickr set.  The most recent ones are at the end.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tackyjulie/sets/72157600163612071/