Spring has returned, bringing warm, sunny weather. The temperature reached 20 degrees today…a perfect day to wander through the flea market in La Villa.
There were more than 50 stalls, not bad for the first time. Stalls were set up in front of Circolo dei Forestieri and along the main street.
There were some lovely old toys for sale. Little boys must have once treasured the cars and lots of dolls were left behind when little girls grew up.
Anyone for a plate of piglets?
I liked this fellow with the wobbly head.
A pair of Barbies enjoyed the sun.
There were lots of bits and pieces.
I hope this little puppet theatre found a home.
Perhaps someone will want old photos.
I’m sure I once had a book like this, where you collected stickers to put in the correct place.
I managed to find a pair of gold angels to take home with me.
It was a great first flea market. The next one will be at the end of June.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
Great to hear that it has been a success!
It is good to see things happening in town.
Thanks, Debra. We’re looking forward to being there for the next one.
It is on 29th June, the day I leave to go back to Australia.
Good initiative!!!
Yes, it seems like a good idea.
All sorts to look at! Glad they were a success.
There were certainly lots of stalls and people were browsing happily.
Divine cherubs 🙂
They are already on my wall at Casa Debbio.
Interesting things – I always find old photos fascinating and sad too that all those smiling faces, looking towards the camera which captures their moment in time, have been discarded. I always want to know the stories behind them.
I wouldn’t give away or sell my old photos.
The little boxes with the roses looked lovely too – could have been needed
Pity you weren’t there.
We were there – and the bits and pieces on the stalls were fascinating – bought some very pretty pictures. It was a beautiful sunny day. Are you around for a coffee one morning next week?
It was a gorgeous day. I am around until the end of June, so I am always ready for a coffee.
I’m not a very good forager (or is that fossicker?) but I love markets like this in Italy. Just a lovely way to wander and interact with the past and the present all at once. Hopefully it will become a regular thing!
I hope so too. There are 3 more coming up this year and if they are successful perhaps more will come.
Looking forward to our 1st visit in May.
May is a beautiful time of year to be here. I hope you enjoy your visit.
I can’t be trusted at events like these..I usually come home with a bootful of someone else’s trash! 🙂
I am restricting myself to small things. My house is full.
What a lovely way to spend a Sunday 🙂
…especially a warm, sunny Sunday in Bagni di Lucca.
Will there be one in July? I do hope so as that it when we will be visiting … 🙂
There will be markets on the last Saturday of June, August and November, so, unfortunately there will not be one in July. I’m sure there will be some interesting things happening. The art festival should be in full swing in Ponte a Serraglio.
I wanted to be there 🙂 Thank you dear, Debra, love, nia