Brooklyn Flea

Excellent Scavenging, Hunters.

Check back at noon Friday for this week's items.

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Saturday: Mei-an (right) is, and we quote, "a Jersey Shore girl who is NOT as portrayed on TV." Brooklynites totally get it, Mei-an. She was lucky enough to find the cool concrete birdbath, which will, presumably, be going to the boids (to perpetuate a Brooklyn stereotype).

She's with Don Wood of Fat Dog Fabrication, which is named for Don's, well, fat dog, who's often at his booth. Cute pooch. Don is a carpenter and fabricator here in Brooklyn who works with concrete, wood, and metal, repurposed when possible. He makes these cool birdbaths, side tables and benches, dog bowls, wooden robots, and more that combine those materials with a slightly Japanese/Noguchi sensibility mixed with a sleek contemporary look. Don's a fun-loving guy and he's really taken a liking to the customer interaction at the Flea; his vibe has added a lot since he joined the market a few months ago. We're lucky to have him: B5 in Fort Greene.

Sunday: Krista (left) and Eric (right) are on their first vacation from Sonoma County in 10 years, and on their second day they went to the Flea (which sounds biblical). Krista was dutifully planning their subway trip online, saw the sparkly earrings on the Flea site, and totally snagged them. Ironically, they had done a scavenger hunt at the Met the day before, where they found multiple items but were offered nothing for free. Manhattan prices! Also, they dug the Flea.

Amy (middle) is the brains behind Birdhouse Jewelry (birdbrain?) with hubby Alan (the brawn?). Ask your friends/officemates/cool family member: where'd you get those earrings/ring/bracelet? Bet they say Birdhouse a lot. Amy's booth is always packed with newcomers and regulars, who can't resist her styles, which are constantly updated and perfectly suited for the everyday. Amy's also the market's biggest promoter and fan; she just loves the friggin' Flea! She's been with us since Day One, and we're grateful for that. C7 in Fort Greene, G-46 at One Hanson, every week (without fail).