Yesterday we ran part one of 50 Hot Yard Sale and Flea Market Finds. Don’t forget to check it out if you haven’t already!

Now for part two!

Before we proceed, I just thought I’d let you know that we’ve created a downloadable shopping list in pdf form that includes all of the treasures we’ve mentioned in part one and two. It will come in handy during your junkin’ excursions. Download the 50 Hot Yard Sale and Flea Market Finds List.

T’is the season for yard sales and flea markets –  which means that there is no better time to get your hot little bargain-hunting hands on some serious shabby chic treasures.

If you are planning a wedding, you’ve seen plenty of examples of the rustic chic decor trend with meticulously styled items that are “worn,” “distressed” and “aged.” Well, guess what? You can pull off this look for very little cash. But you have to know what to look for. That’s where IW comes in.

Not only have we made a list of 50 hot items to look for – we’ve hunted down some great examples on how to use them in your decor.

Because we got completely carried away with our list of treasures, we decided to break it up into two blog posts. Tomorrow’s post will include the remaining  treasures as well as a printable list that you can bring with you on your bargain hunting excursions.

If you think we’ve missed something, feel free to leave a comment.

Now, on to the goodies! Before we go on, it’s important to note that an open mind and a keen imagination are an asset when bargain hunting. A “worn” or “distressed” piece might not look like a treasure at first glance, but the right DIY touches can easily transform it into something special.

Sometimes you’ve got to take a break from wedding planning – which is exactly what we’ll be doing here on IW every Sunday.

Each Sunday we’ll be sharing quotes that we love. Most of them won’t have a damn thing to do with weddings – just life.

I shot this photo last year during our trip up north to Bancroft, Ontario. I saw this open field and demanded that my husband stop the car immediately so I could shoot it. (He’s become accustomed to these requests:)) The mosquitoes were unreal – but the shots I got there were worth the bug bites.

Imagine getting married by a roaring fire, a quiet lake and rustic wood cabins. Whether you met as a couple at summer camp or want to be inspired by your favourite memories, a campground wedding is an ideal setting for a relaxed and intimate wedding. You could even have your guests spend the weekend and turn the occasion into a fun, getaway from the city with activities like canoeing, hiking and of course, roasting marshmallows. Who wouldn’t love to be surrounded by their friends and family under the stars in the great outdoors?

Feeling lucky because you’ve snagged the best guy in the universe? Make lucky penny charms for you and your sweetie to commemorate the year of your marriage.  Use a penny with your wedding year, and create a key chain charm or a pendant.

You will need:

• pennies with year of your marriage
• 36 Piece 1/8? Letter Number Stamping Set
• hammer
• jump ring
• key ring
• permanent black marker
• Round Nose Micro Pliers
• Jewelers Flat Nose Plier