tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645626796115795522024-03-16T05:29:19.376-04:00The Polka Dot ClosetBringing DIY Secrets Out Of The Closet and Romantically Transforming Flea Market and Thrifting FindsThe Polka Dot Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comBlogger455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-88379911514481818592018-02-28T21:59:00.000-05:002018-03-01T23:21:51.775-05:00The 5th Annual Polka Dot Flea!<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">How is it possible that we are already doing the 5th annual Polka Dot Flea?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1001814010"></span><span id="goog_1001814011"></span>We are honored to earn the distinction of being one of </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope to see you at this years show, be sure to find me and say hi. I love my blogger friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carol</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The 4th annual <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> is just 2 weeks away!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thank you for all of the support and encouragement from the blogging community!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Carol</span></div>
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The Polka Dot Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-36630787427945710702017-02-25T13:43:00.000-05:002017-02-25T13:43:26.690-05:00The 2017 Polka Dot Flea!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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It's that time again for the 4th annual <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a>!</h3>
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We are really excited for this years <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a><br />Last year was so sad as the second day of the show was the day of the Pulse Night Club shootings, you can read my post about the experience <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2016/06/orlando-strong-and-polka-dot-flea.html">HERE</a> </h4>
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Here's some of our vendors from last year........<span style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you, but I can never see to many booths with yummy merchandise and over the top gorgeous displays </span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slowly over the last 2 years I have been redecorating my house from one end to the other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> When I bought the house 11 years ago, it had the original 1984 blue bathroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I moved in I redid it to reflect the shabby cottage look I had in the rest of the house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The same bathroom 3 ways. Reflecting my ever evolving taste in decorating</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for all of your kind comments on my <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2016/06/orlando-strong-and-polka-dot-flea.html">last post</a> about the Orlando Tragedy</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As Orlando continues to pull together, I wanted to share pictures from the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> on Saturday June 11th.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We try to keep a diversity of vendors...True antiques, guy stuff, bohemian, jewelry, artsy.....Big stuff, <span style="font-size: small;">little stuff.</span>...Something for everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday was such a fun day! Sunday we had a dark cloud. </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">"Orlando and Beyond,<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> is only as successful as our "best of the best" vendors and shoppers. Thank you for giving us another amazing Saturday, and being present Sunday as we all learned together the breadth of the tragedy that unfolded the night before. Every year, we strive to be better than the last, but next year will definitely have special meaning. The Polka Dot Flea will strive to make 2017 our best event yet, and help show that we in Orlando are committed to doing the things we love to do by remaining #OrlandoStrong. Thank you again to all of our vendors and lovers of all things vintage, upcycled, rusty, shabby, and otherwise. You are the soul of the Polka Dot Flea and we appreciate each and every one of you!"<br /> </span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thank you to our amazing photographer!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a tough week here in Orlando. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to those that have sent messages and encouraging words. It has taken a few days to wrap my head around what has happened in my community and to be able to share it with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a whole different feeling when terrorism strikes in your back yard. The mass shootings occurred 7 blocks from my home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3am Sunday morning I awoke to helicopters flying overhead, which is not uncommon since I live close to Orlando Health, a huge level one trauma hospital. Their life flight helicopters are a common site and sound. I was awoken again at 5am and this time I heard many helicopters and sirens. I turned on the local TV station and could tell the newscaster was almost breathless, she said there had been a shooting downtown and there was a huge police presence, but they did not have any information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was interested, but not alarmed, since there were no details and I was anxious to get to the second day of my Polka Dot Flea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> In total oblivion I headed out, all I could think about was how fun the first day of the Polka Dot Flea had been.....Oh, what a difference a day will make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a fun and festive atmosphere...So, why would we think Sunday would be any different?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> When we got to the the Polka Dot Flea early Sunday morning, which is 7 miles from the shooting, there was a little talk from the vendors that had stayed at downtown hotels and saw all of the police and activity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...50 killed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The mood at the Flea changed dramatically, confusion, tears, anger, fears....All of the sudden the Polka Dot Flea was covered with a dark cloud.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 5 days later the streets are still closed, the helicopters are still flying over head and there have been many vigils and gatherings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a silver lining, and that is how the <b>community has pulled together</b>. I went to my bank yesterday, 2 doors down from the Pulse night club and they have opened their lobby to emergency respondents, media, local and national politicians, and anyone in need of a cool retreat from the chaos. They have free food, snacks, and beverages. They said much of it was donated by Target, McDonald's, customers, and pretty much anyone that wanted to help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The blood bank is a couple blocks down and on Sunday as thousands lined up to donate blood the community jumped in and made sure the blood donors wanted for nothing. The local Publix grocery loaded up their trucks and brought water and snacks, Chick fil A, who is never opens on Sundays, brought in workers to make and deliver sandwiches, local pizza shops delivered pizza by the car load, canopy's were bought in and even port a potties were delivered......</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Greenwood Cemetery, about 6 blocks from my house has donated burial plots to the victims. My neighborhood website said there will be one burial today and 3 tomorrow...With many more to come.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> In the face of tragedy...So much love!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> less than 2 weeks away, I've been a busy girl!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday and Sunday</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">June 11-12, 2016</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://centralfloridafair.com/">Central Florida Fairgrounds</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> indoors/air conditioned</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been busy getting the vendors registered, answering emails, doing the booth layout, keeping them in the loop with Polka Dot Flea newsletters, assigning load in doors, making booth signs etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I start the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> 3 years ago, I knew I wanted the "Best of the Best" vendors and I wanted them to be treated like royalty. We don't have a show without our amazing vendors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have one staff member with a walkie talkie for each 5-6 vendors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our staff is the most amazing, fun, and hardworking folks and getting them all scheduled is like a major jigsaw puzzle! We added 3 dedicated porters this year that will move and load large items for our customers at no charge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> While simultaneously getting the vendors squared away we have been busy getting on every available event site and distributing posters and 15,000 postcards everywhere in Orlando and the surrounding areas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> When the vendors arrive at the air conditioned venue on Friday they start their magic...Constructing amazing, eye catching booths</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> is just 3 months away! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is held in 21,000 square feet of <b>Air Conditioned bliss! </b>This will be the 3rd annual show I have organized....You've all been on this journey with me...Can you believe this is the 3rd year?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am in high gear now and have a "To Do" list 2 pages long. I can now cross this off my list</span><span style="font-size: large;">...Furnishing "Mary Lou's lounge" </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here she is in HER lounge last year at the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a>...You can read about it <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2015/06/mary-lous-lounge-at-polka-dot-flea.html">HERE</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It worked great <b>but</b>...We needed to increase the size of the rental truck to haul 3 outdoor tables and 10 heavy iron chairs, not to mention the sweat involved in loading and unloading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought chair covers 10 for $20 on line...What a deal! <i>Why didn't I get some years ago to cover my folding chairs I use for big gatherings?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In all honesty, I seldom use the patio in the summer, it is just to hot. So, when the humidity and temps fall to the 70's like last week, it was perfect time to do some outdoor work</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...Yep, my patio chairs....Falling apart</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">About every 3 years they totally disintegrate due to the Florida heat, humidity, and sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blue is my new favorite color, inside and outside of my house. I now have a <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2014/09/hollywood-regency-bedroom-reveal.html">blue bedroom</a>, <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2015/11/hollywood-regency-living-roomdining.html">blue living room</a>, <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2015/04/hollywood-regency-bathroom-reveal.html">blue bathroom</a> and .......Blue patio</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The perfect place to sit and enjoy my afternoon cup of creme brulee coffee.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Three years ago I carried out my vision of a local, indoor
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I removed every speck of pink...No you didn't...Yes, I did! It is very calming. At night it sparkles </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">with all of the mercury vase candles lit</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This area rug was the jumping point for the whole living room. This gorgeous area rug is from <i><a href="https://shawfloors.com/">Shaw</a></i> . I met the very kind folks from <i><a href="https://shawfloors.com/">Shaw Flooring</a></i> at the <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2015/07/shopping-atlanta-and-haven-conference.html">Haven blog conference</a> I went to in July. I was in their booth and there....THERE it was....The rug I knew would be perfect! Shaw rugs are available at many big retailers.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Master bath <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/search?q=+hollywood+regency+bathroom">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After searching for a new mirrored side table, I decided to use the one that I already had....</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">OK...Now, how to make it fit in with my new decor? I already had a can of silver spray paint and picked up a couple packs of mirror tiles from Joannes for $1.99 each</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">....Then using tile adhesive, I applied the mirror squares. After they dried, I grouted them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And TaDa....My glamorous...May I add <i>inexpensive.....</i> Mirrored side table!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">She's calling her booth "The Pantry" since she</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> will be selling Pyrex and all things kitchen.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I started by picking a font then projecting the letters onto a piece of plywood with my "EZ Tracer", the full tutorial is <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/search?q=+easy+tracer">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Next on my list.....This is a big one! I want to repaint the <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2012/03/tour-of-my-home-downtown-charmer.html">living room</a> and my newly remodeled <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2014/11/kitchen-revealim-donefinally.html">kitchen</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">......A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">nd change the living room to a style similar to m</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">y <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/2014/09/hollywood-regency-bedroom-reveal.html">Hollywood Regency bedroom</a> I recently completed</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This means getting rid of some of the fru fru, pink, and flowers.....Yikkes...I never thought I would do that, but I have had the same style for 11 years and it's time for a little change. I would never get rid of my white slip covers (They are so easy to clean) or the vintage look....I'm just changing it up a bit. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So...Just incase you thought I was kicking back for the summer.....Nope....I'm multitasking a ton of fun projects...I'll keep you posted!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">....Time for lunch at a wonderful French restaurant called Roswell Provisions</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">......The whole experience...PRICELESS!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My blogging friend Sherry asked if I would be interested in joining her at the <a href="http://www.havenconference.com/">Haven Conference</a>. I met Sherry through blogging and when she moved to Florida I met her in person. My son always refers to my blogging friends as my "Imaginary" friends....Well, Sherry and I are <i>real </i>friends now!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Many of you know Sherry through her popular decorating blog <i><a href="http://www.nominimalisthere.com/">No Minimalist Here</a></i> . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of our wonderful sponsors <a href="http://www.barrdisplay.com/">Barr Display</a> provided this lady mannequin who spent 3 days holding up all of her purchases on her bike. They also provide stanchions, shopping bags for customers, and grid work for a temporary office space...Love you <a href="http://www.barrdisplay.com/">Barr Display</a>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I often say "We" when I talk about anything involving the Polka Dot Flea. I am referring to my son Bradley, the two of us ARE the "<a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a>"...We completely share every aspect of the promoting, organizing, and running of the Polka Dot Flea. He does most of the social media, computer work, graphics, coordinates the staff and runs the majority of the Flea on show days. I do most of the marketing, finances (Yuk) , layout, and creative touches...Our collaboration works out well and I could not do it without him! </i> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the mean time you might enjoy reading this wonderful article about the 2015 <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> that was in our local newspaper the <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-polka-dot-flea-orlando-20150614-story.html">Orlando Sentinel</a> on Monday</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The show is coming together perfect...We have the best vendors, many are celebrities and legends in this part of the world. Take a look, I have listed them on the Polka Dot Flea FB page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Polka-Dot-Flea/392374057565727">HERE</a></span></div>
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The Polka Dot Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-70150485134868649242015-05-20T22:13:00.001-04:002015-05-20T22:13:19.367-04:00Lavender For The Polka Dot Flea<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I always find it interesting what other families prepare for their traditional Easter dinners. My girlfriend was telling me that she always makes lamb shanks...Eww I say!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I would love to WOW the customers when they first walk into the air conditioned <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea</a> Venue </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So many of you guessed it right on my last post..... I recreated the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea </a>poster...Ok, I tried to recreate the <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polk Dot Flea</a> poster</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The ceiling in the venue is about 40 feet high</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I plan on adding a vintage dressed mannequin from our sponsor <a href="http://www.barrdisplay.com/">Barr Display</a> to stand by the bike and fresh potted flowers around the bottom...In my vision.....It will look fabulous </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This will set the mood for a fun shopping day!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The best part.....I get to check something else off my <a href="http://www.polkadotflea.com/">Polka Dot Flea </a>to do list!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Creating</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Carol</span></div>
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