Chaletmomma

Hi Friends this past Sunday I made a quick trip to Bridgeport, CT with my dear friend Kristin - our goal was not to miss Mongers Market 1155 Railroad Avenue - (Hours: 10am-4pm $3.00 cash entry fee) because there last day of business is June 8th and they are only open Sundays there are just 3 shopping days left. I encourage a visit but understand parking is challenging. The markets parking lot and Railroad Avenue offer limited spaces. We found a spot a block away under an overpass.

It was so worth it though - wow - nothing like a 75,000 sq. ft. filled vendors selling everything from architectural salvage, art, ceramics, decor, furniture, glassware, jewelry, lighting, tabletop, vintage clothing and more. Here are a few images of our day.

**1155 RAILROAD AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CONN. 06605**

Architectural Salvage is first thing you find after paying the $3.00 entry fee.

Amazing vintage transferware platters and plates.

These vintage metal hand-painted lamps were incredible (and Kristin).

Things that reminded me of my childhood. A giant plastic liquor bottle bank, a guitar pillow and the Lanz nightgown.

This hand-painted metal trunk was the coolest.

After walking around for 3 hours we were hungry. We made our way to Brewport for salad and pizza and of course a glass of Prosecco!

The day was so fun! We enjoyed the Market and the Mongers were all wonderfully friendly. Some told us they are moving to another location in Bridgeport - so you never know - we may see them again.

I love my new thrifted finds: a necklace that converts to a broach, a pretty porcelain cloisonne box and a wonderful ship plate for my wall.

Til next time be well and I wish you a wonderful Memorial Day.

Here’s a link to why we hold this day sacred. See you over on the Gram!

While I was recovering from my Tear Duct/Nose surgery last month I took a deep dive on You Tube and watched every program I could locate about Chatsworth the wonderful estate in Derbyshire, England, owned by the Dukes of Devonshire since 1549. I am besotted by it’s grander and history. If I ever get back to England it’s at the top of my list to visit. I added two new books about this magical place to the permanent Chalet collection.

In 1959 Deborah Mitford moved into Chatsworth with her husband Andrew Cavendish the 11th Duke of Devonshire and their children. She was known for her role in steering the renovation, improving the gardens and developing businesses such as the Chatsworth Farm Shop, Chatsworth's Retail and Catering operations, Chatsworth Estate Trading and Chatsworth Design. The Duchess also supervised the development of the Cavendish Hotel at Baslow, near Chatsworth and the Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey. She authored/co-authored (listed on Good Reads) 24 books all but a few about the estate. Here are four I own.