By now you know I look forward to the end of each month when the Randolph Street Market appears on my calendar and I must admit the May Market, (which begins the outdoor season, though September), is my favorite month of all (please don’t tell the other months they will be jealous!). It not only gives us the feeling that Summer is almost with us but also dramatically enlarges RSM, of course, the chock a block three floors of Plumbers Hall are with us year round. Celebrating its Sweet Sixteen year the outdoor season kicks off with a vintage garden party, not only will you find the most amazing vintage one of a kind treasures, but you can eat and drink to your hearts content while listening to music all day (the Market is open from 9 to 5 each day), great people watching and you can shop, shop, shop…that is the point my dears! This May you can also get gardening tips, plants and supplies whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice. As with all the dealers, be sure to engage them in conversation to learn more about collecting, styling yourself and your home and now your garden. Looking to expand your collections from books to mirrors to paintings, to furniture, to refurbished bikes to artisan crafts to jewelry and clothing for women and men (there is Father’s Day to think about!!) and items you didn’t even know you needed or wanted….look no further it is all at RSM. By the way, do you know I do two monthly posts, totally different from this blog, on the RSM’s blog…one on collectibles and one on fashion…be sure to check them out, this month I featured Lady Head Vases and Trench Coats. If we are all into sustainability and recycling, and we should be, we need to think VINTAGE!!!
Now I wanted to share the dynamic RSM newsletter with you…it will give you many more details and was impossible to replicate so I am giving you the link. By the way this is not a paid endorsement just information I want to share with you dear readers so you can enjoy the Market as much as I do. It is there rain or shine and you will enjoy a day out in our wonderful Chicago! Happy hunting!
Randolph Street Market May Event
Our inspiration, Sally Schwartz, Founder of Randolph Street Market.
These could be mounted on your wall for decor or to hang bags, jewelry, belts, whatever’s….I think they would make an interesting art instillation.
Or you could top a cork and use as a bottle stopper like I have done….here one in my kitchen, photo by me.
A very close up photo (!!!!!!) of one of the knobs I got years ago at 
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Photo by Rachel McGinn taken in Philadelphia
Looking for vintage pieces at the Madison Bouckville Antique Show in Bouckville, New York.
Love this study of the Dunes painted by Jo Ergstrom.
A painting of Rosie’s grandchildren by Rosale.
Dunes and Lake Michigan waves by M.F. Meyers
Of course there must be a lighthouse another charming Lake Michigan scene this by J. Cornell
A Monet print of sailboats that remind me of all the incredible boats getting ready for the Annual Race to Mackinac July 21st this year. The best place to watch is at Navy Pier unless, of course, you are sailing! Check Michigan Avenue’s Ashore Thing for all the details on this annual event. All above paintings and art quilt pieces photos taken by me on my iPhone7.
1950’s Miriam Haskell shell necklace
Raw amber
All three photos from Pinterest photo credit unknown.
The necklaces in different pairings, I would wear them all together.
Her amber ring collection on my finger……
Some of my pieces almost always worn together, some from Barbara and others collected, over the 15 years of its existence, at 
My faceted collection, the top piece is my Grandmother’s piece, the middle is multi-colored from St. Petersburg and the bottom piece one of my 
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A necklace from the talented hands of 
Made especially for me by Margaret Buckman several years ago, it includes many of my broken necklaces pieces along with some from the designer. It is a huge statement piece and I wear it often usually with my embroidered jacket from my Moscow trip. It is one of my most favorite necklaces.
Isn’t it glorious….when I find my Russian trip photos I’ll show you it being restored. Photos from Pinterest photo credit unknown.
A Bakelite phone, you can find something similar at RSM. I particularly like this in ivory but, of course, you might prefer the more familiar black version! Pinterest photo credit unknown.
I am crazy about this Art Deco radio…isn’t it a stunner! Again, you will find vintage radios at the monthly RSM, let me know if one like this hits your eye, I want it!!!! Pinterest photo credit unknown.
You know how much I adore anything green….so this desk lamp immediately appealed to me, a bit too modern for my taste, but then again, maybe not! Pinterest photo credit unknown.
Or perhaps for your pool table, really cool. Pinterest photo credit unknown.
More pieces from Carrie’s booth, I choose some of the butterscotch pins and bangles along with a couple of adorable napkin rings, love them! I placed them on one of Carrie’s vintage clothing pieces…this a crazy quilt hostess gown.
A close up of a couple of the pins.
My collection of pins all of which I got from RSM over the years, they were made by the same vendor using buttons and broken pieces…I wear them all the time and get huge compliments. The vendor moved to New York, pity for us, she had really great pieces.
I wear these the most (I am particularly fond of the one with the mother of pearl inserts) and I have placed them on one of my crazy quilt pieces.
This one I place on the lapel of a purple looped mohair Oscar de la Renta jacket, it matches perfectly!
I think this is quite a unique piece with its braided center and the color combination struck me, had to have it!