A day at the flea market is even better when eagle-eyed shoppers go equipped with Country Living's expert advice. Here are tried-and-true techniques for selecting from the vast array of
items: clues on judging its authenticity, hints on zeroing in on a dealer's real bottom-line price, and even tips on how to get the goods home. And then comes the real fun: absolutely
fabulous ideas for decorating with those wonderful finds. See how to highlight one-of-a-kind-pieces, turn them into focal points, create displays, or reinvent the object entirely-such as
turning a farm trough into a fruit bowl. You'll be inspired to hunt down that special something-and have the smarts to get it at the best possible price, too.
