“Better
late than never.”
And so rightly said here’s the post on my last year’s (in December to be precise) experience at Mumbai’s own one of a kind weekend flea market, The Lil Flea at
the Reclamation grounds, Bandra.
To
start with, The Lil Flea is all about art with a perspective, the pulsating
creativity and free well. If you are
the kind of shopaholic who thinks there is nothing quite as exciting as coming
home with a bag of quirky, one-of-a-kind goodies then The Lil Flea is just the
place for you. With the mention of a flea market, the term conjures up images
of beach side markets across globe with vibrant colors all over, selling some
of the most wonderful and enticing knick knacks.
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| You simply cannot avoid this one !!! |
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| What made me Happy here ??? DREAMCATCHERS ♥ |
In order to quench the shopping needs of the
city's fashion enthusiasts, The Lil Flea is a one-stop destination for the
choicest products from various brands spanning across fashion, jewellery, home
decor and lifestyle whilst keeping up with latest trends. Colourful tents with
fun drapes and lamps, umbrellas hanging upside down, ladder installations with
lights and Christmas goodies uplifting the space and giving it a nice cool vibe,
pop-up shops showcasing a variety of items such as clothes, footwear, bags,
accessories, handicraft, artifacts, arts & craft, antiques, home décor, and
the concept of exchanging old books in lieu of another book at free will,
that’s something I experienced for the first time and loved the idea. But
unlike any other pop-up exhibition selling only merchandise, the flea also had
a vibrant pop-up cafe with dozens of booths offering a number of cuisines and
street food.
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| Posing time ... This mint green ladder & these cute jars instantly attracted me ! |
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| This cute girl ... I wish I could become a kid again ♥ |
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| Making a wish ... At the Secret Santa Tree ♥ |
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| Super cute Christmas decorations !!! |
The Lil Flea market is definitely not one of the
cliche' exhibitions with only merchandise on offer. The Lil Flea has a fun
central flea square, right in the middle of the flea - open music zone
showcasing live band performances by some local coolest up and coming singers
and song writers through the day. The pathways and the layout were such that
you can have the freedom to enjoy your time looking at pretty corners, or relax
on benches spread throughout the flea to park your shopping bags and grab a
bite. You can take a time out and go about clicking snaps and selfies with the
number of props and artifacts kept around. I personally loved it. Also you can
chill out at the café area sitting on the ground sipping away your cooler, or
participate in a smattering of cool and fun workshops, for instance the
dream-catcher workshop was just way too cool.
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| Dreamcatcher Workshop |
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| ♥ Frame Work ♥ |
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| Fun with Caricature |
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| These people were awesome !! Especially that little girl !!! |
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| Much needed picture ! |
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| Which one would you pick ?? |
In a nutshell, The Lil Flea offered a lovely setting for the market, an
ideal destination for collectors, bargain hunters, music aficionados and
fashion enthusiast Mumbaikars who want to soak up the atmosphere.
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| Don't Forget to Live your DREAMS ♥ |
Oh !!! And just to let you know ! The Lil Flea is happening right now, so make sure to visit them !!
To know more about them, like them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thelilflea
Also make sure to like my page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InExtraDimension
xoxo, Aastha
