• a bit about me
  • get in touch
  • check out my work

a daily dose a daily dose

  • a bit about me
  • get in touch
  • check out my work
johndeerechristina2.jpg

to market, to market

johndeerechristina2.jpg
cameras_etc.jpg

The first Sunday of every month, there is the most ENORMOUS flea market in Alameda. And that's exactly where I am heading this morning! I dragged my bum out of bed at 6:00 a.m. (let's hope I find coffee soon for the sake of, you know, everyone who is near me).

superman.jpg
vintage_bottles2.jpg
vender.jpg

I'm excited to sift through rows and rows of vintage posters, furniture and jewelry (oh my!).

In March, I scored a fabulous yellow bedside table and a window shutter to display mail/photos.

finds.jpg

Everyone has his/her method to the madness that is the Alameda Point Antiques Faire. Some arrive bright and early at 6 a.m. when price for entry is the highest. Me, not so much. A 7:30 a.m. arrival and $10 to get in is much more my style, and there's still plenty to be perused and purchased.

My advice to you (granted I'm still a vintage and flea market novice):
• wear sunscreen (the east bay gets a wayyyy more sun than San Francisco)
• bring water (thrifting makes me thirsty)
• have a list of things you are looking for (makes sifting through all that stuff seems less overwhelming and keeps you from buying things you don't need)
• don't buy too many fixer uppers (if you don't plan on restyling it immediately, more often than not it will just sit around unused, unpretty, and collecting dust)

Here's to hoping I find some good stuff today! What's your best flea market find?

Tagged with san francisco, flea market, vintage.

June 2, 2013 by Meredith McClarty.
  • June 2, 2013
  • Meredith McClarty
  • san francisco
  • flea market
  • vintage
Newer
Older

a daily dose a daily dose

  • a bit about me
  • get in touch
  • check out my work

A daily dose is your everyday helping of adventure, inspiration
& fun