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Friday 02.05.10
super what?
Sorry, but I’m just not a big fan of football. I think it’s the ubër tight uniforms, grunts and all that slapping each other on the bum. And it hurts me just to see these guys slamming each other onto cold, rock-hard AstroTurf. Give me a civilized game of tennis or a Tour de France, any day, or even some basketball. But that’s just me.
So, if you happen to be of my ilk, and in the bay area here’s a reminder. It’s the 1st Sunday of the month, so that means the Alameda Flea Market is on this Sunday! Skip the Super Bowl and the three-layer bean dip and hit the flea market. I’m hoping everyone’s home on their sofas and Lazyboys with a six-pack in their laps, so there’s lots of good bargains left to be had by the rest of ‘us’. Go team flea!
Friday 11.13.09
hats off to mrs. french!
i love hats, and own many. problem is, i rarely wear them, because i guess sometimes they make me feel a bit self-conscious. not many of my friends wear hats (unless you count the male friends, or girls who wear beanies when it’s chilly here in san francisco), but i want to wear my hats!
[ hat on sienna miller via mrs. french's bliss. ]
mrs. french had a post on bliss yesterday about wearing and choosing the right hat, and it got me thinking, gosh darn it, i should really wear my damn hats — it’s that time of year when the fog rolls in and just ruins any hairdo i’ve got going on anyway, so it’s perfect timing for hats. the hat up top is one of my favorites, found via the alameda flea market and a gift from my friend joni who bought it for me since i was down to my last flea market dollar. mrs. french, i say we wear hats and we wear them proudly!
[ i love this one mrs. french was considering from j. crew. ]
[ *hat photo at top courtesy of sfgirlbybay. ]
Friday 10.30.09
article reports Flea Market is On.
as of saturday, october 31st: important update: this article says the Alameda Flea Market is back on.
what the heck is going on? is it the end of the world? first, the bay bridge closes for more repairs (which i in no way make light of – it’s a commuters’ disaster), but now, what really hits me close to my heart is the possible closure of this month’s Alameda Flea Market.
i originally posted per a banner on the official Alameda Flea Market website that it would be closed, based on this statement they released saying “Proceedings have been commenced for the voluntary dissolution of Antiques By The Bay, Inc. As a result the show scheduled for Nov 1, 2009 will not take place.” Now, that banner has been removed from the site, and I hear rumors it’s all due to feuding partners. so, it sounds like it could be back on and you could take your chances. that’s the latest news i have (6:15pm). however, with the bay bridge still closed, personally, i’m finding another way to spend my sunday.
i do apologize for all the confusion, but their official website has had quite conflicting news. I don’t know what this means going forward, but it’s sad news for vendors (and vintage, antique shop sellers) who depend on their living from these shows, and buyers like a lot of us who adore it if it should shut down. I’ll keep you posted!
Monday 07.06.09
Sunday in the City.
As is my usual practice, the first Sunday of the month, I found myself at the Alameda Flea Market. Five hours later, and few dollars less flush, I came away with some fun finds. A wonderful wee globe, a beautiful old gray bauer bowl, and some perfectly sized end tables for my balcony, not to mention, some fun photos. I felt that familiar rush I get from a great day at my favorite flea market. Here’s a peek at my day at Alameda. Oh, and I have some family business to take care of the rest of the day, so i’ll see you back here on tuesday.
heaven knows.
Good to the last drop.
45.
me, too.
le map.
When U feels alone.
Thursday 06.25.09
A Paris Brocante…in Mill Valley.
Maison Rêve, one of Mill Valley’s most charming French home furnishing shops is hosting their monthly Flea Market Brocante is this Saturday, June 27th from 8am – noon. If you’re in the bay area, I recommend bringing your friends (and a big satchel!) and rummage through a trove of vintage treasures! The Maison Rêve Flea Market Brocante has great finds this month – from kid’s dressers, weathered tables, iron beds, to charming French accessories, café mugs, lovely dishware, weathered cabinets, vintage pillows, storage baskets and buckets, and much more! Visit the Maison Rêve Blog for more details, and arrive early for the best vintage finds! And if you’re not able to make it…visit the Maison Rêve website, because as they like to say “some people dream in French”
