Treasure Island Flea

This picture is one of those "stretch your arms and hope you get something decent" pictures.

Had no idea that the girls in the corner were doing that.

The above girls were imitating this large piece of art.

My lovely parents.

While I was visiting my parents up in the Bay Area, I diligently searched for vintage whenever and wherever I could.  I was disappointed that I would miss the Alameda Pointe Antique Fair by a week, but glad to know that my reliable hometown still offered other options for vintage hunting.  I took my parents and my son, so was unable to take pictures of different booths, but snuck some in of the view at the end. 

The Treasure Island Flea is much smaller and has a different feel than the Alameda Pointe Flea and the Long Beach Antique Flea.  It offers both old and newer items and attracts artisans and crafty people. I would say a good 20% of the vendors offered vintage clothing, which isn't very many vendors.  But, I always have more luck finding older pieces in Norcal than I do down in SoCal, so walked away with a good amount of vintage clothes from the 30s-50s.

We arrived right when it opened at 10 a.m. and if you ever go, bring layers of clothes.  I just had left 90 degree weather and was not used to the crisp air.  However, after walking and searching for about 15 minutes, I got used to it and the view was gorgeous. 

If I felt less rushed, I think I would have enjoyed the food trucks and the different booths more, but since my son was yelling he was cold and hungry, we left after an hour, which was ample time for me to quickly walk through the entire venue.  Like I said, not large, but good stuff!

So, if you ever are in the Bay Area and want to hit up a hip, fun flea, try this one. 

Weekend of Flea Markets

Isn't she gorgeous?

You can't tell, but these were miniature chairs that I was tempted to buy for the kids.  But, then I realized that the kids would eventually grow up and then all I'd have were miniature chairs.

I just thought this chimpanzee was cute.

Laughed out loud at these.

Shoes and more shoes.  There's a camera crew following around a woman in a pink dress in the far right.  Not sure who she was though. 

The dress that got away.  Crossing fingers that she'll be back in the next flea market, but doubt it. 

This past weekend, I visited 3 antique flea markets to make up for the last two weeks of vintage idleness due to other engagements. 

I will have a sneak peek this week with some of the loot, and let me tell you, I'm excited with these finds.

For now, I wanted to show you some of the antiques and vintage clothes from the Long Beach Antique Market.  My one regret is not purchasing the last dress.  I ran out of time in the morning and had no time to run back to this dress.  What's wrong with me?

Do you readers like flea markets or do you tend to avoid them?  I've never been to the Long Beach Flea in the morning like this and it was packed!  If I had more time, I think I would have enjoyed it more.  But, since I was on a time crunch to get to church on time, it was a bit stressful, but well worth it.

Isn't the woman in the 2nd picture gorgeous?  Enjoy!

Scenes from a Flea Market

I always look forward to the Long Beach Antique market, held every 3rd Sunday of every month.  I find many items for the shop there and it's a time that I get to myself.  I love my husband because he so kindly watches our son while I get to browse through aisles and aisles of antiques!  My favorite is the Alameda one coming up in a couple of weeks, and seeing as I keep getting bigger, that one may be the last flea market I go to in a while, so I'm definitely looking forward to that one.  Hope you like some little pictures I took and maybe we can meet next time!

Also, my shop is having a 24 hour SALE. Prices have already been discounted! Sale ends tomorrow at 11 pm PST.  Have fun shopping!