flea marketing

The Alameda Flea Market has been around for decades and it's the biggest one in Northern California. Yesterday my daughter and I went--not super early like people who are on serious missions--but by mid-morning we were there, poking among the stuff of about 800 sellers. We thought things were pretty pricey but here's what we purchased for 5 bucks, a terrific bold tiny tray, definitely often used by its previous owner. My kind of beautiful.

shopping craigslist

We found this chair on craigslist. It cost $20, is in new condition and even has a little cushion. Still to find is something to set the printer on other than the recycled particle board cube, a stand for the tv, and a slipcover for the sofa.

We prowled the Alemany Flea Market in SF on Sunday and came home with a pretty wristwatch and a Cole Haan carryall bag. There's not much big stuff there, but lots of jewelry, tools, clothes and bric a brac. I thought the prices were good--the lady was asking $15 for the watch but took $10 "since you like it so much." Panorama Bakery was selling delicious big delicious cookies and a taco truck was there too.