Shop the Alameda Flea with Me — Oct 2013 part three

My perpetual shopping list: dual-purpose (storage + decorative), owls, linens, equestrian ribbons, charm bracelets, monogrammed anything, and BAGS! What I am drawn to: bright colors, clever repurposing, white wicker, holiday, letterpress and signage, things that are specific/special to the region That equals my collected cottage style! Southern + Pacific

Shop the Alameda Flea With Me — Oct 2013 part two

 a rusty beauty– perhaps a Southern Pacific Lines car?  a letterman stocking meant for me  always drawn to equestrian memorabilia  a new canvas– art on pallets or fruit drying racks  what could I organize in these enticing film canisters?

Shop the Alameda Flea with Me — October 2013 part one

This Campbell’s can was my prize purchase at October’s Alameda Vintage Flea Market. Often I snap photos of things I admire in a stealth style, nervous that the vendors don’t want pictures taken, they want you to BUY the stuff. But in this instance, I had already counter-offered the vendor’s first price, declined it as … Continue reading →

Treasure Island Flea’s Food Trucks

It was a beautiful weekend for the Treasure Island Flea Market, and the food trucks seemed to have doubled in the summer. I was struck by their catchy names and graphic logos. Check these out:             The organizers of the Treasure Island Flea frequently offer a pre-paid ticket that includes … Continue reading →

Tinkering at San Francisco’s Exploratorium, new at Piers 15/17

Whew, just finished a major work project for the year, hosting our annual conference with this year all about Sustainability since our grant funding ends in just a few months. To cap off several intense days of presentations and brainstorming action plans, I arranged for all of us to attend the Exploratorium’s After Hours party … Continue reading →