L.A. I Always Thought You Were Cool

(Seen on a street beside Fairfax High School on L.A.) Los Angeles is a sprawling mega-city I’ve had the privilege of getting to know in the last four years. I certainly don’t have the city conquered, but I’m not afraid to drive the freeways, and I’ve developed a sense of my favorite spots. If I … Continue reading →

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 →

Alameda Vintage Flea 1-6-13 report

Last Sunday was the first Alameda Vintage Flea Market of 2013. I had very little budget ($20 max) so I waited to enter until 2 p.m. (when it’s free admission) and vowed to take more pictures than make purchases. Here are some of the many pretty things that caught my eye: