Saturday, July 12, 2008

Something Old, Something New

Agh, so sorry for the lack of posts, I've been pretty busy this week. But luckily I have bunches of new things to post. So on Sunday, my mom and I dragged ourselves out of bed in the early morning (aka, 9 o'clock) and drove down to "Antiques By the Bay" in Alameda.
If you're one of those people (like me) that don't have that Salvation Army Luck (my phrase for you can never find anything at a decently priced thrift store or other vintage shop) this place is perfect for you.


Unlike some "antique fairs" the stands are filled with some pretty nifty things. The vendors sell everything from vintage shoes to tennis rackets straight up from the 70's.


What I Bought:

(From Left to Right) Birdcage Pendant $2, Vintage Watch Bracelet $45, Ship In Bottle Charm $1, Typewrite Key Earrings $4, Cameo Brooch $5

Cherub Candlestick Holders $2 (set of 2)
(In suitcase I bought) Hat with Pin (that I have absolutely no use for, but bought anyway) $1, Black and Gold Clutch $1, Suspenders $1 (they totally remind me of what the Disneyland employees who run the Matterhorn wear at . Very Sound of Music-ish)

I did get a few more things, which I'm sure that y'all see in later posts. Now off to play the Sims (ohmygoodness, I am such a geek. Don't tell anyone that how I'm spending most of my summer. Shhh) Sorry about the lack of comment replies, I'm going to chat back asap!
xoxo
Golden Calf
Currently Listening To: California Love- Tupac and Dr. Dre
Although I'm not really feeling much California love with all this nasty smoke. Seriously, is the whole state on fire?

10 comments:

yiqin; said...

Yay! Batman & Robin <3333333 I need to go thrifting soon. I love your purchases!

thetinylittlegirl said...

oh great purchases!
i want that nude beach sign for my flat haha!

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

I love thrifting it's my favorite thing to do in the world!! What a great selection of things you came accross!

Richel said...

great finds. I've never been to the Alameda flea market, but it sure looks like fun. So, it really was worth the trip?!

Lauren said...

that place looks amazing! such unique finds :)

Times of Glory said...

That's such an amazing fair! The little finds are totally brilliant! I love them and wish we can have something like that xxxx

jess said...

great buys . that place looks so fun

Lauren said...

i gave you a brillante blogger award on my blog :)

WendyB said...

I love ships in bottles.

Sam said...

it looks amazing there!
love all the little treasures you bought esp. the typewriter earrings.