Tag Archives: shopping

Flee to the flea (market)

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

My first flea market was that one at the Big Red Barn. You know it — that one on the outskirts of Prunedale, that little town you might drive by if you take Highway 101 to Monterey. It’s not particularly … Continue reading →

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Treasure hunting at Alameda Antique Faire

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

It’s been a little while since I’ve gotten a fix of some of that good ol’ treasure hunting. The digging, the surprises, that gasp you can feel coming on when you spot something nothing short of amazing — Iove it. … Continue reading →

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Antiques in the foothills

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Before the holidays really began, I took a little daytrip with my friend Maggie to visit my grandma and grandpa at their new home in the Gold Rush town of Jackson. Grandma doesn’t drive — never has, though she walks … Continue reading →

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Eastern Market on film & random thoughts on D.C.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Happy Day after Thanksgiving. I hope you’ve been enjoying a day of shopping sales and turkey leftovers. I got to work today — lucky me was pretty much the last one to call “not it” in the office — but … Continue reading →

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A Georgetown kind of morning

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

When my sister and I arrived in Washington, D.C. four-and-a-half-days after we left home in California, I was ready to do some urban exploring. We had to rush (as much as you can when you’re hauling a flip-floppity U-Haul trailer) … Continue reading →

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i heart saturdays

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Hi friends. Last night, as I was making final revisions on a huge work project that’s been keeping me busy, I was so excited to think I was only a day away from having time to work on photos and … Continue reading →

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List 5/52 — For the love of thrift stores

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

I’m excited to have another list to share, even if it is a bit random. But if you love thrift stores, and you might if you read this blog, I hope you’ll think this is kinda fun. You should tell … Continue reading →

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