Alameda Flea Market...

I have been DYING to go to this since buying my house but never took the time to do so.  This past weekend I FINALLY did and I'm so glad! 

What a treasure chest of goodies!  If you're thinking of coming, be prepared to walk...this place is HUGE.  Wear layers. Bring cash. And your own fold-up cart will come in handy (or you can rent a grocery cart for $5).

Here are some of the things that caught my eye:

I really wanted one of these old gas lanterns.  I thought they'd be gorgeous outside in my patio.  But alas, these were genuine railroad lanterns going for $60/ea!

Would have loved to buy and refurbish these beauties, but for my first visit, I decided to focus on small items.

WANT!

So cool! If only I had the space in my house...and enough wine bottles to fill it up!

Gorgeous vintage radios. Love the teak one on the top right.

But when all was said and done, I made 3 AWESOME purchases:

This small vintage desk fan...(and it works!)

These cute owl trivets...

And this amazing genuine Baccarat crystal scotch decanter...

I'm officially hooked.  I can't wait to go back next month!  I want a vintage bar cart, a vintage typewriter, a small chandelier, and possibly a teak side table...and...and...and...