New Yorkers have the Brooklyn Flea. Los Angelenos go to the Rose Bowl Flea Market. And now, San Francisco residents finally have the Treasure Island Flea Market where they can support green causes and scratch their sleuthing-for-gold itch at the same time. This past Saturday, the stormy skies and rain didn’t deter buyers from flocking to the usually deserted island. Like any other flea market, you definitely had to dig for items worthy to be reused and repurposed; but there were some true gems buried among the bric-a-brac. Some of the wares that I wished I had carried off include: succulents and flowers planted into logs; a cabinet painted in primary colors; a gold rotary dial phone; an entire rack of vintage dresses circa 1950s – 1970s from King’s Vintage ; and antique Miaoan tribal jewelry. (Check out our Facebook page for more pictures of the flea market!)
The Treasure Island Flea also complemented the exhausting “digging” experience with food from local purveyors, including arepas from Pica Pica Maize Kitchen and Pizza Politana made in a portable clay oven (only in the food-obsessed Bay Area). And Harvey Donuts supplied the fried dough that is usually to be had at outdoor fairs.
The Treasure Island Flea might happen only on the last weekend of every month, but you don’t have to wait until the end of June to discover new products, score an antique watch, or hunt for the perfect chair that your living room desperately needs. Here are four upcoming events where you are bound to find special pieces calling for a second life.
1. Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale, Saturday, June 4, 8am-2pm, Palo Alto
Head down to the Peninsula for Palo Alto’s citywide yard sale, where over 300 residents will be hawking both vintage wares and handmade artisanal products. In the past, the items have run the gamut from Turkish tribal rugs to Civil War-era bed to hand-milled soaps. You might strike gold as well as help a good cause: the sale is put on biennially to reduce waste and keep castoffs out of landfills.
Head down to the Peninsula for Palo Alto’s citywide yard sale, where over 300 residents will be hawking both vintage wares and handmade artisanal products. In the past, the items have run the gamut from Turkish tribal rugs to Civil War-era bed to hand-milled soaps. You might strike gold as well as help a good cause: the sale is put on biennially to reduce waste and keep castoffs out of landfills.
2. decadesTwo.1! Pop-Up Shop, June 4, 10am – 7pm, Fort Mason’s Firehouse
Speaking of old gold, the L.A. –based designer consignment shop, decadesTwo.1 is coming back to San Francisco for an one-day sale. Expect both vintage and contemporary luxury clothing and accessories sourced from the closets of Hollywood’s elite or couture clothing collectors. The designer goodies will be priced at 80% off the retail price.
Speaking of old gold, the L.A. –based designer consignment shop, decadesTwo.1 is coming back to San Francisco for an one-day sale. Expect both vintage and contemporary luxury clothing and accessories sourced from the closets of Hollywood’s elite or couture clothing collectors. The designer goodies will be priced at 80% off the retail price.
3. SF Indie Mart, June 6th, 12pm-6pm, 3 Parkside in Potrero Area, SF
Imagine - Over 100 vendors bringing you the best makers, designers, vintage, handmade unique goodies, art, baked treats and much more. Tons of interactive vendors offering customization or showing you how it's made. Besides our usual standby's on stiff drinks, cheap beers & fresh BBQ food from thee Parkside...we've also got a giant demo station brought to you by our lil DIY spot, Workshop (www.workshopsf.org) that'll feature demos every hour, on the hour.
And Get Ready for Next Week!
Tais Elyse Trunk Show, Saturday, June 11, 12-5pm, Open House at The Ellington, Jack London Sq, Oakland
Champagne, Wine, Snacks....and of course...FASHION! The trunk show will feature vintage dresses reworked with modern details by Tyese Cooper well as other apparel, jewelry and hat by other local designers such as Josie Adele, Silver Lucy, Tamo Hulva and Rachel Riggin.
Imagine - Over 100 vendors bringing you the best makers, designers, vintage, handmade unique goodies, art, baked treats and much more. Tons of interactive vendors offering customization or showing you how it's made. Besides our usual standby's on stiff drinks, cheap beers & fresh BBQ food from thee Parkside...we've also got a giant demo station brought to you by our lil DIY spot, Workshop (www.workshopsf.org) that'll feature demos every hour, on the hour.
And Get Ready for Next Week!
Tais Elyse Trunk Show, Saturday, June 11, 12-5pm, Open House at The Ellington, Jack London Sq, Oakland
Champagne, Wine, Snacks....and of course...FASHION! The trunk show will feature vintage dresses reworked with modern details by Tyese Cooper well as other apparel, jewelry and hat by other local designers such as Josie Adele, Silver Lucy, Tamo Hulva and Rachel Riggin.
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