We junked our way from Redding to our hotel in Emeryville on Saturday. Sunday was the show and our hotel was located nearby. We were up at 5 a.m. and after grabbing a cup of Starbucks we were on our way.
Here we are at 6:30 when we entered the show. I am VERY excited and I think the coffee has kicked in. It wasn't too chilly and the sun was coming out. I had my sunglasses on by 7:30 in the morning!
This show is just plain fun. FUN!! Amy and I shopped for 7 hours. So many wonderful displays. So much great vintage stuff. A perfect day.
I was recognized by a couple of vendors. That always makes me feel good. I was shopping in their booth and they asked me if I was Magpie Ethel. They had read on my blog that I was going to be shopping there and they were looking for me. That was pretty neat. Hello Denise and friend!
I contemplated this umbrella. I loved the polka dots. I already have two in my backyard so I passed on it.
Last time Amy and I hit this show it was in August. It was fun to hit the show right before Easter as I scored some Easter goodies. (post coming)
I loved these old bridal bouquets. The vendor had found them in an old florist shop that had closed. There were bridesmaids bouquets as well as larger ones for the bride.
Some of the displays were definitely eye catching.
I was smitten with all these old ring boxes since I have a small collection of them. Only the rings were for sale tho. 
I was excited to see this display of swim caps and swim shoes. I had never seen swim shoes before. They were meant for walking around the pool area and are made of the same sort of material as the swim caps. 
If I had a mountain cabin to decorate I would have bought this can of fuel. The graphics were super.
Once you shop the show and are at the far end of it you are rewarded with a view of San Francisco in the distance.
One of the fun things about the show is people watching. There are crazy outfits that people wear. I did not see anything too outlandish this year, but loved the fellow's groovy shirt. You can rent shopping carts to shop with as well...this fellow needed one with his huge file cabinet purchase. Amy and I don't shop together. We go our own ways. I was surprised to see her in the background of this photo when I was cropping it.
Amy and I had the best day. I think I smiled the whole time.
It was sunny and I got sunburned. I forgot sunscreen. (I noticed a vendor putting some on and she gave me some when I asked..thank you kind vendor.)
Loaded up the car and hit the road. Started driving home and spent the night in Yreka. Post coming tomorrow on Alameda finds.
Such a happy day.
Fun Fun Fun!! I want everything in that eastery picture... yes please I do!
lol!
happy day!
xoxo
vivian
Posted by: vivian | April 10, 2014 at 04:50 AM
What a fun show!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | April 10, 2014 at 05:27 AM
Eeeeeeeek! I CAN'T WAIT!! Hanna & I plan on doing the whole junking our way there and back like you girls did.
Excited to see what you found. On a side note, I noticed that there is some sort of huge garage sale thing going on at the Expo the weekend of Plucky. Do you know anything about it?
Have fun at JB!!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | April 10, 2014 at 05:31 AM
I'm not surprised you were recognized. You are super duper famous. What fun! Looks like a great time. I can't wait to have warm enough weather to enjoy outdoor flea markets again! Keep the posts coming.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | April 10, 2014 at 06:17 AM
That looks like the most awesomest fun day ever. Fabulous Amy and amazing stuff - what more could you ask for? A little disappointed that you didn't bring home the polka dotted umbrella, since that would have given you three, and another collection challenge.
Posted by: barbara | April 10, 2014 at 08:24 AM
Love the bouquets and the easter decor. How do you budget for this show or any big show? Any thoughts about average amount to take with? Do vendors only take cash?
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | April 10, 2014 at 09:50 AM
A.W.E.S.O.M.E........
Is there anything better than the early morning coffee rush with the anticipation of treasure hunting? I.Think.Not!
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | April 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Can you believe we lived by the "City by the Bay" and we never went there? Looking at SF in the background made me miss that place! I can feel a road trip coming on soon!!
What a gorgeous day for you two to be walking around that place. The anticipation of waiting to see what you hauled home with you is driving me nuts! LOL
Especially since you said you scored some Easter there. I'm drooling just looking at the pic of all the Easter stuff. I would say you're very recognizable with that head of curls. Isn't that fun that there were vendors looking for you?
Sigh.....Thanks for thinking of us followers while you're gone. You are too kind to keep up on your posts while you're gone having more fun!
:-)
Posted by: Doreen | April 10, 2014 at 02:18 PM
can't wait to see what you found! seven hours of shopping sounds like heaven! the only time i get to do that is with the world's longest yard sale in july but its usually so HOT it isn't as fun!
Posted by: rae | April 10, 2014 at 04:16 PM
Looks like a great time!! We went to our first flea market of the season today. Nothing spectacular though! Wish I could go to the worlds longest yard sale. I will get there one day! Can't wait to see your finds!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | April 10, 2014 at 05:46 PM
Oh what fun! I remember 'spying' you in Seaside one year! We go every year and had just left the 'Pig'n'Pancake' when I looked across the street up a bit and recognized your wonderful head of hair!!!! I was too shy to introduce myself but in the future I will for sure!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting your adventures.......so much fun!
Posted by: gail | April 10, 2014 at 06:05 PM
I took a photo of the fuel can too! And I loved the swim booth--the swim caps made me think of one of your challenges on here :)
I loved all the vintage men's swimsuits in that booth. He/she must be a newish vendor--I had never seen them there before.
Posted by: Liz | April 10, 2014 at 06:22 PM
Oh, what FUN!! Can't wait to see what made the A list for the trip home. What are those big balls in the third picture?
Posted by: Kathy | April 10, 2014 at 07:20 PM
I think we should go back next month and get that polka dot umbrella!
Posted by: Into Vintage | April 10, 2014 at 08:36 PM
Looks like a great day!! Good weather and good shopping! I love the umbrella, it matches my chaise lounge!! Do you remember what they were asking for it?
Posted by: Chris McKinley | April 10, 2014 at 09:03 PM
I'm junk drunk just looking at the pictures!! I would be so out of control at that show!! So interesting looking at things I've never seen before. (and hard looking at things I sure woulda bought if there) Our big show is coming up May 16 Springfield, Ohio.....
Wonder if you could drive from Kansas to Ohio-could you be here by mid May?? Wonder how long it takes to drive from Ohio to Oregon? Nevermind-I'm just junk drunk ;-D
Posted by: joy | April 11, 2014 at 06:46 AM
How fun-- 7 hours?! WOW! Nice weather is sure a plus.
Posted by: Diane | April 11, 2014 at 07:05 AM
Looks like SO. MUCH. FUN. I'm hoping to get to the Faire in June. As a first-timer, I am very excited! What were the prices like? Reasonable or not? What did you buy?
Posted by: Judy D. | April 11, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Every once in a while I will get recognized from the blog. I still find it amazing and awkward too. Always fun to meet someone from the blogworld. Maybe our paths will cross someday! In a filled full of JUNK!
Posted by: Shara | April 14, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Alameda Faire is on my bucket list now!!! Thanks for letting us shop with you for awhile!
Posted by: Sherry@Back2Vintage | April 17, 2014 at 09:35 AM