San Francisco - Alameda Finds

Since I flew into San Francisco with only carry-on, I knew my shopping would be limited at the Alameda Flea Market. So I focused on a few small items I was needing for upcoming shoots and projects. I bought this bundle of air mail letters for $5.

And an envelope filled with vintage stamps for the same price.

I found these old watch makers tins and could think of lots of uses for them. So I picked out 6...only after trying to find all their lids scattered in the box.

With Christmas being in full swing in the publishing world, I couldn't pass up these vintage pipe cleaner candy canes. All for $2!

 And I did buy myself a few presents. I have a collection of these cuff bracelets made from antique sterling silver napkin rings. Whenever I wear them I always get compliments. People find them so unique and I love that almost no two are alike.

I also came across a very well made leather bucket bag and had to have it! I'm a sucker for leather bags and especially one with a simple shape.

These folding coat hooks come in handy for small spaces, like the back of a door or inside a closet for jewelry or scarves.

I knew my kitchen hand towels were running low. I think they wander off by themselves at my house. So I bought ten more antique German towels. They're my favorite because they wash up well, are super absorbant, and look nice in the kitchen.

I thought the old cash ledger below would make a great journal cover. I may give it to a friend since I'm terrible at journaling. And a dozen lace appliques for a project along with a brass number plate with a 15 on it. It's my favorite number...our wedding day!

With all the stuff I bought in Chinatown, I couldn't fit anymore in my luggage. But that's ok because the Rose Bowl is this weekend and it's just a short car ride away!

What have you found at the flea lately?