{ hunting season... }

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image courtesy of The Sacramento Antique Faire

This last weekend was the Sacramento Antique Faire which is held near our neighborhood the second Sunday of each month. I haven't been able to get to it the last couple of months, so I was ecstatic that we made in back into town in time for me to sneak over there for a couple of hours with my little one {who, fortunately, enjoys going as much as I do}. One of us usually comes away with a little treasure from the day and this month's faire proved to be just as fruitful. Since I was not able to take pics of the event itself {hubby had the memory card for my camera}, I thought I would share a few of my lucky finds with you.

I was thrilled to find these...two complete sets of vintage curtains perfectly preserved in their original packaging. The colors are perfect for what I have planned for the great studio/office makeover of 2008 {more on that later, I promise}. 

It's hard to tell in the photo, but along with all the pink there is a wonderful retro orange giving the curtains the hint of funkiness I was after--love them! 

Peeking out from the bottom of a pile of fabrics in the same booth was the fringe from this lively pink and orange chenille spread. As soon as I spotted it {and started drooling all over it}, the dealer offered me a package deal with the curtains, so really...how could I resist. I haven't decided if I'll keep it as is, or perhaps repurpose it into fun cushion covers for a couple of vintage patio chairs I found last summer.

Grabbed this adorable thermos immediately upon seeing it.

Then, just as my daughter was explaining that her legs were getting "wobbly" and we needed to leave, we stumbled upon this charming grade school text book from the 50s. The illustrations throughout the book are irresistible and little one is so excited to try some of the simple experiments that are detailed with step by step instructions.

Who would've thought that $22 and these quirky little finds could bring so much joy??? Really...I was grinning ear to ear the rest of the afternoon.  Do you have any favorite hunting spots? Do tell.

{ the thrill of the hunt }

Well I have finally managed to upload some of my photos from the weekend. The three of us had a splendid time doing what we love...hunting for treasures. Little one managed to hang in there for two days of thrifting and antiquing { and was able to score another vintage Peter Pan book }.

A few snaps from our two days by the Bay...

I hadn't been to the Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Fair in a few years, and I must say, it really is an incredible, incredible vintage marketplace. If you're on the West Coast, or planning a visit, it's truly worth a stop. We also had fun at the Oakland Museum's annual White Elephant Sale–we really had to hunt for the vintage goodies, but there were some nice bargains. (Note for next year: plan a visit on Sunday morning when everything gets marked down an additional 50%).

I thought you might like a sneak peek at a few of my simple little finds...

vintage desert plate

sewing notions: vintage organizer, needle book 

& miniature tape measure (from 'West Germany')

vintage milk glass sugar and creamer set

Do you have anything special that you like to collect? Do tell... or better yet, include links to photos of your collections in the comments. Lately, I've been obsessed with vintage bowls with aqua colored accents. (Pyrex & Fire-King)...to be shared at a later date.