Paris Fleas

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2012-02-12T07:01:00.000-08:00

By reading her blog An Artsy Chick you might come to believe that the art of swooning seems to be a favorite past-time for Cindy Deluz. Well why not? We could all stand to find a little more beauty to swoon over, couldn't we?

(all photos courtesy of Cindy DeLuz)

That's why we're so honored that she chose to come to the February opening at Paris Flea Market and seek out more beauty to behold. These photos all show it from her eyes, and she composed some swoon-worthy scenes.

Cindy's blog is "ponderings on people, paintings and Parkinson's" To see more delicious photos and find out why a paintbrush is is just plain good medicine, bookmark An Artsy Chick for her continuing artsy adventures!

Topsy Turvy

2012-01-14T15:18:00.000-08:00

Whenever you step in the door at Paris Flea Market, you know that anyone wearing an apron and a cute topper can help you, right? But we "Fleas" have so many choices in head ware these days; you never know what you're going to see!

Sometimes it's a petite little fasinator (a nod to the royal wedding),

and sometimes it's a (OOH LA LA!) French beret!

It might be of the furry variety

with spots (or not),

or something a little more fluffy

and feminine.

Or maybe just something warm and cozy.

You just never know what you might find!

Want more? Don't miss our vintage fashion show Saturday during our next opening, February 2 - 5th!

Serious Seasonal Savings!

2012-01-05T19:06:00.000-08:00

You really aught to follow these three wise men

to find a bargain at Paris Flea Market this weekend (January 5 - 8th)!

All of our Christmas and Holiday-related items

are now half-off the marked price!

We know you've seen enough green and silver to last you a whole year,

but who doesn't love seeing a little MORE green and silver in their wallet??

Come shop in a winter wonderland of bargains! When you pack it all away this weekend and pull it out again next year, it will be just like, um, Christmas!

Oh, and one more deal you'll love--Sunday, January 8th only is "Deal With The Dealers" day! You can strike a deal on the spot, with our consignors for an extraordinary discount on our already fabulously priced items!

Joyeux Noel

2011-12-24T15:23:00.000-08:00

Winter greetings from all us FLEAS who want to take this seasonal opportunity to say "We love YOU!" We are truly blessed to have customers like you who allow us to do what we love. We wish you a very happy holiday and a healthy New Year!

And speaking of a New Year--we hope to see you at our January opening (Jan. 5 - 8th) when we invite you to save 50% off of all holiday items and let you know about our yearly event: DEAL WITH THE DEALERS on Sunday, Jan. 8th only! Sign up HERE to get our monthly email announcement to get all the details!

December Sneak Peek

2011-11-26T15:43:00.000-08:00

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Actually, it's beginning to look like A LOT of Christmas!

We love to do it up BIG for all the holidays, and this is one of the BIGGEST holidays we do! The sign out front doesn't say "Santa stop here" It says "Santa SHOPS here"!

We are packed to the ceiling with goodies. There are lots of elegant silvers,

glittering whites,

tons of creams, sophisticated blacks and

cheery touches of pinks, not to mention

your good old fashioned red and greens.

This will be the merriest month of all! We can't wait to let you in the door to celebrate our love of the holidays. And to celebrate our love of our loyal customers, we're raffling off a gorgeous 3' decorated tree with one special ornament nestled in the branches just for you: a $100 gift certificate! Just for coming in during our December 1 - 4th opening, you'll be entered to win. Hope to see you there!

The Fun Continues...

2011-10-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go? The last few months have been a whirlwind of fun, and with the holiday season here (yes, it's here!) we are not about to slow down now! But here's how we "Fleas" feel after each month's closing:

exhilarated,

a little giddy,

and ready to sit down for just a few minutes!

And while we're taking a breather, let's look back on just a few of the moments that make it so fun to do what we do!

Here's (from left to right) Grandma Debbie, Mom Kristen and Aunt Audrey with

one of the youngest new customers we've had the pleasure to pinch the cheeks of--presenting eight-day old Dax Preston Waltenburg!

We also had a visit from Anita Gioconda (on the right in red) all the way from Washington, D.C.!

In August we got to see life imitate art:

In September we witnessed someone fall in love (with a wedding dress!)

and we went over-the-top in October! We hosted a witch hat contest (our winner won a $100 shopping spree!).

Even the fountain boy in our open-air market got into the spirit!

We also were representing vintage lovers everywhere at our booth at the Pleasanton Antique Faire:

No wonder we needed this short mental break! But now that we're all refreshed, and ready to present ourselves at our most happiest (which is anytime we're in the store!), we hope to see you soon.

Our next chance for fun is November 3, 4, 5 & 6th!

Winner and Smiles All Around

2011-10-16T20:30:00.001-07:00

Did you see our smiling (representative) faces at the Pleasanton Antique Faire?

We were there with lots of goodies:

Our "next-door neighbor" was the sweet Betsy from My Salvaged Treasures, and she was kind enough to take these photos and blog about us! (Thanks Betsy!) Hope you had a chance to stop by and say "Bonjour!"

Next, we have an announcement to make! Our customer and the winner of a $100 gift certificate for a shopping spree in our store is (drum-roll please...................)

Marsha Mees! Woo hoo! Congratulations, Marsha, and we thank all of our other lovely customers who decorated a witch hat and wore it to our October opening! You really got us into the "spirit" of the month!

Pretty-Creep Show

2011-10-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

We had five customers who all wore their hand-decorated hats in our fashion show of fright, all vying for the crisp $100 gift certificate give-away at our October opening! Let's take a look as they all fly in on their brooms and take command of the cat-walk:

(You can click on the pictures, if you dare, to see all the creepy details)

Our first model gives us the evil eye as she shows us her delightful/frightful entry. The romantic Eiffel Tower (complete with blinking lights!), which is covered with spider webs, sits down over her pointy little head, while spiders, a gecko, frog, black bird and a few unidentified curiosities climb up.

Next up is a beautifully spooky number. A long sheer black veil cannot hide her knowing smile, as she turns her head to show us the full effect of the light-catching iridescent feathers attached all around the brim extending to the point. Black lace and pom-poms molder on the flat of the brim add a playful touch.

Our next model appears to have used what ever she had laying around her witch's lire! A black skeleton shaded by a parasol, holds a glittering skull while a black crow watches the whole affair. The hat is topped with a glittered black whisk broom and is brimmed with a garden of black & orange roses.

Mirror, mirror on the wall--who's the creepiest one of all? My point (and this model DOES have one--it's cleverly curled over!) is that it's going to be hard to chose ONE WINNER. Frothy black netting and multi-colored ribbon trail like a echoing scream from around the brim and down the bony spine of our model.

And our last model who was "pushing up daisies", brightened our darkened doorstep with a shock of pink netting spilling over the edge, topped with bright be-headed, fall-colored flowers on a vibrant orange, silken band.

Thank you ladies. We will continue after the judges have a chance to cackle and confer.

Chalk It Up To FUN!

2011-10-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought it was safe to stand still (like 5 year old Caroline in her Paris dress above)--watch out! You may be painted with a special paint and turned into an all-occasion CHALKBOARD!

We "Flea's" are famous for transforming the ordinary, like this small frame above, into something spectacular! This one is a size to use as a table top way to leave a love note for someone in the morning, or to remind yourself how beautiful YOU are.

A larger frame with a chalkboard insert becomes a spot to celebrate the season with your own ever-changing work of art, or shopping list when used in the kitchen on the side of the fridge.

Or a prominent place to "tell your own story". There are hundreds of fresh, new uses for the "old school" blackboard!

We hope you have a place to write down a reminder that you could win a $100 gift certificate to spend at our store during our October sale (October 6, 7, 8 & 9th) . Just wear your hand-crafted witch hat to be entered in our contest!

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2011-08-31T15:32:00.000-07:00

The very clever (and incredible busy mom of two phew-stinky boys) Kerstie Pederson came shopping and was kind enough to blog a tour of Paris Flea Market last month!

She roamed from room to room with camera in hand and snapped away at everything that caught her eye. Here are just a few pictures to whet your whistle--you'll have to head over to her self-titled blog, Kerstie Pederson, to see the rest (plus lots of highly recommended popsicle recipes just right for the last hot days of the season!).

She didn't just come for the fun of looking at all the re-loved furniture, vintage clothes and one-of-a-kind goodies, though. She was on a mission of sorts and with our help, was able to complete it.

See that darling white, cottage coffee table? It went home with her!

What will you go home with from our September 8, 9, 10 & 11th opening? Let us know if you blog it!

When Something Sparkly Caught My Eye...

2011-08-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the latest? Vintage brooches are all the rage, especially when they've been re-fashioned into wearable works of art! Lucky for you, some of the clever "Flea's" have been re-designing some just for you!

Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but a grown woman knows it takes more than a little sparkle to crack open her pocketbook! At Paris Flea Market in Livermore, CA(and Room With A Past in Walnut Creek, CA) the pins that once dressed up your mother's jacket collar are now an affordable and one-of-a-kind accessory!

Big & bold, or more simple and elegant, you can't go wrong with an eye-catching piece like these worn around your neck.

Hope to see you at our next opening: September 8 - 11th so we can add a little glint to your life!

Happy Hoppin' Flea!

2011-08-07T03:00:00.000-07:00

Oh how glorious to be a FLEA
We jump, we skip, we hop with glee.
The only thing better (we think you'll agree)
Is if you'd come and play with thee!

It's the last day of our August opening today (Sunday August 7th from 10-4!)--hope you'll come and have some fun!

We Bid You Adieu ~ A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

2011-08-01T16:58:00.000-07:00

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!" is what goes through our minds!

It's a lot like that at the Paris Flea Market during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for July's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)

How do you spell "Je ne sais quoi"? Well, we just told you, but if you really want to fill your home with "that certain something" we have two words for you: French Provencal. Yes, it's the same stuff that young girlfriend of yours with the "hip" parents (filled her room with!) had. She may have had the whole set, but honey, that was then and this is NOW. This sturdy stuff has been totally re-done up and down for today's slightly-shabby style. This desk was on the bus home soon after we opened our doors on Thursday night since it had a ticket of 165.00.

But wait, there's more! Two more, in fact. These tall French beauties are getting harder to find. The lingerie chest on the right with all those gorgeous drawers (to put your drawers in!) is long gone (235.00) but it's twin sis may just be there at our August opening (8/4, 5, 6 & 7th).

You've heard of "bed-head"? We wouldn't mind getting it from this darling gently arched, carved-wood embellished headboard/foot board set! The set with side rails was snapped up for 142.00, and it's new owner has been having sweet bed-headed dreams ever since.

Not too tall, not to short, and loaded with lots of ornate shabby details, this four drawer dresser with wedding cake embellishments was perfectly staged with lots of other summer matrimony memorabilia during our July sale. Priced at 219.00, if you love it so much why don't you marry it? We must speak now--someone already said "I do!".

Summer is the time to spice it up, and we can only imagine this 6 drawer RED dresser is still dancing the salsa in it's new home as we speak. It started out with some old-fashioned Americana lines (can you see the original keyholes?), was painted red, and given a rustic distressed finish. Muy caliente, no? Si--229.00!

Please take a seat. Or two. These two totally different dining chairs where given the same sleek ebony paint treatment and charming flourish black & white fabric upholstery seats. Hmm, which one to choose? Take both! At a price of 38.00 each you can't afford not to. As long as you shop at Paris Flea Market, you'll always have a place to sit!

Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the August sale (August 4- 7th) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

The Girls Are Back In Town!

2011-07-05T18:15:00.000-07:00

There are lots of reasons to smile seated at these tables! These gals went to France, shopped at several flea markets, had the time of their lives and now they want to share it all with YOU!

Not everything they coveted would fit in a suitcase, of course,

but plenty of goodies came home! Stop by during our July opening (July 7, 8, 9 & 10th) at Paris Flea Market in Livermore to see for yourself!

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2011-05-28T18:32:00.000-07:00

You can never hear too much of a good thing! That's why we were so happy to be featured on Marsha's Musings. The very sassy and talented Marsha Mees (who makes fabulous, we mean FABULOUS, mini dolls) came by to see us last month at the store and we're pretty sure she'll be back again this month (June 2, 3, 4 &5) because she is only has one setting: GO!

She gives her blog readers quite an animated tour of her shopping experience with us. And look at just some of the loot she packed up in a purchased vintage suitcase and went home with:

(Photo from Marsha's Musings)

That girl is a fan of our vintage fans and she almost blew a bulb when she caught sight of a gorgeous chandy hanging from our ceiling. We were this close to taking a sip from a bottle labeled "Drink me" when we saw her Parisian mini room. It'll make you wish you were small in a big way! Make sure you check out her sidebar for lots of DIY inspiration too!

Thanks, Marsha for the shout out--you are one DOLL yourself!

May's Passion For Fashion

2011-05-17T18:31:00.000-07:00

When you've got a passion for vintage fashion, you hop on that clotheshorse and ride, Sally, ride!

And when you take lots of pretty customers and let them loose in our "Le Chic Boutique" upstairs, what do you get? A Mother's Day fashion show!

Our customers/models included( from left to right): Megan, Marissa, Bethany and Colette.

They roamed our store on Saturday and showed us all how to ROCK the hip vintage outfits pulled together by our very own fashion coordinator, Amber!

Casual, to formal and every style in between!

They look as cute and stylish coming...

as they do going!

Thank you ladies!

Next on Sunday, we had more models.

Let me direct your attention to Natalie and Heather who were all smiles in their summer garb.

Don't forget the bags and shoes!

Ready for a night in the club.

And finished off with every gal's closet staple; versatile LBD's!

And speaking of "stylish"--we had a group of ladies calling themselves the "Bag Lady Hat Brigade" show up on our doorstep that were a fashion show all themselves! We just had to take their picture too!

What's your passion? Vintage clothes, jewelery, furniture or accessories? Come see it all at our June opening (June 2, 3, 4 & 5th). Sign up HERE to receive our monthly announcement and you won't miss a thing!

Celebs Are Heading To Paris Flea Market!

2011-04-30T21:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, the word of mouth is a powerful thing! Stories of the goodies to be had and the fabulous prices at Paris Flea Market in Livermore, CA has caught fire and spread to Hollywood as evident by this quickly snapped photo!

This silver-haired fox and regular monthly shopper has GOT to be related to Kirk and Michael Douglas, don't you think?!?!? We sure did!

In any case, we believe all our customers to be celebrities in their own right! And the biggest superstar of all is none other than YOUR MOM! We hope you'll join us in celebrating mothers/sisters/aunts/BFF's and all the the important women in your life during our May opening (May 5, 6, 7 & 8th). Plans to let her know she's number one include makeovers, a vintage fashion show and many one-of-a-kind gifts!

Joyeuses Pâques!

2011-04-22T20:17:00.000-07:00

We hope you have a blessed Easter spent with family and friends! Happy Easter!

Things That Make You Go " ! "

2011-04-06T08:49:00.000-07:00

Qu'est-ce que c'est?!? Our April opening is this Thursday! What is all this?

If we could bottle the "en grande quantité" amount of talent and energy contained in all of our "Fleas" we could sell it and make millions. But instead we like to make our money the old-fashioned way; by gathering the beautiful elements we love, putting them on display and opening the door to our many customers. About this time of the month, the gathering part is done, and what we're left with is this:

Oodles of ornate-ness!

Boxes of bounty!

Piles of pleasure!

Wonderful wire waiting for walls!

Bags of beauty!

Dressers needing knobs and clocks ready to tick!

Chandeliers lighting a pathway to the ladder!

What a mess, but it's a beautiful mess, and that in itself is inspiration to our collective creative "eye"! By this time on Thursday, April 7th, this blank wall will be full of someones creative vision and maybe YOUR new-found treasure!

And don't forget to wear any Spring hat for a chance to be entered into our $50.00 shopping spree! Plus, if your hat has been handmade by you, there's another $50.00 shopping spree contest waiting to be won for the one voted to be the best by our staff!

(Ruffles and Rust 2011)

Hope to see you then! For more information on our April sale, please check out our website at www.parisfleamarket.com

In Your Easter Bonnet

2011-04-03T04:00:00.000-07:00

In your Easter Bonnet,
With all the um, uh, stuff upon it
You'll be the grandest winner
In our Easter parade!

(from Ruffles and Rust 2011)

And you'll have TWO chances to win a $50.00 gift certificate! Just wear any "Springy" hat into our April opening (April 7, 8, 9 & 10th) at Paris Flea Market, and you'll be entered to win. Plus, the headpiece voted the best handmade hat will win another $50.00 shopping spree at our store!
Ladies, start your glue guns, and good luck!

We Bid You Adieu~A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

2011-03-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it?

And where did they find it because I want one too!" is what goes through our minds! It's a lot like that at the Paris Flea Market during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for March's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)

You could tell we were itchin' for SPRING! Lots of blues, greens and enough pastels held sway over the shop as to make you think you were walking in a spring garden! And at our first stop as we skip down the garden path, is this pretty little flower: four drawers, turned legs, carved wood embellishments and freshly painted in a sweet cottage white! Priced at $165, it was very much swooooonnnnn worthy!

Just a-traveling along, singing a song, side by side. These two nifty side tables could be used at either side of the bed or bookended on your favorite vintage sofa. They were fun while they lasted, but at $23.00 each, what do you expect? They were snapped up quicker than you can say "We know a bargain when we see it."

The more the merrier--another darling side table--this one has a glass knob for extra charm--was hoisted off its dainty little feet, brought up front, and written up (with a price of $34.00), paid for and dashed out to the car!

If it was wood and had cane anywhere on it, it sold last month! Benches, tables and case in point--this lovely chair. In fact the customer who bought this came to Paris Flea Market with a clear vision! She left with ALL of the above! Can't wait for her to send us a picture of how they all look in their new home! The chair was priced at $73.00, and it looked great paired with the other cane pieces she bought. Watch for more caned furniture in April!

And just like a prized rose grown with care, we'd like to present this lovely specimen. Can you believe all those curves? Ooh la la, mon cheri! (Insert cat-call here). We think this photo itself is worthy of framing! The desk, mirror and chair were all sold for a total of $265.00. Get out the smelling salts and call me a doctor!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store.

Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the April sale (April 7 - 10th) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

I See Paris, I See France...

2011-03-09T06:05:00.000-08:00

We're going to Provence and YOU can join us! Our customers Nancy, Trinity and Janet, who tried on some vintage glasses, hats, and pearled collars during our March opening, will show you that it's as easy as:

ONE

TWO

THREE!

Do we need to spell it out for you? OK, we will!

Pack your bags and join us on a trip to Provence to go shopping with some of our "Fleas" and "Roomies" for French Antiquities.

Our well-seasoned, well-traveled and expert guide Jill Mitchell (who grew up in the Bay Area) of Le Trip, will be taking our fun group of ladies all around Provence June 2 - 7, 2011, to some of her "secret addresses".

She'll help us with all the ins and outs of this fabulous adventure, so we can all find rare "objets" and so many fun French things for so little money. We still have a few openings for you (and a friend!) that we need to fill. For more information, please email our "Flea-less" leader: Susan Goodman directly at contact@parisfleamarket.com

Thank Goodness For Little Girls

2011-02-24T19:34:00.000-08:00

Even the pastries we serve upstairs aren't as sweet as the little girls we get here at the shop! Thank goodness for little girls; they make us laugh, they make us smile and they let us pretend again (if only for a short while)!

Thank goodness for Grace, one sweet face we can expect to see every month, who loves Paris so much she wanted to share this picture she made!

Thank goodness for these two little munchkins, who took a break long enough from shopping with their moms to model some of our fabulous must-have fashion accessories upstairs in the "Le Chic Boutique"!

Thank goodness for little girls who are patient while Mommy shops and then are kind enough to fold the seat down

so Mommy (Lisa, Mia & Monica!) can tote, hoist, and finagle that perfect piece of furniture she'd been searching for and finally found, into the sedan!

And thank goodness for little girls that grow up to become the kind of friends that Kristi can count on to get together on Thursdays nights, to paint the city of Livermore PINK with a little wining, dining and SHOPPING!

Need a little goodness and giddiness in your life? Skip on into our next opening: March 3, 4, 5 & 6th.

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2011-02-11T06:52:00.000-08:00

We are ecstatic to have been mentioned on this cute blog about "Home, Garden, Design & Living". Starlet (We know; darling right?) over at Can You Come Home has what it takes to be a FLEA. Plunk a vintage hat on her head, and she fits right in!

She excitedly takes her blog readers by the hand as she narrates a little tour of our last month's sale at the store. No detail (from the ribbon trim on a vintage top to the crystal salt cellar) was missed as she heads upstairs to the Paris Cafe to make sure every one is well nourished with coffee and pastries as the tour begins!

(All photos from CAN YOU COME HOME)

She continues on through the rest of our rooms, snapping photos of a single chair, jewels strewn on an ornate mirror and a room full of eye candy, that turn into artful compositions with her creative eye.

The only thing that's missing is pictures of what she bought! We'll stay attentively tuned in to her blog and hope for more to come as she invites us in her home to show us her current decorating triumphs!!!

A Sterling Example

2011-01-27T15:54:00.000-08:00

We "Fleas" love something pretty you can use in lots of different ways. All around the shop, you'll see things not being used for the purpose for which they were intended! An old French enamel pan is now potted with an ivy plant, an ornate frame that sports some some chicken wire is now a bulletin board, and well, your mother may cringe at this, but her vintage silver tea service is not seeing many tea bags these days!

We saw silver fall out of favor a few years ago, what with the polishing and the storing for 362 days a year, only to see the light of day on it's shimmering surface during a few special occasions.

But all that's changed recently. Heck, we don't even care if it's shiny--we like the tarnished look just as well! And our customers are now snapping up anything they can see their face in, taking it home and using it in ways their mothers never even thought of! An urned-shaped coffee pot is now a flower pot on their coffee table. Ten of them on a long table, filled with bouquets of flowers make a wedding reception centerpiece never to be forgotten.

A silver creamer pencil cup on your desk at work is just a little bit happier than what you used to have, don't you think? And your INBOX is now safe from prying eyes under a covered casserole dish!

Tri-leveled candle holders don't need a mate to be useful. Secure a pretty china plate to the top of each and you've got multi-layers of multi-purpose cake stands.

A tall teapot can be transformed into a lamp that will light up a dark corner of your kitchen, or shine brightly on a shelf in your china cabinet.

A tray is now a place to drop your jewels at the end of the day or load one up with pillar candles and bright green moss for a quick, easy and elegant centerpiece for your table.

Top off vintage, silver-topped salt and pepper shakers with glitter and you're ready to really shake things up in your craft room!

Sparkling dishes become soap holders in the powder room and bowls are now pet food dishes for the furry love of your life.

Other than the fact that you might like to still see your distorted reflection in the mini fun house mirror of a curvy teapot, we dare you to look at silver the same way again! What will you do with the treasures you find during our February 3, 4, 5 & 6th opening?

It's A Girl(friend) Thing

2011-01-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

We DO get lots of men in our shop; heck, we even have a consignor of the manly persuasion and he's got GREAT taste (Hi Cisco!), but for the most part, Paris Flea Market is frequently mostly by women.

It's a girl thing.

During our opening earlier this month, we were lucky to be frequented (again!) by the Girlfriend's Club of Brentwood. They marched right in, headed upstairs for some coffee and pastries, dressed up in some vintage hats from our Le Chic Boutique, and started giving free fashion advice to our customers! Thank goodness for GIRLFRIENDS!

We also had a visit from our November/December $100 shopping spree winner, Holly Maestas and her daughters. They all found a "little something" to help them start off the new year in style!

Holly waved her gift certificate as she ran in, and then it was down to some serious shopping!

She found some jewelry, vintage trays, a chalkboard in a vintage frame, dishware, shoes, clothing and some art work that she couldn't live without.

Hope to see you all at our next opening on February 3, 4, 5 & 6th!

Bonne Année ~ Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T15:30:00.001-08:00

The French call New Year's Eve "le Réveillon". It is usually celebrated with a feast called le Réveillon de la Saint-Sylvestre. This feast customarily includes special dishes like foie gras and champagne. The celebration can be a simple, intimate dinner with friends and family or a much fancier ball (une soirée dansante). On le Jour de l'An (New Year's Day), friends and family exchange New Year's resolutions and sometimes gifts. Some people eat heart or log shaped desserts. The holiday period ends on January 6 for the Epiphany.

And that's where we come in!

(photo credit The Full Wiki)

On January 6th, we'll just be starting our New Year's celebration! Join us Thursday evening through Sunday, January 9th (see our website for times) and get half off all holiday items.

PLUS on two days only (Saturday and Sunday) you can strike a bargain with our in-store dealers! See something you like? How about that freshly painted French provincial dresser tucked in the La Petite Rose room, the one-of-a-kind upholstered ottoman in the Le Chic Maison room or maybe that huge ornate frame hanging out in the open market? If anything priced over $25.00 is calling your name, make sure you perk up your ears because it's telling you that you can get it for a 10 - 25% discounted deal! Hope to see you soon!

At Any Given Moment

2010-12-07T07:16:00.000-08:00

There's always something of interest happening during our sales. Let's take a peek, shall we?

In The Lobby
A New "FLEA-ETTE"'s First Visit

Objects In Mirror Are Smaller Than They Appear.
We were honored to learn that the December opening of Paris Flea Market was the first outing for petite little four-day-old McKenna (shown here IN PINK surrounded by her loving escorts). She was smaller than the shopping bag she took home!

Upstairs
The Midas Touch

She's Got It All Together Now
From her golden locks to the tip of her "new" sparkly gold shoes, customer Erin Kannel (with some help from Jean in our vintage clothing Chic Boutique upstairs) pulled together this ensemble which is sure to make her shine at all the holiday parties. Grandma was happy to be able to purchase this as Erin's Christmas gift!

In The Mirror
It's Not "Old Hat" To Love Vintage
Caught In The Act
We FLEAS love to shop too! We can't help but check out all the goodies we see our fellow FLEAS bring in to sell every month. Consignor Lisa W. checks out a brown, velvet beret with a rhinestone embellishment and dreams all of the places she could wear it!

In The Open Market Downstairs
The Eyes Have It

You Can Shop But You Can't Hide
Audrey Hepburn lovers only have to look up on this 16 foot wall to get a glimpse of their favorite eyes peering down on them as they stroll through the "Open Market" downstairs and toss coins into the fountain for luck!

Everywhere You Look!
Deals Are Not Hard To Find

Customers Look In Every Nook & Cranny
December was packed with one-of-a-kind steals and hands were flying to get them! They knew it was their last chance to be in "Paris" before Christmas and holiday gift-giving, so full advantage was taken! They also know that Room With A Past in Walnut Creek still has yet to host its December opening on the 16, 17, 18 & 19th so they had one more place to keep in mind for those important almost-last minute gifts!

In The Main Hall
Don't Forget The Fudge

Goodies In The "Candy Isle"
Consignor Sally I. stands ready to help near the checkout where we've lined up an assortment of professionally kitchen-baked yummies such as candy, fudge, honey and jams along with gorgeous artisan jewelry of silver, colorful resins, vintage bits & buttons, not to mention layers of paper items like vintage images on tags, journals and calenders.

At The Checkout Table
Our December Contest

Who Will Win A $100 Shopping Spree?
Tickets are folded, kissed and given a lucky stir of the hand by those hoping to win our November/December contest for a decorated pink and silver Christmas tree PLUS the gift certificate nestled in its branches. Who won? Sign up to receive our monthly email announcement HERE and you'll find out!

Winter Wonderland In Paris

2010-12-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

December 2, 3, 4 & 5th will be our last chance to see you person to wish you a very warm:

or, if you prefer a:

Either way you say it, we hope you'll join us beginning this Thursday for our "Winter Wonderland, Parisian Style"!

It's chilly outside but you'll be cozy as a fuzzy hand muffler inside our 3,000+ warehouse full of vintage holiday decor, furnishings and accessories!

We're up to our boot laces in fabulous vintage footwear, ready-to-wear vintage Holiday party clothes, and sparkly one-of-a-kind gifts, too!

And don't forget: our December opening will be your last chance to bring in your pink raffle tickets from last month and earn more this month, in hopes of winning our pink decorated Christmas tree with that $100 gift certificate ornamanet attached!

See you soon!

Thanks From Paris

2010-11-24T07:09:00.000-08:00

Yes, we know it's not a tradition in Paris to celebrate Thanksgiving, but luckily we're a hybrid of sorts! We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and hope to see you soon in December!

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2010-11-18T07:28:00.000-08:00

(Photo from Mommyhood And Marketing)

Our collective ears were burning during our November opening at Paris Flea Market, and now we know why! We were being touted by blogger Katie at Mommyhood And Marketing as she so graciously posted about why she was "blown away" on her visit to our shop! You can read about her experience and get a peek at what she bought HERE. Her blog is a chunky, delicious soup made with a little bit of everything from crafting to high power, creative business strategies, with a huge side serving of humor.

Thanks Katie! See you next month in "Paris"!

November Was Hoppin'!

2010-11-08T08:30:00.000-08:00

Did you make it to our November opening? We were busy! Our customers really had us on our toes~but we're not complaining; they were HAPPY toes! Thanks again to our customers who helped make it a great sale! See you again in December!

We Bid You Adieu~A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

2010-10-30T14:47:00.000-07:00

Have you ever snuck a peek at what the person next to you in the check-out line has in their cart? "What did they get? How much did they pay for it? And where did they find it because I want one too!" is what goes through our minds!

It's a lot like that at the Flea Market during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for October's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)

If you've ever come to our sales, you know we're all about service; we'll answer all your questions, make you some fresh coffee and be happy to take what you've laid claim to up to the front and start a "cubby" for you, so you can gather more things! But here we're talkin' service of a whole different color and pattern! This sweet floral Castleton china service for eight, which sold for $159.00, will be gracing the holiday table of it's new home next month.

This six drawer dresser (that's a lot of socks my cold-footed comrades!) with a double curved front and original brass drop pulls was a huge favorite! It was low enough in stature to be the perfect piece for a little girl's room, but a great color, style and finish for a big girl (like me!) to covet as her own. The price of $172.00 made it move out the door so fast, we only had time for a quick caress on it's way out the door. Sigh...

Every baker needs a rack and we offered up this one, with a place for everything (quit your wining--it even has a rack for WINE on it!) last month. With a price of $69.00, it's new owner was yelling "Start the car!!! Start the car!!!" as the Paris Flea Market Movers, "Dollface" and "Jane-Of-All-Trades" hoisted it up into the back of an SUV just before it sped away!

This tall drink 'o dresser had us at "Hello". The price of $128.00 made us say "SOLD"! It had a matching nightstand too! They were paid for and picked up the next day when the new owner came back with a bigger truck.

Fall is great time to find lots of warm wood-toned furniture at Paris Flea Market. This mission style desk with classic mortise and tenon joints was just one of the pieces we had (look for more warm wood items November 4, 5, 6 & 7th!). It had a price tag that was still warm too, which read $69.00, and it was gone Saturday.

Short and sweet, oui? We thought so too. One of our customers satisfied that sweet tooth for storage when they paid $82.00 and took this pink bench/seat/trunk home!

Can you stand the perfectly blended colors of pewter and taupe that updated this dresser from the 1950's? Finished off with sparkly glass knobs and a price of only $85.00, we just about fainted dead away! Lucky for you, there's a similar one at Room With A Past that'll be available at their next sale November 18-21st!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the November sale (November 4 - 7th) listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

Which Flea Is Witch?

2010-10-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

We hope you don't loose your head if you didn't make it to the opening of the October sale last night! There's still three more days to go, so jump on your broom and get in here!

And don't be frightened when you walk in the door and see some ladies all dressed in black with pointy hats on their heads! It's just us FLEAS having some fun.

However, we give you unlimited permission to scream your lungs out when you head out into the haunted Parisian market! (Watch out for this green-skinned gal--she's NOT one of us!)

Don't forget to enter our creepy contest to guess how many semi-disgusting, but mostly interesting curiosities are in the apothecary jar before you leave the store, for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate!

We'll be waiting for you today from 9 - 4 PM, Saturday from 9 - 4 PM and Sunday from 10 - 4PM!

Wouldn't Hurt A Flea!

2010-09-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

It was the month of haunting
And all through the store
The creatures where lurking
Amongst the treasures galore.

All of a sudden a shadow
In the corner I spied;
She was dressed all in black
Like Frankenstein’s bride!

I ran through the dark
And in a web I was tangled
I quick flailed away
For fear of being strangled!

She held out her hands
And I dropped to my knees
And that’s when I realized
She was one of the “FLEAS”

“May I take that up front?”
she asked with a smile
“And add it to
the rest of your pile?”

I sighed in relief;
I would be alright.
Happy haunting to you

And to all~a dark night!

Come see our FLEAS dressed in their creative, beautiful individually decorated (and slightly creepy) witch hats from October 7 - 10th!

Come in to our "Le Chic Boutique" on Sunday, October where you can dress in our vintage hats, get your make-up touched up and have your photo taken by Paula Walsh Photography!

Quick Change Artist

2010-09-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

Oh sure, to look at her you'd think she's just a sweet little lady, all dressed up in some of the vintage clothes from our "Le Chic Boutique" upstairs. You might get the impression she's all prim and proper as she roves through the store, modeling opera length white gloves, an apricot coat dress, metal-trimmed pocketbook, pearls and Sunday-best felt hat with netting...

until you see her slinking around in this hot-pink cover-up (is she wearing anything under there, for heaven's sake?!?!?) and dark glasses so you can't see what's going on in that pretty little head of hers!

Oh, wait, that's Linda behind those vintage designer glasses! She's a new "FLEA" who has joined, (along with new FLEA Deb), the gals Jean & Jody, upstairs in the "Le Chic Boutique". She'll be bringing in more vintage clothes and modeling a variety of styles as she floats around the shop each month.

Here she is in her "street clothes" with pal and Cookie Lee rep, Amber!

And we had to show you this customer modeling her new hat she just bought upstairs, which absolutely "goes" with everything she's already wearing!

Hope to see you next month, October 7 - 10th!

The Market Is Open Tonight!

2010-09-09T10:10:00.000-07:00

Here's just a sample of what's in store (literally!) for you during our September 9 - 12th opening!

Don't be afraid to start snapping up your seasonal decor:

You'll always find something sweet:

And something you can use everyday!

And of course our one-of-a-kind elegant finds:

Come see for yourself!

Paris Flea Market

Thursday, September 9, (6 PM – 9 PM), Friday, September 10, (9 AM – 4 PM), Saturday, September 11, (9 AM - 4 PM), and Sunday, September 12, (10 AM - 4 PM) at 535 Leisure Street, (just off I-580/Vasco Road), Livermore, CA. Just look for the pink bike!

Let Us Make It Crystal Clear For You...

2010-09-02T17:48:00.000-07:00

"I was going to rule the world, until something sparkly caught my eye!"

No truer words have been spoken! Just when you thought your world couldn't get any brighter, you glance across a crowded room and are blinded by the glint of light bouncing off a dangling prism!

They come in all shapes and sizes these hanging obsessions. From sweet and dainty:

to loaded and weighty. As long as you've got a ceiling, you're susceptible to getting "hung up" on the delicious habit of dreaming where in your house they would look best! Think outside the dining room.

A true "chandy" addict prefers them over the kitchen sink, in the powder room and right over the center of the master bed, as well! And, while they may be made for hanging, we've even seen them lit up in all their glory sitting right on the floor!

Feed your chandy dreams at Paris Flea Market when we open our door next Thursday, September 9 - 12th! Sign up HERE to receive our monthly reminder announcement.

Our Winners Get "Paris-ized"

2010-08-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce the winners of our August contests!

First up, for our in-store winner who got a raffle ticket just for coming to see us (hey, that face looks familiar--we think she comes every month!) is our winner Lisa Bear! She won a huge basket full of goodies from every vendor in the shop, plus a one hundred dollar gift certificate to spend next month!!!

We also had a second winner who won simply by friending us on Facebook. A big congratulations goes out to Eyreka Ginn!

We hope you'll come see what's new in September! Mark your calender for the 9 - 12th!

Did We Mention We Got A Mention?

2010-08-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

We're always thrilled to find out someone liked us so well they were inspired to blog about us!

Aileen drove all the way from Modesto to our Grand Opening earlier this month and invited her peeps to share in the shopping experience! Here they are doing the A-Leen pose!

She has a blog called "Aileen's Musings" and we were pleased she took the time to muse about Paris Flea Market! She and her pals had no idea that things would be so fabulously decorated and staged when they headed to our warehouse to see what they could see. They all (except one person) left with a shopping bag in hand, and headed to a fun lunch destination: Eddie Papa's (we'll have to try it) which they highly recommend. Thanks for visiting with us!

We also got a "thumbs-up" from a Room With A Past fan, Fenima, who is modeling her new earrings that she purchased at Paris Flea Market, while her patient husband waited in the car with sleeping kids!

Fenima has a blog called Vintage Therapy. Now that's a full-on lover of all things vintage! She is famous at our shop for having a huge smile and making sure she has an equally huge "Hello!" for everyone! We appreciate you coming and please thank your husband for us on being such a great chauffer! We know we'll see you soon!

Grand Opening, Girlfriends, Day Trips and Clothes

2010-08-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

Open, Open, Open!

Our Grand Opening was a smashing success!

It was so nice to see so many familiar faces in the crowd!

There were goodies to be eaten and shopped for all at the same time!

We also got to see some new faces and we'd like to share them with you! We had a visit from the day-trippers of Girlfriends Unlimited who hail near Brentwood, CA ((925) 634-1415).

They came, they shopped, they conquered! (and then hid all their goodies in the trunk until they could sneak them in the house!)

And what goes good with girlfriends? How about CLOTHES! Did you know Paris Flea Market has a h-u-g-e selection of vintage clothes and accessories (don't miss the jewelry--it's fabulous dau-link!) upstairs in the Chic Boutique?

Here's another new face who posed her new frock! Pretty as a picture, no?

And here's one last new face to share. We were absolutely floored by customer Gayle's stylish taste in vintage clothes! She really had it all together.

She walked in wearing this gorgeous dress from the 1930's, but she left with an armful of new-vintage clothes for when we see her next time!

A big THANK YOU to all the happy faces who made our Grand Opening a fun one!

Ooh La La, Entre, S'il Vous Plait!

2010-08-05T07:49:00.000-07:00

You are formally invited

to have a great time in joining us to celebrate our GRAND OPENING!

The pleasure of your company is requested because we love to see our customers happy!

Please join us today, Thursday, August 5th from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Nosh on goodies as you witness the joining of vintage, French, Paris Apartment, Cottage, Rustic and Shabby styles all in one place!

Regrets only leave you wishing you hadn't missed out on being here:

535 Leisure Street, Livermore, CA 94551, (925) 960-0400

Thursday, August 5, from 6 PM - 9 PM
Friday, August 6, from 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday, August 7, from 9 AM - 4 PM
and Sunday, August 8, from 10 AM - 4 PM

It's Going To Be A GRAND Time With A Contest!

2010-08-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

We FLEAS are so excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of our PARIS FLEA MARKET! Besides the jam-packed, stacked to the beams warehouse full of old world, Paris-inspired, shabby sweet treasures we've accumulated in anticipation of this moment, we'll have lots of free samples and information from many local businesses who have what we believe to be some of the best gift, food, personal and service related items in the area!

If you've already signed up to receive our monthly announcement, you'll know what this

and this

are all about! If not, you can sign up by clicking on the photos, or better yet, come to our GRAND OPENING at:

535 Leisure Street, Livermore, CA on August 5, 6, 7 & 8th to see how simple it is for you to be a $100 winner!

It's A Sign Of Things To Come

2010-07-29T17:44:00.000-07:00

We're painting, dusting and wheeling in goodies by the French market cart-fulls as we continue to prep Paris Flea Market from top to bottom. We don't want you to miss a thing when you come to see us August 5 - 8th during our grand opening, so we're placing lots of signs to point out the way to the "Chic Boutique" of vintage clothing and jewelry.

and the "Le Chic Maison" room; full of elegant, yet casual one-of-a-kind furniture, and everyday needful accessories.

Next you'll want to seek out lots of roses, and romantic finds in the "La Petite Rose" room:

Don't forget to hunt through the "Ooh La La" and "Fleur De Lis" rooms--they are overflowing with all things shabby, French, old and sweet!

Okay, I can see you're salivating! That's a sign that we need to stop teasing you (for now anyway!) Don't forget to SIGN UP to receive our monthly email announcement which makes you privy to a special grand opening contest we'll be hosting!

A Timely Reminder...

2010-07-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

This photo is brought to you by the bulletin board in your brain. You know--that little tiny spot between "pick up milk at the store" and "some day's trip to Paris". The spot between "what you have to do" and "what you long to do" called "This Is Something I Can Actually Afford And Want To Do Right Now!"

Time is ticking and it's right on the tip of your mental tongue, waiting to be recalled (like that soft, floaty, peaceful dream you were having before the yappy dog next door woke you up this morning!)

Do you hear that annoying clanging, over-zealous buzz or bonging chime? Hmmmmm, it must mean something that you've been eagerly awaiting is upon you!

It's time for something! We'll give you a minute to figure it out. In fact, we'll give you two weeks from yesterday to think about it.

Ahhhhhhh, that jogged your memory!

It's almost time for the GRAND OPENING of

PARIS FLEA MARKET!!!

(It's also a good time to SIGN UP HERE to get the announcement full of all the info your brain needs to move your feet in the right direction to get here!!!

Time marches on and we hope to see you march right in to see us in all our Parisian glory on August 5, 6, 7 & 8th!

Just Chillin'

2010-07-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

We (sand) "FLEAS" are taking a brief break in July (and looking good while doing it may we add?) before we gear up for our GRAND OPENING in August on the 5, 6, 7 & 8th. Hope you enjoy your Fourth of July holiday!

Formal Country

2010-06-17T17:54:00.001-07:00

We figure if we're going to be offering up the best in vintage finds month after month, you might like some ideas on how to use them in your home! FORMAL COUNTRY by Pat Ross, is filled with 219 pages of ways to display and use an array of styles from

French inspired to cottage, to rustic.

There are ideas for gathering your favorite colored objects and using them together in your every day life.

And because your home should reflect your personality, collections are an easy way add comfort.

There are lots of soft, sweet furnishings and vignettes

to those that are a little more "curious"!

Find your style, and how to use what you already have. Or what pieces you might like to add to what you already own (like the items we've always got plenty of on hand at Paris Flea Market!) Don't forget to check out the RESOURCES index in the back--it's a wealth of knowledge every FLEA need to have!

FORMAL COUNTRY by Pat Ross

Viking Penguin Press
ISBN:0-670-82574-3 ($35.00 Hardback)

We Bid You Adieu ~ A Peek Into Last Month's Shopping Cart

2010-06-10T21:46:00.000-07:00

It's a lot like that at the Flea Market during the sale: people are always so curious as to what's been bought and is heading out the door. Well, we know it's not quite the same, but in the interest of quenching your curiosity, we thought we'd show you what were the most popular and fasted-selling items for June's opening. (You can click on the photos to see them larger.)

We thought this pine dining table would go quick both for the price ($248.00) and the fact that it could easily be mixed in a home with so many styles, and someone else must have been reading our mind, because it's gone onto its new home!

Ooh la la! We don't expect you to decorate your entire house to look like you live in a Paris souvenir shop. A touch here and there is a great way to remind yourself of how much you love it though! Would you believe that some of our customers have a "Paris room"? This 3 1/2 foot Eiffel Tower is now the centerpiece of a Parisian display.

Did we tell you that we have vintage clothing, purses, hats and jewelry? Last month we discovered people had a HUGE appetite for what we had to offer, and it was all heading out the door wrapped up in our signature pink polka-dot tissue and tucked into our shopping bags. This month we had even more to satiate customers. Next month, all you bathing beauties need to "get in the swim" of things and check out our kitschy vintage swimsuits. Esther William's (who?) got nothing on us!

OK, we have to admit this picture was taken before we opened the door on Thursday night. You are gonna kick yourself when you find out (We are warning you right now--get your softest slippers on right now before you read the next line!!!) that these fabrics (most from Calico Corners) were going like hotcakes priced as low as $4.00 up to $12.00 a bundle!

Does anyone really sit down at a coffee table to drink their coffee nowadays? We're all so busy that we doubt it. But who could resist this table? It's a huge, PINK, round disc of sweetness on short little legs, just begging us to bestow our undivided attention upon it! We're sure that the customer who bought it for a mere $23.00 (our best bargain of the month!) will have plenty of cash left over to make a run to Starbucks, come back home and use this table for it's intended caffeinated-purpose!

Now you're really gonna get jealous. There's only a big empty spot on the carpet where this cute dresser on wheels ($164.00) and it's side kick (AKA glass-front and sides display case priced at $148.00) once stood. But there will be something equally as fabulous in their place for our GRAND OPENING August 5, 6, 7 & 8th!

So there's your peek. All done without any sidelong glances, squeaky-wheeled shopping carts or worrying about picking the slowest check-out line in the store. Maybe next month you'll see a picture of what YOU bought at the July sale listed here! (You can also SIGN UP to get the monthly email announcements so you'll be reminded of each sale and any monthly contests just before it happens.)

(Un)Common Treasures

2010-06-03T12:21:00.000-07:00

Take a good close look--can you tell what all five of these photos have in common?

Here you see a tall China Hutch (ooh, cute plate rack too!).

and this looks like a short, squatty cabinet next to an end table...(love the distressed finish on both of 'em!)

A cool chair on top of a handpainted table, hmmmm.....

Cute little kids chair and, is that a cute-ified changing table???

And a charming vanity/dressing table with tall curvy mirror...(love the sparkly glass knobs!)

Did you figure it out? ALL of these items (plus TONS more) are for sale right now at Paris Flea Market!!!! Our June Opening starts tonight at 6 PM and continues through Sunday, June 6th.

Something to Idolize

2010-05-27T14:59:00.000-07:00

No wonder Lee DeWyze was voted winner on American Idol--he's got good taste! Just look at the way he's "idolized accessorized" himself. He's wearing the one-of-a-kind wrist cuffs made by our very own Bombshell Betty!

These cuffs and her vintage resin floral jewelry flew out of Paris Flea Market last month during our first opening, and now you can get yours at our next opening, June 3, 4, 5 & 6th. (Hope you're signed up HERE to get the monthly announcement, which includes all the details on our upcoming give-ways!)

Speaking of our first opening, we were most honored by two of our customers who came to visit us and then blogged about us! The clever, talented, goddess of fabric, Pam Vieira-McGinnis of Pam Kitty Morning fame and Michele Wimborough (who works fondant like it's second nature) from Cakewalk! Here's a special "Flea" bow and a curtsy for helping spread the word!

It Was Quite A Time!

2010-05-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

It was champagne toasts, photos and last minute fluffing just before we opened our doors for the first time at at Paris Flea Market last Thursday, May 6th.

Then we opened the doors to a line of new customers formed at the door, and WHOOSH, they all entered and set about the shop. In the main hall,

in the "tattered" room,

then upstairs for some nourishment at the buffet,

and then back downstairs for a second "go-round" to make sure nothing was missed!

By the end of the night, we "Fleas" had stopped hopping and were ready for a breather

so we could do it all over again on Friday, Saturday & Sunday! We hope you were able to stop by! If not, we hope to see you at our next opening: June 3, 4, 5 & 6th! You can sign up HERE to get our monthly email announcement just before each sale to remind you!

The Market Is OPEN!

2010-05-06T08:27:00.000-07:00

Why are these women smiling?

It's because we can't wait to meet you! We're the Paris "Fleas", but don't worry--we don't bite!

We work at Paris Flea Market: all the charm of a flea market in Paris, but without the cost and travel! We're here to help you find what you didn't even know you wanted.

We open our doors tonight, May 6, from 6 PM - 9 PM, and continue through Sunday, May 9th. See our website for more details and to sign up on our email list to receive our monthly announcements so you won't miss a thing!

Come stroll through our shops and "open-air" market, visit our Paris Cafe, and nosh on chocolates!

We've got plenty of one-of-a-kind treasures from near and far! And when something sells, we bring in something else! You never know what you might find...

Keeping An Eye On The Market

2010-04-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

We're not open quite yet, but since we've noticed a few hand prints on the front windows, we thought that was a pretty good sign that some of you can't wait to see what's in store, literally!

So put a pair of your comfortable shoes on and let's snoop around!

Things are really starting to come together in the few days we have left until we open our doors on May 6, 7, 8 & 9th!

Some really swoon-worthy furniture (for both indoors and out) has been put in place and continues to quietly wait for the right customer to come along and snap them up,

while lots of one-of-a-kind vintage wall decor is waiting to be hung...

and there's lots of other things already hanging around!

Over here, we feel like we're being watched as we set up the homey vignettes in preparation for our customers to peruse!

We can't sit down anywhere, and we really don't have time to even if we could!

Every nook and cranny will soon be full of the treaures we've been hunting down.

We'll take time to reflect on the great job we've done just before we open our doors. Until then, it's back to work for us, and as for you, well, you'll just have to wait one more week!

Bonjour Fellow Fleas!

2010-04-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Ready for something really big? How about getting a fresh look for your home at a new once-a-month shopping event-big? How about over 4,ooo square feet of vintage home furnishings, accessories and one-of-a-kind items with très chic prices-big? It's something a "Flea" (take the test in the box at the right to see if you are one!) can really sink their teeth into, and it's coming to Paris Flea Market, 535 Leisure Street in Livermore, CA on May 6, 7, 8 & 9th! We're only open one weekend a month, so SIGN UP HERE to get your monthly announcement full of information and photos about the sales! Au revoir!