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Friday, September 17, 2010

Not-So-Strange at the Midtown Bazaar

Last Saturday, I made my first visit to the Midtown Bazaar. Think of it as your friendly neighborhood food stand/flea market, sans fleas. Every Saturday since last June, the parking lot on the corner of J and 16th turns into a wonderful local market, and the tables are loaded with fabulous finds, from vintage clothing, collectibles to a plethora of hand-made goods and and food, all local, fresh & affordable. I had such a fine time!




I spent HOURS talking to the various vendors, and basically having a ball shopping. I tried to be strong and NOT buy anything, but after coveting a handful of jewelry from a slew of jewelry makers, I broke down, the minute the market closed and bought....a coat! 

A gem of a find from Nora of Transient Treasures: a mod raincoat, lightweight and GINGHAM.This kind of coat is perfect for the mild winter season in Sacramento. 

So now, I've got to save up because I left mounds of wonder things at the Midtown Bazaar. And there's so much I could tell you about the sweet folks I met, but I'm a bit tuckered, and promise: another time! For sure!

Meanwhile, get yourself down there if you can, AND tell 'em the Citizen Rosebud sent you!

             Midtown Bazaar, J Street (on the corner of 16th)
                          Check out their web page for more details:midtownbazaar.com


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8 comments:

mispapelicos said...

I want to go inmediately if not sooner, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. In Spain there are not such markets. I always have to wait until i go to abroad, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I am sooooo jelous!!!
What did you get?????
Muchos besos amiga mía.
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jemina said...

My Darling Bella, how are you? Been missing you like crazy. Take one step at a time and I am so glad to hear that you had fun. You are in my thoughts always. LOVE LOVE LOVE, and Friends Forever, Jemina (((Huggies and Squeezies)))

Raquel said...

amazing jewelry! and that brooch/pin in the 5th photo is perfect!
love your coat also :)

Marta said...

seems such a fantastic place to visit! POland is lacking in such places, unfortunately...

the Citizen Rosebud said...

So is California. I feel very fortunate that something like this is starting up in my town.

Olivia RPS said...

wow! that looks so wonderful!
Olivia x
www.something-like-roses.blogspot.com

GRIT AND GLAMOUR said...

Great trench on you! Looks like it was a fun shopping excursion.

♥ V

http://www.gritandglamour.com

Heather Fonseca said...

That coat is worth eating 50 cent Cambell's chicken noodle canned soup for a week if needed!. It is really wonderful, and wonderful on you. Wear it constantly. There's a flea market near me every Sunday that I really want to check out.