Fashion, spirits & entertainment all take their cues from the past so why not take a trip in retro style to the fabulous O' Club at Alameda Point  on May 18th &  19th, where we serve you a little travel with a twist. We'll be hosting a "Pan Am" style travel theme Preview Party with a costume contest to commence at 8PM in the Main Ballroom. A $100 voucher to shop the faire goes to the Grand prize winner with more prizes to be awarded. St. Georges Spirits will serve cocktails and live music by Bay Area Swing All Stars will set the tone for your shopping pleasure on the Friday night Preview Party (21+) and a re-admit is included to come back and... Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Vintage Lovers.We hope you enjoyed a parade or drank a bit O' Irish beer in celebration. Maybe you saw a rainbow with all of this rain in the Bay Area. It sure did feel like Ireland today in San Francisco. I like to claim my Irish heritage and proudly wear green every St. Patrick's Day. I sure do feel lucky at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire every month and March was no exception. Every month is green at the Point with recycled and repurposed goods. Until we see you on April 1st...{April Fool's Day}, I wish you the luck of the... Continue reading

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Please be aware that at our Antique Faire on February 5, 2012, agents from The California Department of Fish & Game confiscated ivory pieces from two vendors at our show.  The vendors were issued misdemeanor citations and must appear in Court on April 12th to face charges.  A stuffed deer head was also seized! PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT DISPLAY OR SELL ANYTHING WITH IVORY OR ANIMAL PARTS! California Penal Code Section 6530: (a) It is unlawful to import into this state for commercial purposes, to possess with intent to sell, or to sell within the state, the dead body, or any part or... Continue reading

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Vintage holiday magic starts here. Check off your gift-giving list with vintage items and antiques that are guaranteed to delight. My vintage gift guide offers some creative suggestions for even that impossible-to-buy-for person on your list (as well as for yourself, of course). Slither with snazzy snakeskin; add a punch of pizzazz with prints; make your mark in mod. ‘Tis the season to sparkle & shine! If you missed December's show for finding unique, old school items to make a statement that they will treasure year round, come on New Year's Day, January 1, 2012 to spend any gift money that you'll be receiving, on yourself. For the... Continue reading

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Men should fall for turtlenecks in the fall. Turtlenecks get a bad rap over for their too ‘PTA-dad’ or dowdy professor look, but don't be fooled. Turtlenecks, in a matte color and a simple weave, are flattering and can appear downright sexy. There is one exception. Unless you want to be mocked, stay away from super thick, cable knit turtlenecks with reindeer faces and bright shiny noses knitted on them this Christmas time. Colin Firth with his movie star good looks can barely get away with it. You are only allowed to wear that garment to an ugly christmas sweater party or if you are officially a grandparent. Pair a black turtleneck with a... Continue reading

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Are you having Mad Men withdrawals? Are you watching Netflix re-runs on instant queue wistfully longing for your Don Draper fix while drinking heavily and chain smoking? Or imagining that you are? Did you run to Banana Republic for the Mad Men Collection and start mixing martinis for mannequins?   Hold the phone! Until the season 5 premiere in March of 2012, we have the remedy...shop for true Mad Men fashion at the Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire at the O' Club. Get ready to knock them out with your style for the holidays in one of a kind looks for less. We'll have 3 ballrooms of top vintage from the 1960's to bring... Continue reading

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