{"id":850,"date":"2012-11-17T19:28:50","date_gmt":"2012-11-18T03:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/?p=850"},"modified":"2012-11-17T19:35:36","modified_gmt":"2012-11-18T03:35:36","slug":"retro-holiday-shopping-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/general-info\/retro-holiday-shopping-point","title":{"rendered":"Retro Holiday Shopping At The Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='images'><\/div>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Falamedapointantiquesfaire.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-info%2Fretro-holiday-shopping-point&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=verdana\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>Where do you go for ho-ho-ho Holiday shopping? Seasonal shopping at The Point is one of the most unique places to shop for special gifts and d\u00e9cor. So many vendors come every month to our Faire with vintage goods to tempt you and the holiday season is brimming with great ideas for decorating your hearth and home. Not to mention finding gifts galore. (Next month, for December~ I\u2019ll once again feature some gift giving suggestions in my Vintage Holiday Helper Guide).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_853\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-853\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-853\" title=\"36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c-440x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c-440x587.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c-112x150.jpg 112w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">vintage glass ornaments<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Getting ready for the holidays is a cinch when you know where to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures. As you wander the aisles bring a shopping list of things you need for entertaining. From clothing &amp; accessories to barware and serving pieces, you\u2019ll find everything you need to make a festive vintage statement. While you\u2019re at it, shop for the perfect hostess attire. Deck yourself out in retro holiday splendor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-851\" title=\"Clarks_325_c\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Clarks_325_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Clarks_325_c.jpg 409w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Clarks_325_c-122x150.jpg 122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Holiday decorating can be kitschy fun or an elegant presentation.\u00a0 Tree trimming items and vintage Christmas trees are plentiful at The Point. Our vendors are selling a vast array of vintage items including records, clothing, jewelry, books, posters, and much more for your retro gift giving pleasure. So rent a cart and hit the aisles bright &amp; early. Stay all day and enjoy our stunning view of San Francisco with lunch at any of our top food vendors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-852\" title=\"thanksgiving\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-440x437.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-440x437.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-550x546.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving.jpg 895w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At The Point you&#8217;ll shop vendor\u2019s booths chock full of all those goodies that you enjoyed as a tot. You&#8217;ll be transported in a nostalgic time machine back to your childhood. You will also see vendors offering a showcase of re-purposed, crafty vintage items that make spectacular gifts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_854\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-854\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-854\" title=\"DSCF4535\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/DSCF4535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/DSCF4535.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/DSCF4535-103x150.jpg 103w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of our dealers with her vintage creations.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Skip the big box stores this holiday season and help support our stylish tastemakers and retro artists. Remember that shopping for vintage is a green practice too.\u00a0 Find your best Holiday gifts this season at The Point. Look for my flea market shopping tips on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casasugar.com\/Best-Furniture-Decor-Find-Flea-Markets-25208827\">Casa Sugar<\/a> and the spring issue of Flea Market D\u00e9cor magazine coming out next year.<\/p>\n<p>Stay stylish in vintage. Absolutely Fashionating! Happy Turkey month&#8230;gobble up!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-857\" title=\"bates-thanksgiving\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/bates-thanksgiving1-440x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/bates-thanksgiving1-440x544.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/bates-thanksgiving1-121x150.jpg 121w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/bates-thanksgiving1-550x681.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/bates-thanksgiving1.jpg 1615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-855\" title=\"vintage thanksgiving greeting\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vintage-thanksgiving-greeting-440x284.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vintage-thanksgiving-greeting-440x284.jpg 440w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vintage-thanksgiving-greeting-150x97.jpg 150w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vintage-thanksgiving-greeting-550x355.jpg 550w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/vintage-thanksgiving-greeting.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/general-info\/retro-holiday-shopping-point\"><img width=\"112\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c.jpg 500w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c-112x150.jpg 112w, http:\/\/alamedapointantiquesfaire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/36028865738474745_0s0qJXtM_c-440x587.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/a><p>Where do you go for ho-ho-ho Holiday shopping? Seasonal shopping at The Point is one of the most unique places to shop for special gifts and d\u00e9cor. So many vendors come every month to our Faire with vintage goods to tempt you and the holiday season is brimming with great ideas for decorating your hearth and home. Not to mention finding gifts galore. (Next month, for December~ I\u2019ll once again feature some gift giving suggestions in my Vintage Holiday Helper Guide). vintage glass ornaments Getting ready for the holidays is a cinch when you know where to shop for one-of-a-kind treasures. 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