There are only two occasions where waking up before dawn is really exciting – if I’m getting on a plane to a far away tropical oasis… or…driving to a flea market to fight with the best of them (the other hunters) for things I probably don’t need. Waking up at 5am, on a Sunday, by choice. Roll out of bed, put anything on that is in reach with eyes still shut and creep out of the house with pint-sized coffee in hand… oh hey, look at that… still dark. Moon is still smiling, Sun is still in heavy sleep. Drive an hour to try and beat out the best of the sorters/hoarders/collectors and buyers. I will not let them get the goods I don’t even know I need yet. Period. Every first Sunday of every month, this is my chosen routine.
Alameda Flea Market brings tens of thousands that sort and sift through the goods of Northern California’s best vendors. The market in and of itself is an honest one, as all goods for sale must be 20 years or older. Located along the empty shores of Alameda’s naval shipyard, San Francisco peaks its head over the foggy skyline for the duration of your perusing. Let me say this; there is nothing more enjoyable than headphones + your favorite playlist + sifting through old treasures + looking up from time to time to people watch and stare at the city from this view. It’s the perfect (and almost free of charge) therapy for any and all.
This Sundays beautiful faces of Alameda Flea Market….
Look it’s our model Michele Ouellet!
photos: Ashley Jordan Gordon
Great pictures :)
xx
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I an enjoying this photography that seems to capture something beyond appearance.
I had no idea it was such a colorful gathering. Fun story, Great photos!
What fun and inspired pictures! I love the clothes .The henna hands and tatoos are perfect for todays hip dresser.
Nice photos – keep up the great look!
UHM all of these people are perfect. Beautiful individuals!
xo, Juliette Laura
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Love flea markets and your pics of them!
Love the photos, never been to the Alemeda Flea Market, but I now want to go!!
I love the photos. They all capture such a colorful and alive sense of the Flea Market. Makes me want to go.
I WOOD LOOK GOOD AT THAT FLEA MARKET, EGGCELLENT PHOTOS. LESSEE MORE
I love flea markets <3 All these peeps are dressed super cute!
xoxo Annejelina
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Ashley, I really, really liked your photos. As a retired psychologist you caught some interesting character studies and I would enjoy more. Thanks!
Wow!!! Love the photos. People are interesting! aren’t they?
Wow!!! I enjoyed all the pictures. People are interesting! aren’t they?
I need to check this place out.
The range of personal style seem at a farmer’s market is astounding!
Who new. And it’s practically in my back yard! Great pics- veryinspiring and another reason to love where we live.
So. Much. COOL!! Absolutely in love with the gal’s whole look in pic 13 and 14. She’s gorgeous!
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So much style!Love it!