It's A Girl(friend) Thing

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!

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

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

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

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?

(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'!

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!