California Gold Rush

Next month we're heading back to California to shop the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, one of my favorites in the state. Remember this little nugget from Apartment Therapy the last time we were there? Here I am, kneeling at the altar as usual.  

Hollywood Regency, anyone? 

Yes, please.

Event designer Deanna Nash nabbed up this pair of Draper-esque lamps only moments after I pointed them out. It's pretty often on these trips that folks end up buying the things I talk about, and usually, there isn't even a fight! Take another California flea market, this one up north at Alameda Point, not too far from where we filmed the Halloween special for HGTV. 

Here's some pretty fabric for kitchen towels that was never cut and hemmed. It's either Irish or Checkoslovakian linen, probably from the 20s. I'd use it as a runner for an elegant spring brunch, I told the group, topped with Jadite plates and pretty pink napkins. 

Cindy Stewart and her friend Mary liked the idea so much, they took it home themselves!   

And for flowers? Pretty lavender glass spooners from a vendor in Alameda with a dazzling collection. 

This compote I loved for its unusual, modern shape. For brunch, I'd use it for serving fruit salad, beautifully melon-balled.  

Jean Tepper, who was the first to sign up for the December trip back in April, didn't waste any time. 

And neither should you! Our Rose Bowl trip on Sunday, March 14 is going fast ($55 per person, including admission). Email Jaithan (jaithan@eddieross.com) for a spot. For more pics (with captions!) from the Alameda show, click here. See you in California, everyone!  

Comments

[Silvia C]

Oh. Eddie. What inspiring, amazing great taste you have. I would so love to go treasure hunting with you. Fabulous finds! I would love to get those lamps and repurpose them. Oh, so pretty. Finding your blog truly made my day today. A perfect B-day present!

[The Muddy Dog]

I wish I could come along - what fun!!!

[Jaime]

Ok, so I have some awesome lamps. What do you suggest as a lamp shade for big beautiful old detailed lamps? Anthro lamp shade? Plain white? Should I add a color of bias tape on the bottom to connect the two? See, Im in lost lamp land?

[brandeye]

I can't wait for the weather to get nice and warm (and the snow to melt) on the east coast so I can go to some flea markets. Have fun.

[Content in a Cottage]

Eddie and Jaithan...You should also set up a booth there and take turns selling. Don't bring anything...just buy it all there and resell it. Wouldn't that be fun? Teach your pupils how to become dealers!!! Sounds like a plan. xo, Rosemary

[Trinity]

*living section! ;)

[Trinity]

=(
I'm going out of town this week and will be missing another opportunity to see the incredible Eddie Ross in Richmond! The publicity has been amazing! Radio, print and local magazine ads are all over the place so I know the event will be a huge success! Good luck and I cannot wait to read about it in Sunday's licing section!

[Fifi Flowers]

Oooh I was just there at The Rose Bowl on Valentines Day! Have you been to the Pasadena City College Flea market... LOVE it more I think!

[Jim Lewis]

From an old college professor: you should be kneeling at the
altar, not alter!

[Tracy]

Can't wait to meet you in Pasadena! Hope the beautiful weather we've been having shows up that day!

[Emily Mazur]

Thanks Eddie and Jaithan for posting these photos-it sure was a cold and windy morning in Alameda! But worth it- and I love my Wilendur tablecloth! Emily-(Jean's sister, in the bright colors!)

[michelle]

These trips look like so much fun...is there alcohol involved?? LOL...

Best,
Michelle

[Therese Long]

Can't wait to see you in Pasadena where we'll be sure and make it memorable! I'll pack the lei's :)
~xo always

[Kate]

Please, please, please come back to NYC and do a shopping trip at the Hells Kitchen Flea! I'll sign up in a New York minute.

- Kate

[Victoria Zlotkowski]

So amazing, I wish I could come!
Anyway, at that rate we never get to see you here... :)

Kiss!
Victoria

[Mary]

We lived in CA thru much of the nineties and so much of our furnishings came from the Rose Bowl (and from the Pasadena Community College flea market too!). Best finds ever...still in use...
search out some handsome Scottish lads selling new but classic furniture made from old Scottish (Scotch?) Pine they import. We have glorious shelving, coffee table, and a huge armoir. Great quality. Gorgeous looking. Cheap! Another prized find...a deco "telephone table" with a marble top. My friend Kathy and I used to go for the day with no cashs/no checks/no credit cards...just to look around. And we'd still manage to buy!! (COD still works!) BTW, is Todd Farm on the agenda for 2010?

[grace]

hi eddie! i emailed jaithan awhile ago, and he said there was room, but i haven't heard from him since. i hope he has my name down, cuz i'm really looking forward to see y'all!

[scot]

Oh, Eddie ! I am sooo jealous. I moved down to SW.Florida. And I must say, I want out!! I miss the good'old flea market stuff. And great 2nd hand shops. We WILL meet when I move back to PA.(Philadelphia area) Have fun. I know you will!!! cheers.

[Cindy~My Romantic Home]

That Alameda trip was so much fun! It was so great meeting both of you! Have fun at the Rose Bowl!

[Debra]

Eddie, Don't forget the Long Beach flea market, 3rd Sunday of Month and the Sacramento Antiques Market, 2nd Sunday of the month. They are both great!!! Saw you at Alameda and said hi.

[kathysue]

Oh Eddie and Jaithan,you know how badly I would love to come to the Rose bowl. I had fun looking at the picts from Alameda, it makes me miss you guys that much more. I know I am soooo going to regret not going down to LA. I would encourage any of your readers to sign up now it is the best day ever!! So much information and inspiration is given by Eddie. Nothing like it !! Hugs Kathysue

[Jennifer Juniper]

I will be stowing away in your luggage for your next trip. Shhhh...

[Padgetthoke@aol.com]

ohh I so wish I could go, it looks like a blast! I will just need to find a great flea market closer to my home - might be difficult! Anyway, love your finds!

[Jean]

Jaithan, you devil! You shouldn't have. But I do love it.

Good luck at the Rose Bowl. You'll be sold out by this evening.

[KG]

Awwwww - stop teasing us gals in Australia. It's not nice KG

[joywaltmire]

I was sent here by my friend and yours la dolfina ...
we've struck a rich friendship in just a few short weeks via blogger.

I am happy to meet you and google and gaze at your sense of style and design ... I'm a junker thru and thru since the early 70's.

hope we can chat

[LindsB]

I'm still holding out for a Boston trip- praying for no rain this time too :)

[Susie @ Maddie's Nest]

Please come back to DC to do one of these trips. I just listened to your interview on Skirted Roundtable finally last night. Love your blog and all of your ideas.

[Mary-Grace]

I'm all signed up! Can't wait:)

XOXO
Mary-Grace

[Patti Davis]

Eddie + Jaithan are the perfect treasure guides. Go, if you get a chance and let me be jealous of you. :-)

[Trina]

What a wonderful trip, so wish I could come along with you! I grew up in California and amazingly, only made it to the Rose Bowl Flea Market once! To this day, I have never forgotten the gorgeous antique four poster spool bed I saw there. It still makes my heart flutter. xoTrina

[Sharon in Chicago]

If you're thinking about going with Eddie and Jaithan, GO! I did the Kane County Flea Market and went home with not only some new treasures, but also some now treasured friends.

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

I wish I could be in the states and come cith you in your antiques hunting tour. Love what you found . The towells fabric is lovely

[Karena]

Eddie, great finds, and of course I wish I could be there. You are a very generous friend!