What a charming little thrift store! Mount Carmel Salvage Shop is the kind of place that makes…read morebrowsing fun because you never know what you'll find. The store is very well organized and has a little bit of everything. There are separate sections for men's and women's clothing, along with games, kitchen items, home décor, vintage treasures, and many other unique finds. Everything is neatly displayed, making it easy to browse without feeling overwhelmed. What I especially liked was the variety. Whether you're looking for clothing, a vintage piece, a kitchen item, or just enjoy treasure hunting, there is something here for everyone. If you're spending time in downtown Mill Valley, this is definitely worth a stop. It's a cute, welcoming shop and a perfect place to wander through after lunch or while exploring the area. Highly recommended for thrift store lovers and anyone who enjoys discovering unexpected gems.

A great little 'shop around the corner' which gives back to the community and those in need…read more I've been going to the Mt. Carmel shop for years to donate items and to shop. I love the selection, have found fun toys for my daughter when she was young and re-donated when she grew out of them. I have found some great cookware i.e., Corning Ware pieces, small kitchen appliances throughout the years. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. And they often have some sort of promotion with '1/2 off days' or everything green 1/2 off for St. Patricks day. Oh, and they often have throwback music playing which adds to the kitschy ambience.

These sales happen often and they are fun to swing by and see what they have. The sales are Friday…read morethru Sunday and everything is half off the last day. If you like women's vintage clothes and shoes and purses this is a good place to look. They have a lot of jewelry and furniture and paintings as well. As all these things are, it is hit or miss but over the years I have made some good scores here.

Claaasssy ass place. My goodness they have the goods. You got to bring some real dough or credit…read morecard or a windfall cuz they're not planning on games on them prices but those pieces are absolutely all worth it!

The French Market Marin reminds me of the summer street markets in Nice and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue…read more Not because the items for sale are French, but due to the atmosphere. Hunting through tables overflowing with vintage finds, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and home goods, plus the sport of bargaining with vendors. The French Market Marin takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Civic Center in San Rafael. Some prices felt too high, but it's free to attend, worth a visit and there were still finds. Parking is also free and plentiful. I found unique vintage silver jewelry at fair prices, and several sellers had priced to sell, or were willing to negotiate. We skipped food stalls, but overall this is a fun outdoor Sunday outing, with shopping, food and even musicians, reminiscent of French vintage outdoor markets, with layers of items set out on tables & sometimes too high prices.

If you're really into antiques than this may be worthwhile. It is really a flea market with an…read moreelevated air about it (good job, Marin, on the branding). Not worth a special trip but not entirely unpleasant We saw the civic buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A few novelties that reminded us of our grandparents and it was a pleasant walk.

I enjoyed popping into the Beach Attic, a new store downtown Novato. The street opens at 11:00 am…read moreso it took a few tries. The shop is small and quaint and carries a variety of home goods. There are vintage pieces that have been updated with a modern feel. Mountains of fluffy pillows give a comfortable feel to the shop. I think it will be a nice addition to downtown life.

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I have been shopping at Chelsea Antiques for many years since the late 90s. The collections are,…read morenot only fascinating but inspiring. I rarely have walked out the door without a treasure or several to carry home. Whenever I return to the Bay Area and Petaluma, I always make a stop here before heading home to Oregon.

I like to look around this place when I visit Petaluma. I've bought some things too. A lot of high…read moreend pieces but every so often you can find something you might want. No one greeted us today or paid us any attention at all but I don't mind looking at things in peace do it was ok. They definitely have some interesting and beautiful antiques.

This store is all decked out for Christmas and it's so cute! Such creative displays and fun stuff…read more I bought pie bird ceramics for $6 each!

Lovely store on a quaint charming street in Petaluma. Lots to see inside. Friendly staff with…read moreknowledge. Such a good variety of venders and displayed treasures to search through. Love visiting during the Christmas season to be inspired for gift giving and creativity.

Black Friday?…read more Nobody wants to sit in front of a laptop getting their shopping done and even fewer people want to brave the traffic and crowds wherever people physically shop these days. Pretty much everything you can find at a mall you can find on-line (and vice versa) but sometimes you want things you didn't even know you wanted, and they can't be found easily at either of these places. Enter Custom House II. Everything in this small, hidden shop has had a previous secret life, probably in a Belvedere/Tiburon home. A cornucopia of stories hides behind each curio, each antique, each artwork, each thing you didn't know you needed. Until now. I stumbled into CHII recently and made deals on a statement necklace and a small art piece. Deals, you say? Yes, prices are marked and though this isn't Tijuana, the staff here is open to a little haggling over beautiful things and I found that charming. They made some sales, I got a nice deal, everyone was happy. If you're looking for something unique or just like looking, in general, make your way to CHII. Their location is as hidden as the secrets of their wares making it completely different than the usual Black Friday experience.

My friend took me to this tucked away, wonderful place, brimming with amazing, and fascinating…read moreantiques. The owner is very friendly and helpful and I purchased two matching ceramic table lamps I was hunting for and an over the top Italian hand blown champagne glass, just for the fun of it.

I can see that this little antique store and small den of wonder will be full of daydreams and…read moreschemes for me. They've not tended to be be open most weekdays I have walked by, but it was this Friday afternoon around 1 pm. Yay! I love love love old things, fine things, weird finds, art, ceramics, collectibles. cases of beautiful, old, and wonderful things. Angel has many such items. I loved the jewelry, from fine pieces to a simple coral necklace. I saw a brass shoehorn I'm seriously thinking of buying!