Savvy shoppers and rummage sale aficionados never miss the annual Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale. A Bay Area tradition since 1959, buyers can find treasures in a warehouse full of furniture, art, books, jewelry, toys, sporting goods, and much more.
This year’s sale takes place on March 2 and 3 at 333 Lancaster Street, Oakland. (A preview sale was held in January.) Admission is free. Get more information here.
Early Bird Tami Becker gave the Exedra a sneak peek:
Where it all begins. Even for the Early Bird, the lot is full. 
You’ll find the usual — 
and the unusual. 
Porcelain, pottery, ceramics, and more 
Can’t beat the prices. 
A great source for vintage clothes. 
Racks of clothing… 
Beer steins, wall clocks… 
You will not leave empty-handed.
What to do with your White Elephant finds: New life for old objects
Shawn Dubin in the bric-a-brac department tallies treasures. 
Laying the base for a new planter. 
Any green will do. 
Keep the roots intact. 
Add a little water. 
Voila!
Giving coffee mugs a second life. 
Top off with an assortment of pebbles. 
Succulent success!