Category Archives: Antiques & Vintage

Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback

I fell in love with Beatrix Potter when decorating Elisabeth’s nursery almost 25 years ago. The wallpaper border, crib canopy and all her bedding was Beatrix Potter. I purchased some clothing in Coaticook, Quebec. As I remember it was more popular in Canada then the US. We enjoyed reading her the books as Elisabeth remembersContinue reading “Beatrix Potter is Making a Comeback”

Nothing Says Sunday Like an Estate Sale!

Today we stopped at an estate sale our friend Mark (the local auctioneer) had on the way to see my father! After pricing out outdoor bistro sets, we became discouraged at the high prices. So, we went looking for a vintage bistro set for the garden area. Not only did we find a bistro setContinue reading “Nothing Says Sunday Like an Estate Sale!”

Antique and Flea Market Adventures

No matter who you are or what your interests are, there are places and adventures out there just waiting for you to explore. For antique lovers or treasure hunters though, these adventures bring about fantastic finds, skilled negotiations, and great memories. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have missed our antique adventures but are excited toContinue reading “Antique and Flea Market Adventures”

Finding a Connection to the Past

July 10, 2019 Last July, we went to the Brimfield Antique Show in Brimfield, MA. The Antique show occurs for a week in May, a week in July, and a week in September. We try to attend the show once or twice a year. For those of you that have not been to the Show,Continue reading “Finding a Connection to the Past”

Day at the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market

September 13, 2019 Last week we attended the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market with thousands of other prospective buyers and as usual had a blast. Both of us, along with our friend Eilleen left at 7 am and after about 2 hours of driving arrived at Brimfield. Due to the sheer magnitude of dealers andContinue reading “Day at the Brimfield Antique & Flea Market”