Whether I’m at the Meadowlands Flea Market in Secaucus, NJ on Saturdays or my favorite flea in the world, the Cours Saleya in Nice, France on Mondays, I am reminded that they are both a container for the human archive; the story of us. Flea markets provide us with clues as to what our talents […]
Decorating on a Dime: On a Quest for the Best
We’re excited to feature and introduce Sophie Stone today to our series “Decorating on a Dime.” Sophie is an Award Winning Residential Interior Designer. She has been decorating homes in Palm Beach for the past 15 years. Her passion for helping others decorate their dream homes led her to found ChateauSophie.com, a vintage inspired online […]
A Cautionary Tale
I just recently had an enlightening experience participating in an online auction. This particular auction was a fundraiser for a fantastic cause, raising funds for cystic fibrosis awareness. Before I go any further I want to make it clear that what i’m about to share is in no way a reflection on the cystic fibrosis organization, but […]
2012 World’s Longest Yard Sale
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is set for August 2nd-5th 2012 and celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary this year. The Yard Sale spans 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama along Highway 127. According to the 127 Corridor Sale website, “You’ll find homeowners selling stuff they’ve accumulated throughout the years as well as professional dealers and vendors. […]
Closing a Two-Day Deal
This past weekend I re-learned a very valuable lesson. Even with all of my years of experience, I still manage to not follow my own rules, and it usually gets me into trouble. In this particular instance, I was buying a woman’s Disney collection. It was such a large collection that after going through most of the items I ran out of time […]
Decorating on a Dime: Existing Furniture Revival
We’re excited to feature and introduce Jennifer Agus of Agus Interiors. Jennifer aspires to capture the individual style and aesthetics of her clients, while ensuring it fits their space and lifestyle. Today Jennifer shares a project with us where she worked for a family of three generations who recently purchased their first home and needed […]