3 reasons why you should go to the flea market this week-end Nicolas Martin·April 22, 2010If you’re a regular visitor of this blog, you should by now be an (almost) expert of the...4 Comments·3 mins read·1
The wunderkammer through history Nicolas Martin·April 19, 2010The intriguing concept of the cabinet of curiosities has captured the human imagination since its emergence in the...5 Comments·3 mins read·0
A guide to antiquing in Canada Nicolas Martin·April 13, 2010Embarking on an antiques adventure in Canada offers an unparalleled journey through time and history, set against the...8 Comments·12 mins read·2
Vintage Nutcrackers: Unraveling Their History and Value Nicolas Martin·April 7, 2010Transcending their original utilitarian function to become symbols of celebration, artistry and cultural heritage, nutcrackers have captured the...3 Comments·5 mins read·0
8 Reasons You Simply Must Haggle at Antiques Fairs Nicolas Martin·March 26, 2010As I’m actually at an antiques fair at the moment, I thought there was no better time than...1 Comment·6 mins read·1
Visiting the EuroANTIK Fair (Innsbruck, Austria) Nicolas Martin·March 25, 2010Filling the truck the whole day before, waking-up at 2am, leaving home at 3am to reach Innsbruck at...1 Comment·1 min read·0
How to buy antiques and collectibles as gifts Nicolas Martin·March 16, 2010Sometimes buying antiques or vintage items at a flea market is not just a quest for self-satisfaction. Flea...15 Comments·5 mins read·0
Uncovering Toy Cameras and Polaroid Vintage Effects Nicolas Martin·March 13, 2010Among the commons things you may find at a flea market, are vintage cameras. Photography is and has...2 Comments·5 mins read·0
Kodak Baby Brownie Special [Vintage stuff] Nicolas Martin·March 12, 2010The Kodak Baby Brownie Special is a tiny...0 Comments·1 min read·1
The Legacy of Riihimäen Lasi Oy: A Beacon of Finnish Design Nicolas Martin·February 7, 2010Two vases designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihmaen Lasi Finland c1970s. These vases are heavily cased, blue and...5 Comments·2 mins read·0
Quick flea marketing tips Nicolas Martin·February 6, 2010As you’re scouring your favourite markets this fall, or discovering an exciting new locale, keep these helpful tips...0 Comments·2 mins read·0