Porcelain Lady at the Antiques Garage If you haven’t visited the Antiques Garage recently, or ever, you really must do so this coming weekend or soon thereafter. This large, two-level antique and flea market is one of my favorite places to find the bits and pieces of design, decor, kitchenware, clothing, books, jewelry, art and so much more that have survived the test of time. Abbottkinney Modern Vintage is one of the most intriguing collections to explore at the Garage. It i

I went to visit my mom in San Diego in mid-June. One day, we hit Highway 1 and headed north to Oceanside in search of the Lucky Street Vintage and Flea Market. Lucky Street feels like the attic where your wonderful, amazing and slightly batty favorite aunt stored all her treasures: absolutely charming. It is organized and managed by Denny Golden and Yvette Mastin, who also own a prop and decor company. They have done a wonderful job of creating a magical environment in a larg

Is it hot out? I hadn’t noticed. I’ve been busy dreaming about my next shaved ice from Ice Riders. This group of transplanted Texans are bringing eco-friendly, heat-busting, cowboy-hat-wearing frozen relief all summer long at the LIC Flea & Food Market. Jet, David and Chelsea are building their icy empire around a very cool, bike-powered shaved ice machine. Plus everything that isn’t edible is recyclable – cups, spoons and napkins. AND their flavors are certified kosher. As i

This is my 501st blog posting! I have written about 500 fantastic people, places and objects I have found in the Markets of New York City and markets around the world — and loved every minute of it! I am excited to keep sharing the treasures I find with you. So for this special posting, I thought I would introduce you to two new food businesses I met this weekend at the Greenpointers Valentine’s Day Market: Sprout & Pea and The Bored Vegetarian. Sharing a table at the market,

I remember how I cried when the bottom dropped off the box holding my new bottle of Takashimaya perfume that James had given me for Christmas, and how my closet smelled so wonderful for several weeks afterwards, as the perfume lingered. I also remember the replacement bottle that arrived from Takashimaya a few days later, swathed in gold tissue paper with multiple adhesive stickers on the box to make sure it stayed attached to the top cover, not to mention lovely handwritten

This Sunday was the 25th Annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Flea Market!  Fortunately the predicted rain never showed up, and we even spotted some patches of blue skiy. This flea market is one of my favorite events of the year because it can only happen in New York City.  Broadway theaters open up their closets and bring their memorabilia, costumes, props, playbills, and much more to 44th Street and Shubert Alley.  There are plenty of bake sales too; a cookie from the L

So here is a photo of My Market Haul for this past weekend.  It doesn’t include all the delicious things I tasted or gobbled up, but I thought it made a pretty collage.  I made it to the markets closest to home on Sunday, namely the Fulton Stall Market and the New Amsterdam Market.  Items in this photo are the following market items: Peaches, Tomatoes and a Maitake Mushroom, Do Re Mi Farms – Perfect! Balsamic Vinaigrette Basico, SchoolHouse Kitchen – Tangy and tasty! Cream So

It had been quite a while since I’d last been to the Park Slope Flea.  So it was nice to go back and see all the great treasures there.  It is a classic flea market in the playground of P.S. 321 in the heart of Park Slope in Brooklyn.  I saw a lot of really great small things, from ceramic figures and old photographs to collectible glassware and beautiful vintage jewelry, including a beautiful brass mermaid pin that I totally regret not taking home with me.  I should know bet