A Treasured Collection by Yale’s Rare Book Librarian
When Yale curator and rare book librarian Susan Alon decided to try something new in 1998, she set up a
At Clinton Antique Center, The Best Things Are Not for Sale
When you walk into Clinton Antique Center in Clinton, CT, the jaw drops as you see hundreds of massive and
A Hotel in New Haven Inspired by Yale and Wes Anderson
One of the best places to stay for a design-conscious mind that would like to enhance the studious ambiance of
Street Scenes in Bridgeport, CT
On my way to New Haven on a recent Sunday, I stopped by at Bridgeport, CT — a quaint historic
Visiting one of the last flea markets of the season
The fall is here and that means that some of the fascinating and fun to visit outdoor flea markets are
Borderline Records + Tapes
While Borderline Records & Tapes may be only 10 years old, the looks of it can transport you into the
Philadelphia Record Exchange
One of the longest-standing record shops in Philadelphia is as quaint as the city itself. With 35+ years in business,
Sunday in New York
There are few pleasures comparable with taking a stroll through Manhattan on an early Fall Sunday. I started downtown and walked all the way up to Central Park
Independent, Clean-Cut Art Fair at Iconic New York Building
40 hand-picked galleries from around the world gather at Battery Maritime Building to prove that artists can never settle, even amid a pandemic
At the Massive Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts: Day 1
I was excited to find out that one of the largest antique shows in the country is finally back in
Psychodelic Whimsy at Niki de Saint Phalle Show at MoMA PS1
While I haven’t heard of artist Niki de Saint Phalle before, I immediately fell in love with her work at
A Day in New Haven, CT
It’s been a few years since I’ve come to New Haven, CT, a historic city some 2 hours from NYC.
A Rare 1996 Vitra Catalog Featuring 100 Most Important Chairs From Its Collection
In the Summer of 1996, Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein (Germany) set up an ambitious exhibition that presented
Quirky Mid Century Finds at Magic Hill in Hudson, NY
During my latest trip to Hudson, NY I finally managed to step inside Magic Hill, a fun and quirky storefront
Architectural Salvage Warehouse in Ithaca, NY
I love to wonder around architectural salvage warehouses. It’s an immersive experience close to nothing else – it allows you
Rare Books at a Hidden Barn in Connecticut
Just minutes away from New Haven, CT and Yale University, there are two unassuming weatherbeaten barns sitting amid a scenic
New Record Shop Opens in Industry City
I love record stores the same way I love bookshops. For me, a perfect Sunday might as well include a
A Secret Look at Leningrad Street Views Through a Rare 1950s Soviet Photo Book
During one of my recent book scavenges, I’ve come across a fascinating photo book published in the USSR in 1957,
Massive Antique Market, Elephant’s Trunk, Opening For 2021 Season
For more than a year I’ve been missing the energy of large outdoor flea markets — a place where I
A Look at the Re-Opened Italian Art Gallery in Upstate New York
As galleries and museums slowly start to re-open for the season, I took a trip up North from NYC to
A Vibrant Artist Space in the Heart of Richmond
Founded in 2009, Studio Two Three has been fostering the local art community by providing some 100 artists access to
A Walk Through Philadelphia in Spring 2021
If I had to walk for 24 hours straight, one of my favorite cities to pick would be Philadelphia, PA.
