Report from the Largest Antique Show in the USA: Brimfield 2026
If you love hunting for antiques and never visited Brimfield Antiques Show — you are missing out big time. Known as the largest antique
Design As Fantasy: Report from New York’s Hottest Design Show
Afternoon Light Design Fair returns to New York City for its second year, now reimagined at the WSA building in Lower Manhattan — a
A Perfect Culture Getaway in Brattleboro, Vermont
Honestly, I did not plan to go to Brattleboro, VA when I was staying in the area — I only wanted to stop by
Refined European Antiques and Salvage on the Delaware River
French designer Juliette Hermant opened her expansive antique warehouse and gallery in a former 19th-century car garage in Narrowsburg, NY — to showcase her
A New Creative Town in the Catskills: Livingston Manor, NY
Once a fly-fishing and resort mainstay in the heart of the Catskill Mountains (some 2 hours from NYC), in the recent years Livingston Manor,
Why Red Hook is My Favorite NYC Neighborhood
Red Hook in Brooklyn is one of New York’s hidden gems. Situated in the southern part of Brooklyn, it has many charming urban elements
What’s New at New York’s Most Exciting Design Show
While it may still be warm and sunny in New York City, inside Shoppe Object the Holiday buying mode is on; shop owners and design gift
Five Cool (New) Shops to Explore in Lower Manhattan
I reserve Sundays for long walks and unexpected finds. Sometimes these walks are planned, but oftentimes they are spontaneous. I walk at a steady
This Book Barn in Connecticut May be The Disneyland of Bookstores
The Book Barn in Niantic, CT, is a sprawling used‑and‑rare bookstore paradise—think a cozy, multi‑building village stuffed floor‑to‑ceiling with over 350,000 titles—set among whimsical
Small, Delightful Village of Croton Falls, NY
If you lost count of charming towns and villages in Upstate New York, you’re not the only one. In fact, here’s another one to
Hip Brooklyn Makers at 2025 Renegade Craft Show
Organized twice a year in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Renegade Craft Show is one of the best ways to discover interesting, new, and innovative local
Rare and Fascinating Finds at 2025 Allentown Paper Show
One of my favorite antique shows to visit in Spring is a Paper Show in Allentown, PA. It’s massive, extremely varied and entertaining and
I Visited New York’s Largest Antique Book Shows
If May is synonymous with Design Week in New York, then April is all about Antique Books. Two of the biggest antique book shows
Fascinating Vintage Finds at Ephemera Show in Connecticut
One of my favorite paper shows to visit is the early ephemera fair organized by Ephemera Society of America in Old Greenwich, CT. Over
A Lovely Walk in Brooklyn
Sunday is the perfect day to go out and explore a neighborhood less familiar. This time, with camera in hand and an open mind,
What’s New in Connecticut’s Hippest Antiques Warehouse
You may know I’m a fan of Mongers Market, a massive warehouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut filled with industrial antiques and smaller antique shop booths
Bramble Books, A Quaint Bookstore for Book (and Cat) Lovers
Located in the heart of Chester County, PA, Bramble Books offers an eclectic array of vintage and rare books. The shop might not have
Refined Coffee House and Roastery in Ambler, PA
One of my favorite coffee shops and breakfast spots in the foodie town of Ambler, PA is Wake Coffee. The owners used their scientific