Hong stands proud with his catch of the day. Around him, a small crowd has gathered to hear the story and to regale in his find; a rather large floral Chinese Cloisonné vase. He is thrilled to boast that he purchased this prize possession for only $140. The scuttlebutt among the dealers and admirers is [...]
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Frenzy and Fervour at the 21st Century Flea Market
Posted in Flea Markets, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged Antiques, Appraisals, British Columbia, Flea Market, Vancouver, Vintage on November 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Bohemia Gallery and ODP Designs Fall Fashion Launch
Posted in Consignment, Local Stores, Shows Events Markets, Vintage, tagged British Columbia, Consignment, Secondhand, Vancouver, Vintage on September 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Bohemia Gallery (3243 Main Street @ 16th), one of Vancouver’s best kept consignment store secrets, welcomes local designer Karen Green, from ODP Designs, to The Loft. Jann Purcell, Bohemia’s owner, is thrilled to showcase ODP Designs and passionately believes that Karen’s designs are a perfect fit with her belief and life philosophy that “fashion is [...]
Thrift Shopping 101
Posted in Rummage Sales, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged classifieds, dumpster diving, garage sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It used to be that thrift shopping was seen almost as a bad thing. Fortunately times have changed and not only is it now considered to be both economical and fun, for some it has even become a sport! Here below is my overview of all the different places to score some terrific and thrifty [...]
To Market To Market
Posted in Farmer's Markets, Shows Events Markets, tagged British Columbia, farmer's market, Granville Island, Markets, Public Markets, Vancouver on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
To Market, to market, and to market again. Now more than ever, Vancouver has an incredible selection of markets that range from selling fresh produce to art, crafts, knick knacks, antiques and secondhand goods. Whether you are local or visiting from out of town, there is something truly special to be said about Vancouver’s public [...]
Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair – Expect the Unexpected
Posted in Antiques, Shows Events Markets, tagged Antique Show, Antiques, Appraisals, British Columbia, Burnaby, Secondhand on September 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With dreary cement floors and retractable bleachers, transforming a community centre’s ice rink into a shimmery showcase of British Columbia’s (B.C.) finest antiques is no easy endeavour. But the Burnaby Lake Antiques Fair, recently held at the Bill Copeland Arena in Burnaby, accomplished just that and more. Held on August 29 – 30, 2009, 65 [...]
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