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Christmas Presents: Vintage Cameras

My brother (top) with his Kodak Colorburst 100. And my husband (bottom) with his Brownie 8mm movie camera. Both cameras purchased as Christmas gifts at Vavoom in Bisbee.

25. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
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Seattle Antiques Market

*This is a continuation of posts from my trip to the Pacific Northwest. Don’t worry, I will be blogging about Boston again soon! If you’re in Seattle and you love antiques, don’t miss out on the Seattle Antiques Market. It … Continue reading

17. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
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First Fridays TONIGHT!

Stop by the SoWa Vintage Market, at 460C Harrison Ave, tonight from 5 to 9 pm for SoWa First Fridays! Details here

02. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Vintage Finesse: SoWa Vintage Market

Vintage Finesse sells a variety of nostalgic items, including antique lamps, book ends, furniture, glassware, clothing, silver and prints. But what drew me to the booth was their cameras. As you may know already, I’m a little obsessed with old … Continue reading

29. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Looking for something fun/free to do today?

It’s Sunday and you know what that means! SoWa Vintage Market is open from 10am to 4pm today in Boston’s South End. I will be going with a friend and plan to do a blog post after about our finds! Here … Continue reading

26. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Dispatches from Brimfield: Linens and Photos

I just added the final two posts from my experience a couple weeks ago in Brimfield. Check out the posts featuring unique linens and black and white photographs under the Special Features tab (above)

25. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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New Photos From Brimfield

I just posted photos from two booths at Brimfield Antique Market (last weekend) on the SPECIAL FEATURES tab (above). I will be writing/posting more tomorrow with stories from the vendors. I met alot of great people and am excited to … Continue reading

15. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Brimfield Antique Show Was a Blast

I can’t wait to share all the stories and photos from the Brimfield Antique show yesterday. If you didn’t get a chance to make it to the show, you can go today! However, it is the last day and some … Continue reading

11. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Tres Gatos aka Vinyl Heaven

I went to dinner last night at Tres Gatos in JP and was thrilled to find out they have a new/used record and bookstore in the back of the restaurant. The place has a huge selection of artists! I purchased … Continue reading

02. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Coming Up: 2011 Brimfield Antique Show

A co-worker–and Boston native–recently told me about this massive antique show in Brimfield, Ma, located just over an hour out of the city. It runs several weeks throughout the year but the last show for 2011 will be held next … Continue reading

28. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Family “Junk”

Some of my favorite antiques once belonged to a family member. Things that they regarded as “junk” or graciously passed down to me have become treasures in my home. This post is simply to remind everyone that the thriftiest way … Continue reading

12. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Repurposing Used Children’s Books

Old books feature some of the most interesting and inexpensive artwork for your home. Several weeks ago I began searching for antique frames and classic children’s books to frame for my friend’s baby nursery. I found an old “Jack in … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Flea Markets

I am hesitant to map too many flea markets on the directory because to be honest, I haven’t been able to explore many. For now I have added the Revere Flea Market (in yellow on the directory map), which is … Continue reading

07. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Map Your Walls

Look for books with maps or sketches and frame them. This was a book of US maps that were intended to be used as placemats. My friend and I split the low 12-dollar cost and divided up the book. Frame … Continue reading

07. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Major Clearance at JP Boomerangs

Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain will be closed for renovations Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 21 and will celebrate a grand reopening Friday, July 22. From now through Sunday, July 10, all books, music, videos and dishware will be 50 … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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