As one of the great cities in Canada for shopping, make sure to set aside some time to explore vintage Toronto and its institution Courage My Love. Founded in 1975 by Stewart Scriver and Patricia Roy who were pioneers in the second hand goods movement. At that time, most Canadians and Americans viewed used clothing […]
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Tips for Bidding and Winning at Auctions
Bidding and winning at auctions can be a fun and exciting way of shopping for antique and vintage items. Last weekend, I joined a couple thousand bidders at an Amish farm for a consignment auction. Lavern Yutzy and his team auctioned off furniture, household items, plants and trees, yard equipment, farm implements, vehicles and livestock. […]
Shopping Chicago’s Antique and Garden Fair
Last Saturday, I attended the Antique and Garden Fair at the Chicago Botanic Garden as part of a trip organized by Southern Exposure. You may remember my post in December where I enthused about the holiday decorations at Southern Exposure’s Herb Farm. In addition to their classes and special events, Southern Exposure also offers day […]