Antiquaires: Paris Flea Markets

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Fgfhlsht0cZ-miVeVLQG65pOfW8s4FGHbCPbnFcDG01eIMBqc0ps8TwpBnTDZWgI4OpJi1uVf-Jiv7EUSjZCzIf0eZynx_oTVJJUZhHGIrClHfHFZuIx1sJ5I7A9-aqvC_wIQzrcnW9f/s1600/1.+antiquaires+book+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Fgfhlsht0cZ-miVeVLQG65pOfW8s4FGHbCPbnFcDG01eIMBqc0ps8TwpBnTDZWgI4OpJi1uVf-Jiv7EUSjZCzIf0eZynx_oTVJJUZhHGIrClHfHFZuIx1sJ5I7A9-aqvC_wIQzrcnW9f/s400/1.+antiquaires+book+cover.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Flea markets are a weekend ritual for many people.  One of the biggest regrets that <a href="http://architectdesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Stefan</span></a> and I have about our trip to Paris is that we did not make it to the legendary <em>les puces</em>.  When we do finally make the trip, we will have a wonderful guide in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Antiquaires-Markets-Paris-Laure-Verchere/dp/2759404609/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287941061&sr=1-1"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Antiquaires: Paris Flea Markets</span></a> by Laure Verchere.  You would expect to find antiques like Louis XVI chairs but the Paris flea markets also offer mid-century pieces and modern art.  You just have to find the right antiquaire as illustrated in the beautiful photos from Laziz Hamani.  The book also highlights the famous faces who frequented the stalls for inspiration including Madeleine Castaing, Coco Chanel, and Rudolf Nureyev.  I think I'm going to have to head downtown and I can see what I can find at the garage flea market. Happy hunting to those of you doing the same!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Antiquaires: Paris Flea Markets

Flea markets are a weekend ritual for many people.  One of the biggest regrets that Stefan and I have about our trip to Paris is that we di...

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Fabulous Flea Market Finds

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpmLfz_Syy_AEGcKUBnc3HMTIdfL1k3tGkGpkqOjmRbb6FcOuh9oQFOxrcUqux8uZwdSi3_YDWGQ0fPvXgIL6KaijJAnLH5MR_3exRgOEJidjy_QlLYpKR_fV8KpLGx3LWaiIYPHE7dC2/s1600/flea+market+015.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492622542316641042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpmLfz_Syy_AEGcKUBnc3HMTIdfL1k3tGkGpkqOjmRbb6FcOuh9oQFOxrcUqux8uZwdSi3_YDWGQ0fPvXgIL6KaijJAnLH5MR_3exRgOEJidjy_QlLYpKR_fV8KpLGx3LWaiIYPHE7dC2/s400/flea+market+015.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Thank you so much for all the sweet Anniversary comments and emails! Some of you suggested that I go out and buy myself a little something and I was happy to oblige! I had a meeting yesterday morning that was conveniently close to the flea market where I bought myself a few treasures all of which cost less than the costume jewelry at J.Crew or Banana Republic. Happy Anniversary to me! </div>

Fabulous Flea Market Finds

Thank you so much for all the sweet Anniversary comments and emails! Some of you suggested that I go out and buy myself a little something...

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