Postcard from Harlem

Some of the oldest history and architecture of NYC is in Harlem. My favorite time of year is in the Fall when the leaves are turning colors and the pumpkins and halloween decorations come out. The brownstones of Harlem are something everyone should see. And the culture and food! Make time to go uptown next time you are in Manhattan, specifically the east/west numbered streets from Central Park up to 122nd, between Frederick Douglass Blvd and Malcolm X Blvd. Support the local businesses. You are in for a treat.

Stadshal

Stadshal, a modern sheep shed by women architects Marie José van Hee and HIlde Daem. Ghent, Belgium.

Short List: My Favorite Vintage & Antique Decor Shops

Wunderkammer

I design and curate my interiors with a mix of old and new. And, it comes with time, as I find pieces along the way. I suppose the job is never done really and is always evolving…as I am.

Here is my short list for best places to find vintage & antique pieces:

1) Wunderkammer, Ghent, Belgium

2) Kloosterstrat (district), Antwerp, Belgium

3) St. Ouen, Flea Market, Paris, France

4) Rose Bowl Flea Market, Pasadena, California

5) Boutique Majid, Tangier, Morocco - rugs and artifacts.

6) Helmut Heinzl, Vienna, Austria - unique vintage lighting.

7) Lecce, Italy - in the old town