Shopping the Paris Flea Market

I just love a good flea market or antique mall, because they’re such great sources for unique furniture and home accents. For a recent client’s kitchen renovation, I picked up a set of 100 year-old framed French embroidery patterns from our local flea...

Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville

Located at the foot of the Grove Arcade downtown, you’ll enter the Book Exchange to find a cozy bar and lounge, serving coffee beverages, 80 different kinds of wine, and locally sourced nibbles. As they say on their website: “Our store offers you the...

Antiquing Itinerary: Asheville’s Biltmore Area

A few months back I posted about The Screen Door, which is one of my favorite Asheville haunts for funky finds and vintage valuables. But I’d be remiss not to mention a handful of other great shops, all within minutes of Asheville’s Biltmore area. You...

Antiquing in Asheville: The Screen Door

One of many things I love about Asheville, NC is the wealth of superb antique and vintage shopping. On a recent trip I visited at least a half-dozen stores (photos and future blog posts forthcoming!) But my hands-down favorite, and a must-stop even on a day trip is...

The Depot at Gibson Mill

I recently discovered The Depot at Gibson Mill in Concord, NC. It’s an old mill that’s been converted into an antiques and designer mall. Inside you’ll find bright, sunlit corridors and hundreds of different vendor stalls selling all manner of...

Slate Interiors

Slate Interiors (1401 Central Ave, Charlotte) is the kind of place I like to go to for a regular dose of inspiration. Lucky me, it’s also right in my neighborhood! Self-described as “Paris Flea Market Meets SoHo”, Slate is a treasure trove with over a dozen...