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Journal

My notes on sourcing, collecting and navigating the vintage world with intention. Musings meant to inspire.

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Featured

From time to time, a piece stands out for its depth or timeliness. This featured article explores the nuances of sourcing, collecting and navigating the vintage world with greater understanding.

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Paris and the Brocante!

Paris and the Brocante!

By kathy kathrynacox@icloud.com

Paris. My favourite city.  The history, the architecture, the beauty.  The food, oh...the food.  The sit-outside-and-watch-the-world-go-by culture.  The shops.  The artists.  The brocantes! I've only been to one brocante in...

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Why Copper?

Why Copper?

By kathy kathrynacox@icloud.com

Why not? Chefs, collectors and foodies would argue it's the bees knees in the kitchen.  And they'd be right. It's beauty and shine seduces, while the traditional vision of copper...

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Brocante, Vide-Grenier And Braderie?

Brocante, Vide-Grenier And Braderie?

By kathy kathrynacox@icloud.com

 Bonjour! Are you already planning your weekend? If you were living in France, chances are the weekend means a few things: food, time with family and friends and brocanting! That’s...

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Springtime in Paris: The Cafe

Springtime in Paris: The Cafe

By kathy kathrynacox@icloud.com

It’s Spring! And in Canada, that means the snow is melting, the temperature breaks into positive territory and thoughts of warmer days, gardening and outdoor activities increases everyone’s mood.  There...

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