I'm an Interior Designer, and These Are My Favorite Places to Shop for Antiques in New England

"There is something distinctively sweet about growing up in Rhode Island. Here, summer and warm fall days are filled with heading to the beach, hiking a favorite trail, or sipping a cold drink (preferably one with Autocrat in it, but that's a story for a different day). But, when the wind is whipping, or there's simply too much of a chill in the air, we have to seek alternatives."

"As an interior designer (and a self-proclaimed antiquarian), I specialize in helping people not only make their house feel like a home but also to curate their spaces so they're filled with elements that are unique conversation starters, bespoke to their preferred design. Whether it's a small object or a more impactful piece, these are the items that I love searching for."

"The markets are held three times a year, each for a six-day stretch in May, July, and September. I've been visiting this fair for years, often sourcing for clients and holding onto dreams of what I can cram into my car for the haul home. It's spread over 17 fields, with open-air and tented vendors from all over the country and around the world."

Warm Rhode Island seasons invite beaches, hikes, and local drinks, while cold or windy days encourage indoor pursuits like antique hunting. An interior designer and antiquarian focuses on sourcing objects that transform houses into personalized homes by adding unique conversation pieces, from small trinkets to statement furniture. Years of searching have produced deep knowledge of regional antique shops and fairs. Brimfield Antique Flea Market in Massachusetts runs three times yearly across 17 fields with open-air and tented vendors, offering diverse items such as 18th-century furniture, lithographs, pottery, carved Portuguese wooden bowls, and prolific vintage finds.

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