Shopping: 4 retro modern watches for the summer
Just like the way you dress, the kind of watch you wear tells a lot about who you are. And…
Author Archives: Nicolas Martin
Upcycling: from sails and liferafts, to designer bags
A year ago, on 24th July 2013, Tall Ship Astrid ran aground off the coast of Ireland, while attempting to…
Flea markets in Budapest (Hungary)
With a unique, youthful atmosphere, a world-class classical music scene as well as a pulsating night life increasingly appreciated among…
Antique Fairs in Tokyo, Japan (2013 – 2014)
If you like antique kimono’s, obi, old jewelry, or Japanese toys from the Showa era, then you should definitely attend…
Vintage: The Most Popular Vintage Toys From the Last 145 Years
For a child, the only thing worse than a broken bone is a seemingly interminable wait in an emergency room….
Antiques: The most amazing shop in Brussels (Belgium)
In Brussels, there are many places around town worth a look if you love antiques & vintage or if you…
Flea Markets in the US: 6 must do flea markets from East Coast to West Coast
If you’re planning a trip soon to the US (or if you’re already living there and that driving East to…
Vintage Creative Workspace
One amazing vintage workspace photography collection, showcasing how easy it can be to mix vintage and modern furniture items together….
The Best Flea Markets in Italy
Going flea market shopping in Italy is one of the best ways to spend your time. But if you think…
Interior Design: Recycled wood crates and pallets make cool pieces of furniture
My sister who moved to New Caledonia last year with her boyfriend, has had quite an inspiring idea to furnish…
DIY Camera Wrist Strap
If you’re looking for an alternative to replace the ugly nylon strap of your camera (works with modern digital camera…
Result Chairs by Friso Kramer (Netherlands, 1957)
Dutch designer Friso Kramer was born in Amsterdam in 1922 and has been at the forefront of Dutch design since…