Winter is Coming • When Sunday rolls around, whether it’s “Game of Thrones” or any other HBO series, Courtney loves putting on a face mask and having potstickers and wine while she watches dragons, wolves and zombies...oh my! Fuel Up • After the Melrose Trading Post, she recommends walking over to Canter's for lunch because their Matzah ball soup is to die for.
Tapestry Guru Sometimes when I spot a booth at the flea market, my first thought is, ‘How on earth did they manage to fit all of this merchandise into a van to get it here?’ This guy had a huge selection of tapestries perfect for adorning a wall, using as a bedspread or even for a fun picnic blanket. Plus, they make for a good background for photos! @tapestryguru
From A Pro • Courtney’s biggest tip is to wear a dress or a skirt so you can easily try on denim and other pieces without having to cram into a small fitting room.
Fairchild on Fairfax by John Fairchild Melrose Trading Post is home to many artists selling their work, but the spread at the Fairchild on Fairfax booth was impressive. With hundreds of large scale original works and dozens displayed around the booth and overhead, it's a great spot to hit up if you've moved recently and are hoping to decorate some blank walls in your new space.
Denim Heaven Co. Another vintage flea market staple are the denim booths. Most booths specialize entirely in denim, and have seemingly endless racks and piles of it, and Denim Heaven was fully stocked. I love love love denim, so this booth turned into a bit of a time-suck for me in the best way possible. @denimheavenco
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