MARKETS: Southern California

If you find yourself in sunny Southern California this weekend or subsequent weekends in May, don't miss these antique markets. All three are terrific shows. Any suggestions on other antique shops or markets that are 'must-see' in SoCal?

SANTA MONICA-Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market ($4–$7; first and fourth Sunday of each month, next show is May 1st; 3050 Airport Ave.; santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com).

PASADENA-The Rose Bowl Flea Market ($8–$20; 5–4:30 on second Sun of each month, next show is May 8th; 1001 Rose Bowl Dr.; rgcshows.com) is host to 2,500 vendors...and great for celebrity watching!

LONG BEACH-Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market ($5–$10; 5:30–3 on third Sun of each month, next show is May 15th; 5000 E. Lew Davis St.;longbeachantiquemarket.com) and is home to 800 vendors.

Rose Bowl Flea Market and Santa Monica Pier

Viceroy Santa Monica

photos from Pinterest

GO: Woodstock, Vermont

On my travel 'wish-list' is Woodstock, Vermont and the fabulous Woodstock Inn. I've been told that summer is a fabulous time to visit, but I'd like to go during the snowy winter months to ski, snowshoe, and sit by a cozy fire. There's a great collection of antique shops in and around Woodstock, I've suggested a few below.

SHOP:
-Wilgren & Barlow Antiques: 29 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, 802.457.2453 Open Tuesday-Friday noon-5pm, Saturday 10a-5pm

-Ellaways Attic: 14 Central Street, Woodstock, 802.457.1066  Open daily 10a-5pm

-For more antique shops in Vermont, check the Vermont Antiques Dealers Website.


STAY: The Woodstock Inn

-Not to most economical choice, but certainly the most fabulous. If you don't want to break the bank, there are a host of bed-and-breakfast options in Woodstock to choose from (most fashioned with gorgeous antiques!). Check the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce website for suggestions.

Photos from the Woodstock Inn



GO: Shipshewana, Indiana Antique Auction

Every Wednesday throughout the summer there's a huge antique auction in Shipshewana, Indiana. Held in a large building with over 31,000 square feet of space, 8-10 auctioneers will concurrently sell antique furniture, pottery, jewelry, toys, quilts and glassware. Today I'm going to the auction with my mom (who's the queen-bee antiquer!) and hope to come home with some great finds. I'll post pictures (and maybe video!) tomorrow. 

Shipshewana is located in north-central Indiana,

home to many Amish families

Amish buggies parked outside the auction

Photos from www.in.gov