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SOWA VINTAGE MARKET: OLD STUFF IN BOSTON’S SOUTH END

September 12, 2014

SoWA Vintage MarketYes, I went to Brimfield last week, but it wasn’t enough…so where did my antiques and vintage fix get another hit? SoWA Vintage Market, of course!

You may recall a post back in February where I extolled the virtues of their indoor location; well, it’s also welcome in the summer heat! No AC, but you are out of the hot sun, and there were enough industrial strength fans to give me Medusa-hair.

Honestly this is one of my favorite antique markets to visit. I adore the neighborhood (the South of WAshington district in Boston’s South End), it’s part of my preferred Sunday routine: brunch at Gaslight just a block or so away, then hit the vintage mart (drop purchases at my car), then walk the ‘hood to take in the architecture. Even on a rainy or snowy day it’s time well spent!

Let me share the treasures I found this Sunday…

FIRST STOP: JOY STREET VINTAGE

Rustic lamp

While pursuing my masters in historic preservation I developed a fondness for rustic furniture. I think this lamp is super-cool!

Vintage books

I never met a book I didn’t like, and they have lots at Joy Street.

NEXT UP: IT’S STEPHANIE, WHO ORGANIZES THE MARKET!

Stephanie sells lots of great things, but vintage accessories in particular. Check out this chic watch, and just a sampling of what else she has to offer:

Vintage jewelry and accessories

Click to enlarge!

I have to give Stephanie a huge THANK YOU for the SoWA Vintage Market!

 

BARLEYCORN ANTIQUE PRINTS

Barleycorn always fascinates me with their selection: they have everything from art prints to scientific diagrams to maps, and all of outstanding quality!

Vintage ephemera

Click to enlarge!

LAST STOP: GALYEAN VAIL

I wrapped up this visit by spending some quality time at Galyean Vail. They had a really nice mix, lots of interesting items, and some really cool advertising pieces:

Advertising sign

This sign is about three feet across, and in great condition.

Vintage tableware & decor

Brass seems to be coming back, I’ve been seeing lots of it in my travels lately, and I love this orange server!

The other great thing about visiting SoWA Vintage Market in summer is the adjacent farmers and artists market—lots of good food and fine hand-crafted items:

SoWA Open and Farmers Market

From left to right: the lovely view; heirloom tomatoes, gourds that look like ducks; yes, we must embrace the “R Relocation Program,” even in business names (Monstah? Too funny!); just a small portion of the art stalls; design your own piece of furniture at Urban Crates.

The weatherman predicts nice weather this Sunday…guess where you are going to find me…at SoWA Vintage Market!

Are you a Hunter-Gatherer like me? Where do you like to troll for cool stuff? Where do you get you’re your fix? Share in the comments, and on Facebook and Twitter!

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Comments

  1. Julie Hardy says

    September 12, 2014 at 8:49 am

    This makes me long for summer! Someday I will make it back to Boston and this is a place I will definitely visit (along with you!!).

    Reply
    • Christina Branham says

      September 12, 2014 at 9:07 am

      It would be great to see you Julie!

      Reply
  2. Dennis Lupien says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Did you buy the Mutual sign, Christina ? I’d love to have that one 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina Branham says

      September 12, 2014 at 10:34 am

      I wanted too, but it wasn’t in the budget–$200. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda Branham says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:45 am

    What, and I haven’t been to the Cookie Monstah?!

    Reply
    • Christina Branham says

      September 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Hey it’s the first time I saw the Cookie Monstah–next time you are in town we’ll check it out!

      Reply

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