We’ve long had destination shopping areas for all things collectable – but there is something rather civilised about the concept of an antiques break
WE’VE long embraced the concept of destination shopping areas for all things collectable – but there is something rather civilised about the concept of an antiques break built around an antiques fair.
There is an art to antique fairs and festivals, and avoiding the kid in a sweetshop metaphor, one of the key elements is not to impulse buy. Have a shopping list, work out your budget – and stick to it.
This story is from the October 2017 edition of Cornwall Life.
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