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[title]The Bushwick Starr executive director Sue Kessler and her husband, lighting designer Jared Klein, have come up with creative ways to repurpose props, family heirlooms and estate-sale finds into decorative storage for their spacious loft. The couple regularly scours NYC flea markets such as the Brooklyn Flea and Antiques Garage for vintage items, although they occasionally incorporate new pieces from Ikea, Target and Marimekko into their decor.
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Green Village 276 Starr St between St. Nicholas and Wyckoff Aves, Bushwick, Brooklyn (718-456-8844, gogreenvillage.com)
“You have to dig—sometimes literally climb over a stack of furniture to get to something—and haggle for your price, but that’s all part of the charm of shopping [here],” notes Kessler of this well-priced thrift shop.
Horseman Antiques 351 Atlantic Ave at Hoyt St, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-596-1048, horsemanantiques.net)
“It has beautiful pieces from every era, plus some unique twists on items that have been repurposed,” describes Kessler of this veritable antiques mecca.
Onderdonk Flea Market 1820 Flushing Ave between Onderdonk and Seneca Aves, Ridgewood, Queens (718-456-1776)
This seasonal outdoor bazaar claims the landmark Vander Ende–Onderdonk House—the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City—as a backdrop, and offers an array of books, art, clothing, jewelry, food and crafts. “It’s a great place to shop for unique gifts, and the atmosphere is worth the trip alone,” enthuses Kessler. “Being there is like taking a step back in time—there are chickens.”