Vintage Resellers Bucket List, Lille, France, Antique Braderie Flea Market Paradise!

[@greenphoenix687]

I used to live in Vallauris which is in the south of France between Canne and Nice. Its a famous pottery where Picasso used to make pots. Also the ceramic little people and animals were for decorating cakes. Awesome finds.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

So exciting to learn something new! Thanks for sharing.

[@persnicketyliving]

Those little porcelain people are called fèves and they are hidden in cakes. Whoever finds it is king or queen for the day. :) Love your videos!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh wow!! Love that.

[@hollygolithly1]

​@@AbigailsArtfulAbodeindeed it's a French tradition to eat these cakes on January 6th to celebrate the 3 kings who came to honor baby Jesus. If you find the "fève" in your slice of cake you get to wear the paper crown 👑

[@deboramccallum3987]

Sorta like New Owleans cake

[@surfincincindy1185]

@@deboramccallum3987 Wow now that makes sence ... I love them !!!!!!!!

[@sherrybeauberry]

The man holding head in hands is known as a Weeping Buddha. I was gifted one done in ironwood. Thank you for taking us on your travels! It's so much fun to see all the places you see, as well as your home swaps!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Very cool! Thanks for the info!

[@ryannecomea-callin2560]

Thank you so much Abigail ❤ This tour is such a giant treat; you are making this feel real, and you are nice company! This series is so welcome; you are Calgon-taking-me-away from the grind!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad 😀 you like them.

[@stefanierybitski7943]

Oh my what fantastic objects they all sure must have a great story to tell! Going to a flea market is exciting in itself but all the beautiful architecture and surroundings make it a A plus experience!!!Thanks for sharing

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

A plus for sure!! It’s a perfect combo.

[@angelikaforajtova1041]

Hi Abigail, the two small blue "candle holders" are for boiled eggs....just saying...😉

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Lol! 😀😅☺️🤣

[@hollygolithly1]

Vallauris is a small town in the South of France that has a long standing tradition of ceramics and had it's hey days in the 60s and 70s when Picasso settled there and studio scene exploded. The are many famous Vallauris artists including Roger Capron and you're right, the glaze reminiscent of the German fat lava technic from the 1960s. Great finds!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh, thanks so much for that information!! Love 💕 when I learn something new from a viewer.

[@marydumois4242]

I admire your courage in traveling alone……kudos!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks! I got my sense of adventure from my grandma.

[@AndrewHogarth-o8b]

You’ve plainly had lots of fun,your enthusiasm is very infectious . Great stuff !

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SunshineLeclair]

Omgosh, that was amazing to watch! How in the world to pack all your finds when you're away? Each place you stay, do you bring all your previous finds? The marionette was fabulous. So so many amazing things, my mind would have been blown lol. Thanks for taking us along!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

They have a genius service where you can store your luggage so I have a large duffel bag stored back in Brussels.

[@sandrabarnett8364]

Such fabulous stuff, it must be so hard to decide what to buy or not buy! Glad to see that you are having a wonderful time.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It really is! I keep thinking about suitcase limitations.

[@karengullickson4290]

So exciting because I got to go to Lille.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Yay!! 😀

[@2002France1]

Abby, this was a breathtaking video! I felt like I was there with you experiencing the beauty. Your haul was fantastic!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you so much!! It really challenged my current laptop with so many pictures and videos but I think it was worth it. Luckily I have a new faster, stronger laptop I ordered waiting for me at home.

[@VaudevilleVera]

Marvelous!

[@aalima10]

I love watching your videos. You are so sweet and the music on the background is perfect and soothing. Thanks for sharing

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@pameladelancey5834]

What a beautiful country, and the treasures you have found along with the great prices!!!! Wow!!! Love everything ❤️ 💕 ♥️

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It really is! It’s surprising to me that Belgium 🇧🇪 isn’t that popular with American tourists since it has so many beautiful cities.

[@andreawilkerson2006]

Wow! Fabulous haul! Thank you!!!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

You are so welcome!

[@candicehammer4591]

What a fabulous haul🎉

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you! 🤗

[@heididepotter8136]

I love a good farmmarket too. Honest fresh food. Beautyfull apartment that you are staying. I m so happy you are enjoying our country

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh, Belgium 🇧🇪 should be high on everyone’s list!!

[@heididepotter8136]

@@AbigailsArtfulAbode well I live in Belgium but never went to Lille. Now on my list too x

[@VintageWeekendsItaly]

Hello Abigail, I enjoyed this video very much, and I hope to be able to visit the market in Lille someday! 🎉

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Out of all of the markets that is the one I would return too. Although the Brussels daily market produced something new the 5 times I went.

[@barbraw-backtoeden7419]

Gorgeous items! Love the two owls!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you! 😊

[@chriscarlson1237]

U r so brave to travel by yourself...I wish I could do that....

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Take little trips first, watch a lot of travel videos. You can do it. My first solo trip after my separation had some small disasters but I just made sure to keep my attitude positive and that really helps.

[@iancampbell168]

I’m so glad I’ve stumbled upon your channel…you have a great eye and of the maybe two videos of yours I’ve watched I’m hooked! Love all the finds, first video you were in my home of Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada…going to all the Value Villages I am starting to frequent. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Yay 😀!! So glad you found me. Cannot wait to get up there again. I have an excuse now that my nephew is going to school there.

[@StacyNeal-w4o]

That artwork was insane.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I know!!

[@KathyDavenport-i3u]

Wish I lived close to your shop. Would love to pick up some of those tiny people.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh, I do too! 💕

[@lynndaniels6015]

I noticed you said your feet hurt. When you get back to the states get you some hoka shoes. You will love them. Thanks for the sightseeing. Good stuff

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks for the tips! I will have to do that.

[@peggysiler4626]

Hi 0mg so beautiful there I know you could of you would of picked up so many things. The little thift had good prices. The place where you staying at is so awesome. Be sure and get something for your self. See you next time

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It is! So far I have a painting for myself. It was in the last haul.

[@er66an]

Beautiful finds

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks!

[@marydumois4242]

The prices are crazy good!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I had to hunt for them but yes, the hunt paid off. The thrift store though was very good.

[@marydumois4242]

Amazing pieces

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Glad you like them!

[@moonstone8255]

Hi im new and i love you blog and sightseeig this you by bitosi vase my favorite was you blue urn floral painting love it

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks and welcome! 😀

[@JonnaFrancis-lf9rn]

Everything so beautiful!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It was!

[@spiritedsoulcollection]

I am a new subscriber watching all the way from Cape Town South Africa🇿🇦. I have throughly enjoyed your videos. I love the choice of music too❤.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Welcome!! How exciting for me to have a new viewer from so far away. Yay 😀

[@lynndaniels6015]

Beautiful place.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It really is!

[@marianic194]

Fantastic video! The Kringwinkel in Antwerp was awesome. Great pieces at super prices. Must have been fun shopping there. Lille was overwhelming. It was such an amazing, huge event. It was fun seeing you navigate the market and see what you finally picked from all those fabulous items. Of course I loved that huge Bitossi. 😂 Gasped when I saw that and other stunning mcm pieces in your vlog. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. 🥰

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It was! But it was so hard, as you know to pick and choose based on a suitcase. My gosh, right? Lille was so overwhelming and maybe not recommended for everyone but for hardcore vintage shoppers like you and me it was heaven. I was really happy with my finds for sure.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Loved the blue mosiac tile trivets. That salt glazed pitcher was gorgeous. The painting is perfect with that frame 😔 (the first) That is one epic flea market 😲 The pottery is epic.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

So much good stuff I couldn’t buy but loved looking at!

[@surpriseitsus9622]

I'm voting for that drool worthy red planter pot as my favorite. I know its too big, but wowza, how gorgeous. Love so many things. I guess you just need to buy what isnt normally found at home.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

That’s exactly my plan. And of course what can actually fit in my suitcase.

[@laurabishop7651]

What a wonderful video! You sure did purchase some fantastic vintage items! At 35:13, that item is not a sumo wrestler. It is a weeping Buddha. So happy that you are have such a great experience in Belgium!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks for the info! Always good to learn something new.

[@marydumois4242]

The writing desks go for a lot of money!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

It was so beautiful! I didn’t even check the price on it.

[@peggypeter8070]

Abigail, have you looked into maybe sharing a large crate with other thrifters in your area to ship back home? Like Laura and Andy?

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Great idea!! I did mention a container to Laura

[@lynndaniels6015]

Thanks for the sightseeing

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Any time!

[@MaureenLisotta-pz3ec]

Thank you for the tour . I agree with other subscriber HOKA and a trip to the Good Feet store is life changing.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Yes!! My feet are definitely not used to so much walking.

[@ArleneSteinburg-fh9jq]

Thank you for this wonderful tour. I am not sure how you get all the art home😅 Love all you found.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

😊 thank you, so far so good, it’s all fitting.

[@lynndaniels6015]

Great haul!!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thank you!! 😊

[@BernadetteWohl]

I loved this video and now that city i have traveled through you. Years ago I had that Lincoln picture.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Hey Bernie!! Who knew it had some value.

[@heididepotter8136]

Seems I have to visit Lille. Never been to the fleamarket there.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh goodness, you do! I try not to repeat areas because I want to see as much of the world as possible but I think I’ll be back to Lille for sure.

[@kittykatty2898]

Great video Abigail, such a varity of beautiful objects, that brass swan + flowers little dish is an ashtray, have you noticed? I love the religious objects very much, being a Christian myself, I do cherish them. I think next time you could do with some company, a companion on your trip, but I do admite your spirit , travelling and navigating Europe on your own , you are such a great adventurous lady👌😍I wish I could hop on the plane and join you for some coffee and chit chat and going to the next flea market :)) I'm only in the UK.:) Safe travels Abigail 🤞🥰

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Hello!! Yes, nowadays I call them Trinket trays since no one in the US smokes anymore. Surprisingly one of my viewers joined me in Brussels and Bruge and we had such a great time together. I did really enjoy having company and missed her when she left. Interestingly she grew up in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where I will one day come for tea! ☕️ She’ll be in next weeks video.

[@elainebolten5205]

Such a fun video! I love how you travel all over. When you go to different countries do you know the language? Can you speak French? You found some amazing things!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Thanks! I’ve tried to learn French multiple times but it doesn’t stick. Thankfully usually someone speaks some or a lot of English. There’s also Google translator.

[@Michaele-w4h]

The wooden carved man is the weeping Buddha I have one 5x that big ...very sad story..look up on line!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh I will!!

[@kirrileemcneill496]

Can I have the little blue owl you found? I'm in love with it!!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Yes, I don’t get back till next week but go ahead and email me. [e-mail]

[@peggypeter8070]

Hi Abigail, enjoying the recent excursions! Just wanted to tell you I haven’t been able to get onto your websites by hitting your links. ???

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh no! I’ll have to take a look when I get home.

[@gg_2264]

The little Madonna with the don’t us actually ‘St Therese’

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Someone else also let me know, thanks so much for the info.

[@mariannepossemiers6885]

Wondering were that Kringwinkel was. Did not recognize it. Public transportation is still confusing for me and I live here 🙄. I went to Brugge this year. The vintage market. Really expensive in my opinion. But nice city

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

There were some deals to be had but really had to find the rare vendors that had them.

[@mariannepossemiers6885]

The vintage/fleemarket organised by Goe Gekregen in Antwerp is always a good one. Not very cheap but nice mid century modern designer stuff. Maybe not always interesting for resale here but the resalemarket looks so different in Amerika

[@mariannepossemiers6885]

Damn...sorry for the tip...don't come here no more..🤪😘

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I had the Antwerp market on my list but the calendar didn’t correspond.

[@Mary-sg6uo]

I would like to purchase the allumettes box. Please let me know when it is available on your website and the price please.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Just shoot me an email as [e-mail] and I can get you a price and shipping. Please include your location.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Dod you bring a mini black light?

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

No, and I do have one!

[@peggypeter8070]

How do you find the places you stay???

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I’ve been staying in home exchanges. So I look on the homeexchange.com site.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Speckled box is called splatterware.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Yes! Haven’t heard that term in a long time.

[@genevievemurray7743]

The scarab might be alabaster. The Egyptian artisans still carve alabaster today.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Ah, yes, it could totally be alabaster!

[@chriscarlson1237]

How do u get all ur purchases home?

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

With a plenty of man handling, often times a little help from strangers and a lot praying. I have two huge cases coming back this time and prayer 🙏 is in motion! Lol

[@marydumois4242]

What do you do with the religious Sacramentals? Do you collect or resell?

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I resell them. I bought quite a few last time I was in France 🇫🇷 and most sold online.

[@marydumois4242]

Not Madonna with the font that’s another Saint I believe it’s St. Therese

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Hi, you know I haven’t inspected closely but as I list them I will definitely correct myself.

[@marydumois4242]

The Lourdes souvenir is not iconography. Icons are a completely different thing.

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Oh, I have been misusing that term then. L

[@medeaboguslaw]

I’m very interested in the man holding his head in his lap with criss crossed legs. Please share with me if you’re willing to sell it and if so how much?

[@medeaboguslaw]

Also like the silver butterfly

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Go ahead and email me. [e-mail]. I don’t get back till next week but yes, they’ll be for sale.

[@marydumois4242]

I’m Catholic so when Catholic items are mis identified I can’t help my self but to correct. Lol

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

I appreciate the input.