Favourite Places: St. Lawrence Antique Market

Favourite Places: St. Lawrence Antique Market

June 9th, 2010 @ 10:11 am by Mrs. Knitting
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The St. Lawrence Market Sunday Antique Market is definitely one of my favourite places in the city. It starts at something like 5AM, which is apparently when all the vintage clothing store owners and interior designers get there to snap up all the best deals. I am still always asleep in my bed at that point, but I’ve still managed to find some lovely stuff. I’m such a frequent visitor that I’m pretty sure I’ll be finding many items for the wedding here.

Here are a few of my favourite finds (I apologize for my lack of photography skills):

A gorgeous little clutch I picked up for $5.

Another lovely clutch. This one was a bit expensive at $10.

I am completely in love with silhouettes and really want to figure out a way to work them into our wedding. I’m also trying to figure out where to put them in our apartment… I think Mr. Knitting is a bit annoyed that they appear to be living on our living room floor! I think I paid $12 for the both of these.

Broaches! I love bows (as long as they don’t look too too precious!) and cameos. Each was less than $10.

Candlesticks for $5

I didn’t actually realize that I seem to lean towards items that are black, white, or silver until I saw all of these items together! Maybe I should think about that for a colour scheme…

Anyway, the market is really my go to place in Toronto for everything from jewelry and accessories to home decor and many many gifts. It’s also just a really fun way to spend the morning (because, yes I am an old lady inside!).

What’s your go to place in your city? Is it going to be incorporated in your wedding somehow?

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14 Responses to “Favourite Places: St. Lawrence Antique Market”

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 6,312 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh man, I’m a flea market junkie and am drooling at the thought of this place. Must make a trip to Toronto soon!

6/9/10 @ 10:18 am (reply)

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smilez (message) 201 posts, Helper bee

nice collection!
have you been to the market in aberfoyle (near guelph)? i heart it big time - it’s definitely worth the trip!

6/9/10 @ 10:23 am (reply)

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Mrs. Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

I love the silhouettes and cameos - great finds!

6/9/10 @ 11:16 am (reply)

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supergeek (message) 111 posts, Blushing bee

Those are great finds! I <3 St. Lawrence Market (mmm fresh Montreal bagels :)). And I still can’t get over the awesomeness of the silhouettes!

6/9/10 @ 11:47 am (reply)

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aunt pol (message) 1,473 posts, Bumble bee

Black, white and silver would give you a lovely sophisticated palette for your winter wedding…

6/9/10 @ 1:50 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Great finds! I love flea markets. Black, white, and silver would be gorgeous for a winter wedding.

6/9/10 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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Miss Knitting (message) 1,072 posts, Bumble bee

@smilez I haven’t yet, but after taking a look at their website just now I think I’m going to have to go on a bit of a road trip. It looks amazing.

6/9/10 @ 6:47 pm (reply)

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winter (message) 1,333 posts, Bumble bee

i love the bow

6/11/10 @ 1:47 pm (reply)

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OctPumpkin (message) 593 posts, Busy bee

Love your finds. Getting stuff from the antique markets has been one of the most fun things of planning a wedding. We have a good one once a month in Sacramento and the one in Alameda (Bay Area) is legendary. I also follow-up with eBay, as sometimes I find something that I really like at a market but it’s too pricey (in my mind) and I can usually find in on eBay for a better price.

6/11/10 @ 5:48 pm (reply)

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Miss Peace (message) 648 posts, Busy bee

I love your clutch bag from there- beautiful!!

6/15/10 @ 10:27 am (reply)

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Miss Teddy Bear (message) 6 posts, Newbee

I love markets too and totally agree you should check out the one in Aberfoyle. I’ve been there once and it’s amazing.
I also like the St. Lawrence Antique Market. It’s in my neighbourhood and I pop in there about every other Sunday. I’ve found some great stuff there too!

6/15/10 @ 2:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Teddy Bear (message) 6 posts, Newbee

So excited it’s going to play a big role in your wedding!

6/15/10 @ 2:05 pm (reply)

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