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Ceramic twin cats, antique tin airplanes, turn-of-the-century French wicker potties (seriously--with a flap to cover the hole), all in one glorious and sunny spot in the yard at Fort Greene, hosted by Karen and Albert of Antiquinaires.

Partners in marriage and in business for more than 30 years, they know how to make it shine. He upholsters by day, she writes, their passion for the collectibles stems from a need to educate the masses about investment in antiques and art and how to incorporate these objects into your homes. Sign me up!

Karen and Al come in every Saturday from Long Island, and sometimes they bring their sons Ethan (14, budding designer) and Angus (19, merchandising master on his way to the Navy!).

In addition to finding and collecting and selling and fleaing, Karen and Al just expanded their Long Island gallery to a larger space in Baldwin where they rep emerging artists, hold events and sell their goods. You can also peep them on their new Antiquinaires website, where soon you can participate in online auctions.

Oh, AND they loan and sell props to films and theaters, shop for estate sales to keep the business flowing, and strategically donate much of what they buy to local non-profits and shelters. I'm tired just reading this. Check the slide show and check Antiquinaires every Saturday at the Flea in W16.

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