Flea Market Magazine Roundup
3 Flea Market Magazines to Read Now.
Autumn, with it’s cool air temperatures and warm sunshine, is my favorite time to visit flea markets. This year we’ve been so busy we haven’t been to any flea markets for months! I know it’s crazy! I feel completely out of sorts without my weekend flea market adventures!
No time to have a Flea Market adventure?
These 3 Flea Market magazines let you explore from the comfort of your home.
I’ve found a way to help alleviate my withdraw from lack of flea market shopping – Flea Market Magazines! I came across several “Flea Market” magazines recently and scooped them up. Now that I’ve had time to really review them I thought I’d share a roundup of my impressions.
When I read a magazine I use some basic criteria to decide if it’s worth buying again. I look for good content, a variety of articles, photography that inspires me, and price, (when did magazines start costing over $9.00!?). The three magazines I reviewed, all had a wide variety of content along with inspiring articles and photo layouts, so I didn’t feel too bad about spending the money. Remember I haven’t been to a flea market in months so I needed a big fix, fast!
If you can’t make it out to any flea markets, here’s a roundup of 3 flea market magazines I purchased with my personal review of their content, photography and the ideas they share.
1. Flea Market Home & Living
Price: $9.95
Publisher: Centennial Media
144 pages
I was unfamiliar with this magazine and couldn’t find anything much about it on the internet (no website or social media), but thought it would be worth a look and fun to check out. Flea Market Home & Living magazine offers a nice variety of content.
The insider interviews with stylists, collectors and designers as featured in “Smart Junkers Reveal All” was interesting to read. But let’s face it the photos showing us how other folks decorate with their flea market finds is what we’re really after. Flea Market Home & Living did not disappoint.
The articles and photo spreads throughout the magazine cover many styles. There’s a little bit for every taste. The DIY articles feature clever projects from everyday folks (their Instagram and or websites are included for more info) and are definitely doable for most skill levels.
Since I couldn’t find much about this publication when I did a google search I’m not sure how often it is published and if it is sold nationally.
2. Flea Market decor
Price: $10.99
Publisher: Engaged Media, Inc.
130 pages – Published 6 times a year
FB, Instagram, Pinterest, Website
Flea Market decor magazine didn’t seem to have the large variety of content that Flea Market Home & Living offers. There were some nice features that appear in every issue like the “Collectibles” feature. This is where they take an up close view of a specific item and a collector who specializes in it. The Issue I read had a nice story about majolica, Italian Pottery and Mary Zisk, a passionate collector. Mary shares photos of her collection and goes into the background and traditional stories behind the designs of these colorful ceramics.
The home interior articles offer an in-depth look at different types of decorating, accompanied with full spread photos and the homeowners commentary on their design choices and collections. One of my favorites was “Quoth the Raven” a tour of Charlotte De Ridder an interior designer, with a very unique, colorful style. Charlotte uses bold vibrant colors (think orange walls in the living room and dark green walls in a sitting room, paired with unusual oddities and artifacts. Although not really my style, I found myself revisiting the photos several times. Her velvet Chartreuse mid-century couch was so cool and unexpected in what seems to be an early 1900’s formal house.
The magazine also had a fun article on flea markets of Paris, France, (dreamy vacation idea) a few DIY projects and an article on how and why to shop Estate Sales. Flea Market decor magazine is fun and offers some unique inspiration, a but I’m not sure it’s worth the $10.99 price tag.
3. Flea Market Style
Price: $9.95
Publisher: Athlon Publications
144 pages – Published 6 times a year
I’ve purchased Flea Market Style magazine several times. Editor, Ki Nassauer, is a well-known “Junker”, vintage collector and stylist. I’ve been a fan of her designs, since seeing her on HGTV. Flea Market Style magazine has a good variety of content and introduces readers to vintage collectibles, flea market events and dealers to follow.
The magazine provides helpful full spread photo layouts showing ways to decorate with the things we love and collect. The “Make & Do” section uses photography and clever copy to explain creative ways to decorate – like using old band instruments to make lamps and side tables. The “Let’s Shop” section features a list of shops to visit around the country. Flea Market Style does a great job interviewing homeowners and collectors and sharing their amazing homes.
Flea Market Style magazine continues to offer clever unique content with detailed photo spreads and articles to inspire readers. If you’re looking for decorating ideas or where to find vintage and flea marketing shopping in your area, I’d recommend Flea Market Style magazine. The new winter issue should be out the middle of November 2018.
If you can’t make it out to shop at a flea market, vintage, thrift or antique store, grab one or all of these Flea Market magazines. Put your feet up and relax. You’ll get inspired and ready for your next flea market adventure.
