Ekster Antiques & Uniques

Weekend Finds: The Florida Park, Falafel Sandwich, and Antiques Sales We Loved

"I'm a sucker for a good barn sale—a sale in yes, an actual barn, often packed with vintage and antique finds. During a recent visit to Loudoun County, Virginia, I was tipped off that my favorite barn sale purveyor, Ekster Antiques, was having one. (Technically, it was a vintage pop-up sale in a farmhouse, but the barn was full of goods, too.) Caroline Verschoor, the driving force behind Ekster, scouts the world for everything from unique furniture and decor to fireplace mantels and elaborate chandeliers. Her finds all reflect her chic but breezy vibe—and her prices are incredibly fair. I walked off with two pitchers, some antique serving spoons, and linens, and my sisters-in-law nabbed wall art and a gorgeous mirror. Verschoor holds sales semi-regularly and by appointment, so follow her Instagram account or sign up for her mailing list to hit up the next one. —Corina Quinn, city guides director"