Relic Atlantic

✨ S E L L E R T I P S : STAGING VINTAGE PHOTOS with ✨ The coolest part about vintage & antiques is the amazing community that surrounds it. We’re reaching out to some of the expert sellers to share their tips! First up is the queen of gorgeous styled photography, Bridget of . She started her business in 2018 and is based in Halifax, NS. She’s a sucker for all things ‘80s and dreams of living in a Golden Girls episode. ⁣
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Here are her top tips for taking beautiful photos of vintage pieces!⁣
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1️⃣ “Quality photos don’t have to equal fancy gear. I shoot on my iPhone using natural light and handmade or thrifted props. Some great (cheap!) props I love are white poster boards from the dollar store used to reflect natural light, thrifting tablecloths and sheets to use as backdrops, and grabbing things I already own like cute jewelry, accessories and plants.”⁣
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2️⃣ “Keep it simple. You can never go wrong with a bright, clean, straight-on image - natural daylight is your best friend! I usually veer towards a less-is-more approach and shoot things against a blank wall in my apartment.”⁣
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3️⃣ “Add levels to give interest. If I’m shooting items against a fabric backdrop I’ll often place boxes/crates/books underneath to add physical levels to the photo. For larger items I like to use this same technique with pillars.”⁣
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4️⃣ “If I notice myself collecting pieces in a similar colour or style I try to always come up with a way to shoot them together in a visually appealing way. Pairing like-colours and styles together when staging is an easy way to make your shot look cohesive.”

We loooove incorporating vintage touches into our home, and plants are a great way to do that with purpose. We scored these super cute claw foot brass planters on our latest antique shop visits around Nova Scotia! We also use some of our favourite vintage tins & tea cups for little plants 🌱✨

✨ M E E T the S E L L E R ✨ Rachel of in Bedford, NS started selling her vintage wares in 2013. After taking a 3-year hiatus, she’s BACK and loving it more than ever. ⁣
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A little about her business:⁣
“I’ve grown up thrifting and I have such a passion for home decorating so I figured why not join the two and show people that you can make your home look stylish on a budget! I love to mix modern and vintage items in my home. I also think there is so many beautiful pieces that can be over looked so being able to help stage the items so people can really get an idea of what it would look like in their home makes it fun!”⁣
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What she loves most about vintage shopping:⁣
“Definitely the thrill of the hunt! It’s so exciting because you never know what you might come across! I also love to see the treasures being loved and giving them a new life!”⁣
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She’s always on the hunt for:⁣
“Anything pretty or floral, I definitely love girly items, anything pink! I also love looking for beautiful mirrors, brass and wicker pieces. They are very popular these days!”⁣
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Her favourite find of all time?⁣
“Its hard to choose just one I have so many! However I found this beautiful side board all stripped down raw, It was a project someone had started and I was ready to finish! I have had it for 10 years now and it’s just a piece that is so special to me.”⁣ @ Bedford, Nova Scotia