Mary Randolph Carter’s Junking Recommendations

Mary Randolph Carter is a collector extraordinaire, dubbed the Queen of Clutter for good reason. Famous for her discerning eye, she recommends the following for those who find inspiration among rarefied junk.

  • Brimfield, near Springfield Massachusetts: three antique markets each year that transform an otherwise tiny New England town into a six-day shopping spectacle. The remaining 2025 dates are: July 8–13 and Sept. 2–7. 
  • FERN in The Antique Warehouse, Hudson, NY
  • Janet West’s stall at The Chelsea Flea Market (29 West 25th St., NYC)
  • Hunter Bee in Millerton, NY
  • Battle Brown, Hudson, NY
  • In Richmond:
    • West End Antiques Mall: 2004 Staples Mill Road
    • Class & Trash: 1720 Altamont Ave. in Scott’s Addition
    • Sheppard Street Antiques: 1126 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. (Sara Gaza, the owner’s eye is perfectly imperfect!)
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Madeline Mayhood
Madeline Mayhood is the editor-in-chief of Virginia Living magazine. She has written for many regional and national magazines, including Garden Design, Southern Living, Horticulture, Fine Gardening, and more.
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