Bottom line: Retronomi is my pick for vintage tableware in Helsinki. Two visits, nine pieces, €236 in total — an Arabia GOG hand-painted plate for €68 and an Aatami for €42, in this condition, at these prices. Second-hand items show 0% VAT on the receipt (margin scheme), so they are not eligible for tourist tax Continue reading “Treasure Hunting at Retronomi Retro & Vintage Shop in Helsinki: Rare Arabia Finds”
A Helsinki Summer Story: The Hunt Begins The Finnish summer, though brief, radiates a concentrated brilliance. The soft glow of the midnight sun envelops the city, drawing people out onto terraces. If you’re visiting Helsinki during this special season, there’s one experience you simply can’t miss: the vibrant, bustling local flea markets. In fact, this Continue reading “Treasure Hunting in Helsinki: A Guide to the Best Flea Markets”
Prologue: The Return to Cassette Tapes and an Encounter with Waltz In an era dominated by the digital wave, don’t you sometimes yearn for the warmth of analog? My renewed fascination with mixtapes, and subsequently cassette tapes, was sparked by the worldview of the fashion brand C.E. The Walkman I cherished in my student days Continue reading “Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro”
