Whenever I browse around flea markets or antique shops, there is one thing on the top of my “search” list: souvenirs from Niagara Falls. Though in my youth I couldn’t wait to get out of my hometown, as an adult I revel in its bittersweet nostalgia. As a result, I’m gathering quite a little collection of tchotchkes that includes shot glasses, ashtrays, motion lamps and this adorable porcelain creamer I picked up in Maine over the Fourth of July. I love finding Niagara Falls souvenirs far from home. I even picked up a dish in Copenhagen once. If you want to get a sense of what the city is like, take a look at some of these photos by Alec Soth from his series, Niagara . They do a great job of capturing the town’s romantic melancholy. Is there a place that you collect souvenirs from? I’d love to hear about it. — Angela M

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