Fleamarket Fun

 On Sunday (the first dry Sunday in ages) Mr C & I sent off for the Shepton Mallet Fleamarket. It was huge! I think that the dealers were out in force as we finally had a dry day. It took us hours to walk around ...with a tea & doughnut break of course! My favourite stall was this one where the dealer had a veritable army of push along doggies & other beasties - I have never seen so many together - quite a treat! I did take one home of course...a little mohair doggy, but I did rather fancy the white plastic poodle as well.

The ride on HP sauce bottle ticked our fancy too.

There was so much to see but we only took a few photos.

Christmas in July....

A wagon full of wooden sleighs, carts, skis & much more - I thought a little cart would look rather fetching in the garden.

The crowds of eager shoppers indoors....

 I was quite selective in my purchases which included some china & glass as well as a lovely little sewing machine in it's original carry case.

I do hope we keep on having dry Sundays now!

Vintage Jumble - Stalls Available.

It's time for a Big Clear Out again!

After the success of previous events & due to popular demand, we will be holding our next Vintage Jumble on Saturday 25th August. Once again it will be held  at the village hall in Rangeworthy BS37 7LZ (the venue of the first V&H Fair!).

The Jumble will be vintage & not just general household stuff. Prices will be "Cheap & Cheerful" so people can come along & find a bargain & we end up with some empty space at home. Most prices will be under £10. 

  

Opening times will be 10.30am - 2.00pm so no crack of dawn starts!

 We have a couple of stalls available so if you'd like to clear out some space please let me know asap if you'd like a stall - they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis at just £20.00.

Delicious tea, coffee & cakes will be served by the Rangeworthy WI.

 

Toby Tricks

Can I get that ball?

Of course I can!!

Yes I did!

It has been a busy month!

Hello dear readers! It has been quite some time since I last wrote but immediately after the V&H Fair in May I was winging my way over to South Africa to help my mum move house. I'm pleased to say that everything went smoothly and it was lovely to spend time with family & friends over there.

The week after I arrived home my sister & family arrived here for a visit & we had a great time together. This was followed by Tamzin's exhibition at New Designers where a lot of fabulous new talent was on show.

The very next day we had the excitement of Tamzin's graduation at the beautiful Wimbourne Minster in Dorset. It was certainly a proud moment to see her being awarded a first class degree - well earned after 3 years of hard work! I must admit to feeling rather teary eyed when the bells pealed out as the graduates left the building.

It was a rainy day but the sun appeared at just the right time!

Finally, on Sunday Devin was suited up for his prom....the boys & girls all looked so very smart in their finery!

 This week things should start settling down so hopefully I will be able to spend some time back in Blogland with you all.

Come one, come all...

...to the Original Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair this Saturday!

We have ordered a special sunshiney day for you & gathered together 40 stalls filled with vintage treasures & handmade delights from all corners of the country to tempt & delight you.

We will hang the bunting & break out the Union Jacks in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee the following week. Step back to the 1950's (or 40's or 30's or 60's if you prefer).

The cakes will be piled high in our vintage tearoom & the kettles boiled, the vintage china will be waiting to be filled with a reviving cuppa by the Billy's Buns crew.

There might be a special treat or two to be found.....

So, why not dress up in red, white & blue & join us at this event which is much anticipated on the Vintage Calendar? The doors open at 10am & close at 4pm so you will have lots of time to browse & chat. The charming Mr Custard will be at the door to welcome you with his cheeky smile. Admission to this delightful event is just £1......bring the children as they are always welcome & entry for them is free.

Remember - the V&H is held in the Chipping Sodbury Town Hall which is on the lovely High Street - accept no imitations! Hope to see you there!!

http://www.vintageandhandmade.co.uk

I'm back (for a bit...)

 After what seems a very long time I think I am back in Blogland - at least for a while.

I have spent the last 6 months caring for our two horses which has taken up much of my time.

But! Tamzin finished her 3 year degree last Friday & is now back home so I may have a little more time for blogging.

Having said that, I am frantically trying to get organised for the Vintage & Handmade Spring Fair on the 26th May & on the 27th I am flying off to South Africa to help my mum move house & then in late June my sister & family arrive for a holiday, so you may not hear a great deal from me until July!

In the meantime I just wanted to say 'Hello! I am still here so don't forget me & hope to see lots of you next Saturday at the fair!'

The photo above was taken at my unit at the Gloucester Antiques Centre.

Egg & Soldiers?

  Last week I went to view an auction & left a few bids on several lots as I was not able to attend myself due to horse & stable duties. One of the lots was several boxes of egg cups - I had a brief look & decided to leave a bid. Well, as luck (!) would have it I was the winning bidder & I didn't realise how many there actually were. I unpacked & counted them & there are 270!! Now, I do have hens & they lay a lot of eggs, but I don't think I'd be able to fill that many - I could almost use a different egg cup every day of the year!

 So, they will have to go! I sorted them out & picked out the vintage ones & these will be sold via my online shop, at the fairs & the antiques centre. I have added a few to 'Kitchenalia' on my website today, so if you are looking for an egg cup or two please do pop along & take a peek. I will of course be bringing a selection to the Spring Vintage & Handmade Fair on the 26th May as well.