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Monday 30 April 2012

Sunday morning, up with the lark

No lie-in on Sunday ... was the long-awaited, 'The Vintage Village Hall' first fair of the year, in the lovely village of Greenodd.  It was fine in the morning, luckily, for all those unpacking their wares, me and Millie had done ours the day before, so just had to turn up, cool, calm and collected ... haha!


 Millie, amidst the chaos, dressed to kill! That is my leopard skin coat (fake, I can assure you), but I've never had the nerve to wear it.  It was bequeathed to me by my friend's mother, a lovely lady who I used to visit, and listen to her amazing stories.  I still miss her very much.  She worked in the Astraka factory, I think in the 50's, and actually made this coat herself.  I love it, and would never part with it, even though we received offers!


Our stall was jam-packed, always take far too much, but we managed to squeeze it all in.  Next time will try and get a table under a window for extra display space!



These photos aren't very good, sorry! My little cupboard, which I showed you last week ... I had quite a bit of interest in it, but it didn't actually sell until quite late in the day, then, you might know, the interest surged, and I was asked to make two more! My first commissions! I was also asked if I would be bringing any to the Jubilee celebrations fair in May, so we're going to have to get busy ... it's amazing how much stuff you can get in a Nissan Micra...

Little introduction to some fellow stallholders ...


The lovely Karen, who is very talented, makes lots of her own dresses, using vintage fabric, amazing jewellery and lovely cake stands.


The very glamorous Tallula, from the stall next door ... lovely vintage clothes, you meet lovely, like-minded people at these fairs, and everyone has a great time.


The ladies from Bijou Boutique

And finally, the contestants for the best-dressed, vintage customer


Pretty in Pink ...


Very elegant ...


Gorgeous Girls ...


Fab waistcoat!

The two ladies who run the show, are the very hardworking Rachel and Jo-Anne,  working the very busy tea-room.  The cakes are to die for!







Hard at work, the tea room was never quiet, but afternoon tea at £5.50 is too good to miss! Unlimited cups of tea or coffee, sandwiches, tea bread and cheese, scone with jam and cream, and an enormous slice of the cake of your choice.

I just love the atmosphere, and as long as I cover my expenses, I'm happy! It's always a bonus to actually make some money, and this time I did, so a great day all round, just need to stock up now, for the next one in five weeks' time!  The most important thing was that the local Hospice raised over £1,000 with their stall, raffle and admission, which far outweighed their expectations.

Hope you all had a fabulous Sunday too!










21 comments:

  1. What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday! Your stall looked super! Wish they did these sorts of fairs near me - I love all the wonderful outfits too!
    Victoria xx

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    1. Thanks Victoria, I thought these sort of fairs were going on all over the country, and we're relatively new so far up north ... Perhaps you could start your own, you will be very popular! Claire xxx

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  2. An amazing fair! The cakes look delicious - day one of a diet and my mouth is watering at the thought! Great news that so much money was raised for the hospice too xx

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    1. Thank you, the cakes are fabulous ... I had to save my weight watcher points for yesterday! Xxx

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  3. I thought you would sell your lovely cupboard, it looks an amazing fair. What a wonderful idea everyone dressing up it must have added to the atmosphere. What a shame I don't live nearer.
    Sarah x

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  4. Thank you ladies, was a lovely fair, and wish you could all come! The cakes were fab, I had to save my weight watcher points for yesterday! Love Claire xxx

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  5. Lovely stall Claire, and the cupboard too good to miss, everybody looked great, were you dressed up! Julie xxx

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  6. Thanks Julie, I wore a Cath Kidston dress and cardi, so not strictly vintage, but sort of! Xxx

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  7. You and every one (especially milly) looked the Bees Knees!! It was a fab day claire...A little treasure trove of goodies on your stall me dear!!And don't you meet the most lovely, lovely folks here!!xxxx

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  8. Hi Maria, yes everyone looked great, Millie loves the dressing up bit! Don't forget to vote on fb! xx

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  9. I love your leopard coat! I've been making a bunch of "leopardy" things lately, pillows, bags, decoration on towels. You should do a cabinet with leopard.

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    1. Definitely an idea to think about for next time, thank you xxx

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  10. It all looks so fabulous! Love, love the outfits, wish I could have gone. xx

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    1. Welcome to my blog, thanks for dropping in! Xx

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  11. wow everyone made such an effort, they all look fab...and where are you???? ;-)
    you stall looks so pretty would of loved a rummage xx

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  12. I hate photos of me! Don't like making appearances in my blog, haha. Wish you could have all come too! Xx

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  13. How fab that lots of people dressed up! Looks like an amazing day!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  14. Looks like a wonderful day was had by all....everyone looks amazing too!! Your stall looks sooo pretty & inviting, I would have loved to have had a good rummage through all those treasures :)

    Hope you have a super bank holiday weekend!!

    Louise xxx

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  16. Thanks everyone for your lovely commentsv... It means a lot tome. Hope you all have a fab long weekend! Love, Claire xxx

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I love to hear what you think of my ramblings and value all your comments ... I will try and get back to you, but am sorry if I don't always manage this ... sometimes real life just gets in the way! Claire xxx