My New Website!

I'm delighted to say that I've got a new, and very pretty, website! It's been set-up and designed by James Cooper, a friend who's a professional web-designer. The site is at: http://sallysvintagechic.co.uk/

I'll be blogging on the new site as well, so please go and have a look at it and let me know what you think!

There's a page about my new shop that opened last Friday and what fayres and things I'll be having a stall at. I'm hoping to start selling some things online soon as well - all very exciting!

So go and have a look at my new site at: http://sallysvintagechic.co.uk/!

VINTAGE AND RETRO FAYRE

 Not long to go now. What two lovely assistants we have.Couldn't quite reach high enough myself !

Next show is our very own Vintage and Retro Fayre on the 23rd June 10-4

 at The Minehead Methodist Church.

  Don't miss it,it's sure to be a good time!!

My Stall

A good mix of everything sold,china,pressed glass,furniture,cushions, accessories and of course bunting.

Camping at The Bath and West Show

 Well it was quite cosy,we all camped behind the marquee and one night we had a barbecue.
 I cannot say the same about the Cornwall Show as it was horrendous weather, gale force winds and torrential rain,I was not a happy camper.
People still turned out to shop though.The great British spirit.!! Anyway you will be pleased to know I survived and my tent did not blow away unlike some poor souls.

Sausaging About

                                                     Lillie enjoying the sunshine.

Milverton Street Fair

                                           Bit damp!! But hey loads of people came and I sold lots,
                                           particularly furniture,it,s always good when you don't have
                                           to pack it all up again in the vehicle,it never seems to go in
                                           the same way it came.
                                           
                                         
                                           

Shepton Mallet Flea

                                          Well I get about a bit.Is there no stopping this woman?
                                                          The sun came out as you can see.
                                                     Good job no one takes a gazebo here.
                                                               Milverton here I come!!

Nether Stowey Street Fair

                      Well they are always lots of work so it's good when your stall is appreciated,despite not taking the gazebo as I was warned it was very windy.I could just imagine me on my own trying to hang onto it while trying to stop the china from crashing to the floor!! As it was it stayed dry and calm, a jolly good time washad by all. Thanks to all those who visited my stall.

SPRING SUNSHINE

                                                         

                                               Cyclamen on a beautiful spring day in the wood  

 

                                                  

                                                   What a wonderful carpet of primroses.      

             
                                                    SHEPTON MALLET FLEA February 26th

 Well it's happened! My daughter Harriet now has a full time job and is unable to do the vintage business with me .Congratulations Harriet,very well done,You will be missed at the fayres ,not least by me but we wish you well in your new career.

So this flea was the last  she did with me although we did not know it at the time.We had a great day and are really getting a name.

The small items of furniture you see in the picture,the little cabbages and roses stool,tripod table,umbrella stand and child's chair are sold and for sale in a lovely vintage shop in Clifton Bristol,called"Jemima Rose".You will find her in the arcade,a gorgeous shop.Do go and visit if you can.

My next Shepton Mallet Flea is on April 8th,see you there I hope!

                                                 VINTAGE EMBROIDERED BUNTING
                    Don't worry no tablecloths were damaged or injured during the making of this bunting!!!
               Seriously,the original cloth was very damaged from all the wear,so I rescued it and gave it a new life.
                                       

                                                            VINTAGE COTTON NAPKINS
                             When I made these it reminded me of long hot summer days and picnics.
                                    Not sure why,just evoked some memory from somewhere.

          VINTAGE FABRIC AND EMBROIDERED HEARTS
    I have been busy sewing pretty things for our stall at Shepton Mallet Flea.I was hoping to post the things I had made before we went but my pictures would not upload.They looked very pretty put amongst the vintage china  on the stall.

           
                                Shabby Chic Footstool Covered with Cabbages and Roses Fabric

                                I love this little stool that a friend gave me. It used to be dark brown
                                stain on the legs and had a very dull cover.Hasn't it come to life now?
                                I am taking it to Clifton this weekend to a new customer who has a
                                a vintage shop in the arcade.

                                                       Shabby Chic Welsh Dresser
             This dresser is our most recent purchase which we painted in County Cream.
We have this dresser and several other pieces of Shabby Chic furniture in "Angails"a shop in Minehead.
One of the tea sets on the dresser is art deco and is a full set of 6cups,6saucers,6 tea-plates and a milk jug and sugar bowl.

ELLA

This is our beautiful new born granddaughter.
Just a few hours old.

                                                       Girly Afternoon
I have a very lovely friend who has helped me set up this blog.She to is passionate about all things vintage.
We are helped in our design and planning by lots of tea and cup cakes!This is her blog KC'sCourt

Our stall at Dunster show 2011

It was such a lovely day and very busy,lots of customers.
Do you like the cushions? They are all made from vintage embroidery.
We will be there this year too,look out for us in the craft tent.

Utility Chair

This sweet little child's war time chair has been shabby chic'd and is for sale at the next Shepton Mallet Flea Market.
I used Heritage Eggshell paint and the colour is "County Cream"

My daughter Harriet, friend Julie and  I will be organising  Minehead's  first vintage fayre  this summer .
click on the picture for details.

I am new to blogging,so watch this space for more vintage finds and creations.I just need to learn how to do
it!!
Or go to Julie's blogg for details