Wednesday 25 May 2011

Vintage Finds From The Fair

Last Saturday was the day of the 5th Northampton Vintage Fair and we had a lovely day. I have spent the last few days recovering and trying to put stock away. Of course I didn't come home empty handed. The four pretty glasses have already been put to good use, I found them on Lesley's stall. Lesley is also the lady who makes the famous lemon drizzle cake and runs the tea room. I always use vintage glasses at home because they are usually prettier and more delicate than modern ones and I just enjoy using them.

This is a gorgeous piece of bark cloth I spotted on Jen's lovely stall.

Mr C found us this lovely floral Vernon Ward to add to our collection. This came from Wend of Ticking Stripes.

Sorry about the camera flash on this one. The picture came from Vicki of Ticklepenny Vintage. Mr C has just re-painted the frame in a chalk white Annie Sloan paint.

As usual there were a wonderful array of stalls with many of our regular and popular sellers. Return visitors included Karen of Tilly Rose, Jo from Hesta Nesta, Sharon of Shabby Polka Dots, Debbie from Lalabibaby, Wend of Ticking Stripes, Amy from Blighty Boutique, Deb of Vintage Wants as well as other more local and new sellers.

I will let the pictures do the talking.

You will find more on the Northampton Vintage Fair blog, as well as on other lovely blogs such as Karen's of Tilly Rose.



As well as being surrounded by vintage lovelies the best thing for me about the fair is the friendliness of sellers and customers alike. It is lovely to catch up and chat with people who have now become friends.

We now have to start preparing for the next fair which we are holding in a new venue for us in the pretty town of Olney on 9th July. Hopefully some of you will pop along then to say hello.

10 comments:

Protector of Vintage said...

Wow, I see so many wonderful vintage treasures!!

Unknown said...

Great pictures Ann, we had a fabulous day even if I left with a very light purse after buying up loads of lovely stuff! Those glasses are gorgeous! And the barkcloth..... I love barkcloth!

Pennyblossoms said...

Once again, another cracking good fair Ann! Many thanks for all your hard work, I love them.
Probably won't get to Olney but can't wait for the Market Harborough one. MH...one of my favourite local places EVER!
Might see you at BBB @ The Fishmarket tomorrow?
Have a great Bank Holiday weekend!
Z xx

bellaboo said...

I LOVE the bluebell picture..and the floral glasses,gorgeous! :0)

Hesta Nesta said...

Thank you both for such a fabulous day and it was so great to catch up with everyone...such a great bunch of people. Looking forward to Olney. Have a great weekend.
Jo xx

Tabbyroo said...

Glad it went well, see you at Olney Linda xx

VintageWantsNotNeeds said...

Had a great day. It is 94 degrees over here at the moment sweltering.... Have lots of lovely goodies for Olney, can,t wait to do a show and tell.

Anonymous said...

Hi there,thankyou for popping on over to my blog and for leaving me a comment.You have a lovely blog.I wish I lived nearer so I could attend the vintage fair,looks like you have lots of lovely treasures to sell .xxxxxjulie.

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

So many lovely finds!....I love the little lady in the first photograph...
Susan x

fabriquefantastique said...

mouthwatering....