Day Out

This year instead of a birthday gift my parents took me on a day trip.....  it was 2 days before my birthday but they're going away this weekend.

So after weeks of trying to guess where I would be going I ended up at Oakham Treasures near Bristol.

I'd never heard of this place until a couple of months ago when one of my volunteers brought in a leaflet as she thought I might like it. Little did I know my parents had seen a leaflet too & thought the same.

Liked it....... I loved it!!!

I will warn you there's a lot of photos!

My shoes!

Liberty bodice

My tipple!

I had that monkey!

Yet another new cardigan

I can't recommend this place enough, it was great going with my parents as they enjoyed telling me the story of things they had as children. We went early in the morning & there was only a few people, which was lovely. It felt like we had the place to ourselves so could browse around slowly. I would say it would be boring for very young children so I'm glad my brother didn't come with his son. I think one of the nicest things was the relaxing atmosphere & bored children would have made it stressful!

There was so much to see my eyes were hurting.

 Drink, food, cigarettes, clothes, sewing..... they had the lot!

You can find out more on their website

OAKHAM TREASURES

Hope I haven't bored you all with my photo's!

Crikey..... it's over!

It was a lovely day out but I'm glad it's over..... does anyone else find fairs hard work?

The stress of carrying stock, unpacking, pricing, making it look pretty, the panic of 'what if I sell nothing?, packing up, loading into taxis...... it's all a bit much!!

I'm starting planning for Christmas today ...... *gulp*..... it's not that long away!

I have 10 weeks until the final Crikey! It's Vintage of 2012..... I WILL not leave it until the last minute!!!

My goodies...

Another china dog..... it looks just like my parents dog which is good because it was their birthday money that brought it!! I feel another collection coming on :)

A perfect Woods Ware Iris jug....... someone else had a Jasmine one but that was nearly £10 which I though was expensive!

It's been a great weekend off.... shame it's gone so fast :(

Have a good week

Crikey It's Here Again!!

It's been a busy week but I think I'm ready!

Looking forward to catching up with lovely friends & maybe treating myself to a little something! 

A day at the seaside!

Crikey..... what a fab day we had at the seaside!!!

Although the heavens opened while we unloaded the car.... the sun shone for most of the day & we had  lots of smiling customers coming through the door..... then the heavens opened again while we loaded... sod's law!!!

It was lovely to see all the other stall holders..... such a lovely bunch..... everyone is so friendly & happy to help each other.

Could have done better on the workshop front but hey oh...... I've learnt for next time.

I was chatting to a lady from a magazine who would like to do a feature on Make, Do and Mend & a man who might have some work for me so not all bad :)

I just had to treat myself to this lovely fella....

He was watching me all day.... I had promised myself I wouldn't spend any money this time but he's such a beauty!

So today I've been unpacking & planning my makes..... only 2 months to go until the next one!

Also the local shop has sold a few bits of mine so I need to keep on top of making :)

Have a good week..... fingers crossed for some sunshine!

Jubilee Weekend

And it's all over!!!

We've waited for months.... brought the Union Jacks..... planned the parties & it's gone :(

On Sunday we went to our friends pub & watched the flotilla

Much to OH's dislike........ he was hoping to get away from it!!

Monday I headed off to Exmouth to see this

I love this vintage mobile cinema & wanted to see it in real life for a long time..... thankfully my brother took me!

He waited for me while I went inside to see an archive film of Exmouth 

If you get a chance to see it I would recommend it :)

It started to get really busy so we treated ourselves to fish & chips in the car

Our view :)

I must admit I gave up on the Jubilee concert about 9pm but I enjoyed the highlights!

I dashed about yesterday doing the housework & watching the service on TV

Didn't Queenie look odd with out Philip by her side?

I felt really sorry for her :(

Today is another special day as OH turns 

How did that happen????

He was 26 when we met!!

I feel another afternoon in the pub!!!

Ted's not up for a party

One last photo....... my slice of pizza that made me chuckle!!

Phew that's was a long post..... sorry!!! 

Bangs!

Lately I have been trying out a new hair style!

I saw this in issue 8 of Vintage Life magazine last summer. As some of you know I have very long curly hair..... I'm not brave enough to take the plunge & have it cut in a 1940/1950's style..... OH would hate it anyway!

This is easy to do & creates a great look..... I normally wear the rest of my hair in a bun & add a scarf to hide the ends.

Sorry the photo's are blurred...... I left it too late so had to take them in the dark!

It's very easy..... buy a hair bun, only £1 from Primark..... cut in half & roll. Pin the hair bun in a horse shoe shape & use a scarf to disguise it.

Make sure the edges are neat & spray with hair spray..... simples!!!

My fringe is nearly 2 foot long but I can still do this so it really can't be hard!!

Next time I do it I'll try to get a photo :) Do let me know if you give it a go.

It's Make, Do and Mend this week & we're yarn bombing!!! We're been planning it for over a year but as it's our 2nd birthday..... why does the time go?..... I wanted to let Exeter know we're still here!

Hope to be back soon unless I get a arrested with my wool & needles!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....

What do you think?

It's only me & OH so I don't go over the top but I think it look festive! Can you spot my lovely new deer hanging in the middle?...... it was an early gift from my friend :) 

As you can see the cats with pudding are here again! I've had these for so long & look forward to getting them out.

Also my new curtains...... a bargain from LA at only £17.50!!!

My mantle piece is too full this year for my neon tree so it found a new home in the plant stand!

And the tree!!!

I was planning on getting a real one this year but with no car it's very difficult....... I think my retro white tree looks just as nice..... cheaper & kinder!

Looking forward to seeing your decorations 

I'll be doing a Christmas giveaway over on Facebook soon ..... pop over & say hello.