It must be Spring, or very nearly so, because the time for Spring Fairs has arrived!
I have put aside any thoughts of housework and been going through old photographs of my stock to try to find the ones which sum up my rather varied collection... My apologies if you have seen some of these before. It's really hard to choose which ones to put into brochures and on websites.
The first I'm doing is The Jubilee March Fayre, this Saturday 3rd March in the Guild Hall in Salisbury
http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/site/whats-on/salisbury-committee-cancer-research-uk-jubilee-march-fayre-p1326823
Then there's The Artisan Spring Fair at Middle Woodford Village Hall on Sunday March 18th
http://artisanfairs.blogspot.com/
And last but not least, which isn't until May but I've just heard I have my place booked, so I'm feeling excited about it...
is The Vintage Nostalgia Show 25th 26th and 27th May in the Wyle Valley
http://www.vintagenostalgiashow.co.uk/
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I hope I've made a good choice of photos. I'm actually planning a slight different theme to each fair, it's much better fun that way but harder to capture using old photographs rather than a picture of what I'm planning to take each time.
I think I had better stop writing about things and actually get on with doing them. There is an awful lot of sorting, labelling and packing to do. I'm so looking forward to these fairs-
I can truly say - I have a spring in my step!
I have put aside any thoughts of housework and been going through old photographs of my stock to try to find the ones which sum up my rather varied collection... My apologies if you have seen some of these before. It's really hard to choose which ones to put into brochures and on websites.
The first I'm doing is The Jubilee March Fayre, this Saturday 3rd March in the Guild Hall in Salisbury
http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/site/whats-on/salisbury-committee-cancer-research-uk-jubilee-march-fayre-p1326823
Then there's The Artisan Spring Fair at Middle Woodford Village Hall on Sunday March 18th
http://artisanfairs.blogspot.com/
And last but not least, which isn't until May but I've just heard I have my place booked, so I'm feeling excited about it...
is The Vintage Nostalgia Show 25th 26th and 27th May in the Wyle Valley
http://www.vintagenostalgiashow.co.uk/
And I added the photo of me holding a great pile of old books, which I love as they hide my not inconsiderable tummy!
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I hope I've made a good choice of photos. I'm actually planning a slight different theme to each fair, it's much better fun that way but harder to capture using old photographs rather than a picture of what I'm planning to take each time.
I think I had better stop writing about things and actually get on with doing them. There is an awful lot of sorting, labelling and packing to do. I'm so looking forward to these fairs-
I can truly say - I have a spring in my step!
Hello Jane:
ReplyDeleteYes, far more exciting to be thinking of Spring Fairs rather than the cleaning. In fact, there is really anything more exciting than the cleaning come to think of it!
Your photographs really capture the interest we think and, yes, certainly better to have a slightly different theme each time. That makes the whole thing fresh each time and, surely, more interesting for you too.
The fairs you have lined up all sound great fun although we are sure that they each demand a lot of hard work. Still, as you say, the days are lengthening, the temperatures are warning, so Spring here we come!Good luck with them all.
Hello Jane and Lance,
DeleteI love choosing my themes for each fair. Sometimes it's by colour or, in the case of the last of the three, I plan to bring more of my 'gentlemen's interest' as the fair has a Vintage Car rally!
Jane xx
This is a lovely picture of you Jane. I wish I lived in England so I could attend one of your fairs. Everything looks wonderful. I would be hard to put them in different groups (except the books) but I know you'll have fun doing it. Blessings, Diane
ReplyDeleteHello Diane, I'm really enjoying cleaning up all my cut glass, it's sparkling and looking lovely. To go with it I've also found some old chandelier glass drops, which are so pretty!
DeleteJane xx
If I lived in England I would seek out your fairs, and select a few books and other treasures. Just a few, because our home is rather full! I rescued a gorgeous book from a book sale, and bought it and brought it home: 1863 Strong's Dictionary of the Bible.
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DeleteHow lovely for you. I still think finding an interesting book is my favourite treat. I was really pleased with some early theatre magazines from 1912-the photographs were so amusing! Jane x
Good luck at the spring fairs. Those wooden boxes really look interesting. Jim
ReplyDeleteHello Jim,
DeleteI love my wooden boxes and get true pleasure from polishing them up with pure beeswax. It has such a lovely smell and gives a lovely subtle sheen. Jane xx
Well, of course, I am a sucker for a pile of books, but I do rather like the look of the Doctor's bag...I'm sure you'll do very well at the fairs! Carol x
ReplyDeleteHello Carol,
ReplyDeleteMy daughter Ems has her eyes on the bag too! I love my books, of course but I've a passion for old suitcases and wooden boxes....Jane xx
You are going to be one very busy lady! At least, unlike some of us, you'll be doing something you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSpring is in the air, isn't it, Jane? If I lived near you, I would come to one of the events... I love collecting anything old ( especially China!) I keep buying it and, next, we will have to buy a bigger house, so we can store my "bits" and my husband's many antiques!
I love that photo of you holding the pile of books!
CIAO!
ANNA
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Hi Anna, Oh wouldn't it be fun if you werre nearby? You could sit round the back of my stall with me for a little and we'd have such a natter! I keep buying too...another old quilt from the flea market has crept its way into my collection ... Jane xx
DeleteIt sounds like a lot of a fun and busy time. It looks as if you have an eclectic collection. I of course would be heading straight to the book sections. Have fun planning and preparing. Bonnie
ReplyDeleteHello Bonnie, Tomorrow I'm looking forward to choosing my books for the first fair. I love refinding old friends and I always recapture the excitement I felt when I first discovered them. Jane xx
DeleteSpring is wonderful, for getting us all going! Sounds like you are going to be busy. As I type this you are at a Fair, so I hope it will be a great event for you.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comments on my blog, it is wonderful when you can afford to be extravagant with flowers isn't it? Much love Linda x
Thank you Linda, it's nice to hear from you. Saturday's Fair was fun with lovely peple, even if it didn't make my fortune! Spring is here as I was able to pick a prooper posy from my garden today. love Jane xx
DeleteOh, this is all so wonderful! Books and a huge respect for 'old things' (that sounds a little disrespectful ;-) ) make your blog a very special place to be.
ReplyDeleteI have come to you via Flowers On My Table and I will be your newest follower.
Stephanie
Hello Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely message to find. I have just returned from an early Mother's day weekend with my family and it is so nice to read your kiind comments. I do hope you continue to enjoy my writings!
have a happy week,
Jane
ps. I love Linda's blog.