The wonderful newly built Nyland Manor will be hold their first Christmas Fair. It promises a beautiful array of locally made Christmas inspired crafts, gifts and vintage. I am so happy to have been asked to be a part of it!
Nyland Manor Christmas Fair Gifts for Giving
Friday evening 6-9pm and then 10am – 4pm on the Saturday
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies available to purchase on Friday night, with festive songs from Cheddar Valley Voices. Vintage Tea Room open all day on Saturday.
Once again I will be at Lou Lou’s Bristol Vintage Fair this Saturday and cannot wait!! https://www.facebook.com/events/218004855063095/?fref=ts
Come say hello
Cheddar carboot is hands down the best carboot I have ever been too, and probably ever will! Its on rain or shine all year round. Even on rainy days its still worth a visit as they have a huge in-door hanger as well as a massive outside space. I thought it was about time to share some of the goodies I have been finding over the past few weeks. Every Sunday I usually wake up and head out there for an hour or so (longer in summer as the whole field is full). The great thing is the things I am looking for means I do not need to be there at stupid o’clock.
Trunk £8, Doctors bag £8, teapot 50p, plates 10-50p each, handmade Laura Ashley curtains £15
Suitcase £3, plates 10-50p each, weighing scales £1, books 50p, milk jugs £1.50
Vintage lampshades
Treasures…
What I would say is that I think its hard to find clothes / shoes. It is better in the summer when there is much more of a range of stall holders.
Well Saturday was my best fair yet. Very busy all day, while still having lots of fun and meeting other stall holders. I sold so much of my stock I was worried I may run out by the end of the day!
My stall for the day
taxidermy mouse
I loved this taxidermy mouse I spotted on someones stall, so cute in a weird way!
I have decided to focus more on vintage homeware rather than cake stands and pin cushions. I have a good eye for spotting treasure where others may not…
Come say hello at Lou Lou’s Bath Vintage Fair
I was in Sainsburys (as I often find myself on my lunch) and went to browse the homeware section. They usually have some nice homeware bits and pieces but to my surprise, I found myself wanting to grab and trolley and buy the lot.
Vintage style decorative bottles
More shabby chic homeware…
Belljars
I am very aware that Sainsburys often have a 25% offer so I will just have to wait for now…
A last minute place at the trendy Hill Road Market has meant that I will be super busy for the next few days getting myself sorted. I have seen some inspiration of how to put my trios to good use which will make excellent Valentines and Mothers Day gifts.
ideas ideas ideas…
Lucy’s Tea Party from 10am – 3pm at Hill Road Market 61 Hill Road, BS21 7PD Clevedon
My wonderful auntie Dawn turned 50th in January. She celebrated with a ladies High Tea in the new wedding and events venue Nyland Manor in Dracott, near Cheddar. Nyland Manor is built right next to what I believe to be one of the best bootsales in the U.K. It is run by mother and daughter Rachael and Phoebe, my family friends. It’s a beautiful and quirky venue in a picturesque surroundings. It’s early days yet but I know lots of events will be held there such a craft fairs, wedding, hen parties, conferences, workshops and much more.
I spy lots of Emma Bridgwater
Afternoon tea selection
Such a good selection of both sweet and savoury, my favourite being the mini scones and coronation chicken finger sandwiches. The bunting and vintage crockery was a nice touch. If I was being niggly, the only thing I would change slightly is having a cake stand on each table rather than a buffet but it still worked but then maybe I just love cake stands a bit too much and am biased. Overall a very good day had by all and everyone, including Dawn was very happy and had a fab day.
Happy Birthday Dawn x
Now I am back in Weston-super-Mare, there is not a whole lot to do. So hearing that there was a fashion show fundraiser for RNLI in the Unwined Bar I decided to go along. There was a good turn out with a few stalls including Stinx, Noszkay Number 5 and The Rocks jewellery. I managed to pick myself up a nice top from Noszkay Number 5 and a pair of real pearl earring for £5, which made me very happy as I have needed a new paid for ages.
You can never go wrong with pearls
Noszkay Number 5 stand
All in all a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
lucys tea party 