After a lovely Christmas and New Year I feel ready to get back in the swing of things, namely up and coming fairs. I have booked some lovely fairs to do already this year and the list is growing despite me saying I would do less...famous last words! Before Christmas I said in one of my posts that I had purchased some lovely items from a lovely lady called Renata who lives in Vienna, her blog is style revisited should you want to take a peak.
A lovely pair of old worn pointe shoes.
A pretty vintage floral ballet diadem.
The lace up boots have to be my favourites though, they are exquisitely made.
On New years Eve hubby and I decided to have a day out as we were suffering from 'cabin fever' after being cooped up over Christmas. We ended up at Stafford Antiques Fair, not too far from home. It was three halls filled to the brim with beautiful antiques.
This beautiful Victorian wire work and bisque floral ring was so pretty I couldn't resist. The wire work is all rusty and aged just how I like it. It looks stunning as a centrepiece on a table with a large pillar candle in placed in the centre.
This beautiful Victorian boned bodice was purchased from another seller. It does look lovely on my mannequin but I will be selling these two items on at a fair this year as I have decided I can't keep everything! Happy New Year to all of you and have a great week.
Jo xx
oohh Jo you always seem to buy them most amazing items that have such much history attached to them. I adore those lace up boots and i bet they are tiny in size to. Happy new year to you and good luck and enjoy the fairs. dee xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jo,
ReplyDeleteI want those lace up boots!
Isn't it is great to get back into the swing of things after the holidays and you have found some lovely things already....what a great start!
Long may it continue....
Julie x
P.S. Would be lovely to see you "up north" in 2012 if you can make it.
You have found some more wonderful things there. It is difficult parting with things isn't it? Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteRuth x
Hi Jo, I love all your beautiful things, especially the boned bodice. I was treated to a bespoke Victorian style corset/basque for Christmas, it actually gives me back my waist again ( breathing is a problem tho')! Have a very happy beginning to 2012 Jane x
ReplyDeleteWow that's some cool stuff
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Happy New year and Bonne Annee!!
ReplyDeleteYears ago I used to stand Stafford every fair and it was always good to me so your post nrought back some good memories. I adore those boots, the pink ballet shoes are divine and as for the floral garland I want it NOW!!!!!
LOTS OF LOVE
shirley
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happy new year Jo!
ReplyDeleteStrnage how the "not doing so much" never seems to last once you remember whats out there!
all luv
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Hi Jo,
ReplyDeletethank you so much for mentioning my blog in your new post. Everything looks so lovely and I love to see "my" items on some of your pictures. Your venetian mask and your table top display mannequin are gorgeous!
big hugs
renata
You find the BEST things, Jo!
ReplyDeleteHappy hunting this weekend... :)
Niki x