Two day open house (one week to recover...)

I think it must be my age...but it has taken me almost a week to get the house back to normal and restore my energy after my open house sale last weekend...

I would like to say a big thank you to all those lovely customers and friends who stopped by, made purchases and supported me again ~ it was so nice to see some familiar faces and new ones!

Thank you also to the other fabulous, talented ladies who joined me in my home selling their own wares, for arranging everything so wonderfully and for making it such an enjoyable couple of days ~ much merriment and mayhem...

Angela Evans' whiter than white linens and English embroidery

The tea room (hastily arranged under a gazebo due to poor weather...)

Chloe Vintage ~ handmade bunnies made from antique textiles

Beautiful & unique clothing & textiles from Philippa Bowes

Flowers everywhere...

Lucy Bloom's eclectic mix of homewares...

Hesta Nesta's gorgeous quilts & textile treasures...

Some of my own collections of goods for sale...

My Mother's Vintage Costume Jewellery...

Watch this space to see if I am brave enough to have another event in my own home...!

Ali x

The 'Vintage Summer Boutique'...

Oh, what lovely summer weather we are having ~ who knows what Friday & Saturday will bring ~ sunshine or rain? Whatever the weather The Vintage Summer Boutique will be open, outside in the garden if the sun is shining, or indoors if there is the chance of getting wet! The house is currently being turned upside down in preparation (have always been told to have contingency plans!)

Whatever the weather, you are welcome to join us ~ here are the house rules:

1. Please turn a blind eye to all cobwebs that haven't seen a duster lately.
2. Please be patient with dear husband and father who have been roped in as caterers.
3. No squabbling with others over the gorgeous merchandise ~ once it's gone, it's gone!
4. Please understand that ours is a family home and there may be the odd piece of lego found underfoot or dry piece of toast under the sofa (but you shouldn't be looking under the sofa!)
5. Only those with a friendly disposition and highly developed sense of humour allowed. (Ours is still just about intact)

Looking forward to meeting you all...

Ali x

The 'Vintage Summer Boutique'...

I am hosting my first ever summer open house sale this month! Yes, I know I need my head testing and there are not enough hours in the day but sometimes a girl just has to do what her heart tells her. My heart and head love to talk vintage ~ and what better way to do just that with other like minded souls than at a vintage style garden party?

I shall be joined by a small gathering of talented friends with a gift for making, displaying and selling their beautiful vintage stock and hand~made creations. Lots of lovely goodies to be inspired by...

Tea and home~made cake served all day (on vintage china of course!) and the opportunity to browse, chat and enjoy a thoroughly (unashamedly) old~fashioned girls' day out. Shabby Lloyd Loom chairs on the lawn, a cottage garden, a bit of bunting and (praying for) sunshine, hope you get the picture!

If you would like to receive an invitation to The Vintage Summer Boutique, please contact me with your details.

I do hope that you can make it....

Ali x