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Monday 6 May 2013

Nice to meet you...


So many people tried on this little 1950s dress, but like Cinderella's slipper, no one could make it fit


Well, it was a lovely day for a sale. Everyone was ready for a sunny bank holiday. I set up my stall in the middle of a village green, which was soon thronging with people. 





I met so many people, old faces and new ones. People love to chat. Sometimes they want to tell you about the memories evoked by certain things, "my mother had one of those...." Buttons seem to be especially evocative. I love it when people comb through my big linen hamper, searching out a treasure or two, and emerge triumphant with something to take home, and maybe upcycle into something new. I had quite a few American customers today, and my stock seemed to find favour with them. There was a man who was grieving for his brother, just wanted to get out of the house, and treated himself to a rose teacup and saucer, and a young Aussie guy who was fascinated by a wooden French knitting spool, bought it, and was off home to see if he could find a tutorial on YouTube.






This is me with my stall (wearing the SeaSalt dress I posted about a while ago!)

My friend Lucy was at the stall next door, and opposite was a lovely retro and vintage dealer. Behind was a bread stall from the local artisan bakery, which meant that there was a steady supply of freshly baked almond croissants, foccacia, sausage rolls and Danish pastries....and this time we'd remembered a flask of coffee to keep us going.


 I sold lots of things, but there's still lots left for the Foxtail Lilly sale in Oundle next Saturday, 11am -3pm.

12 comments:

  1. You had some lovely things to sell and you look very pretty in that dress. Hottest day of the year so far apparently and we made huge progress with the garden. Good luck with your Oundle sale. Karen xx

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    1. Thank you Karen. What a beautiful day to be in the garden. I've promised my husband that after these two sales, that's where my priorities will lie! It's great to see some flowers blooming at last and all the blossom coming out.

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  2. What a lovely stall ... it makes so much difference when the sun shines too! I remember doing a Jubilee Fair last year in a marquee ... it was windy and rainy and ffffreeezing! I love the dress and the picture of the Fox Terrier ... have a wonderful week!

    Love Claire xx

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    1. Thanks Claire. Yes, I was also in a marquee on Jubilee weekend, with a quilted jacket, wellies, thermal leggings and underneath it all somewhere, a summer dress. I remember it well!

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  3. ~ I remember Mrs Thriftwoods stall, last year! ( great) It was soo cold and yes the weather makes all the difference! LOVE your stall here...would have loved a browse and a little spend! ~ Of course I LOVE Lucy's dress too! Have you worn yours I wonder? Happy Tuesday to you....Maria x

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    1. Hi Maria
      That is me in my dress! The very one. I had lots of compliments about it, many people thought it was a vintage one :))

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  4. What a beautiful stall it's so lovely to have the sunshine to match. The seasalt dress is so pretty. Sarah x

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    1. Thanks Sarah. The weather made allll the difference!

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  5. There's so much is have wanted to buy! One day I'm going to pop over to the foxtail lily fair, can't this Saturday as I'm busy! Got a treat in store....:) x

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  6. Gorgeous dress!!
    just perfect for the occasion....I can smell that bread stall from here....mmmmmmmmmm
    D x

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  7. I love the seasalt dress you were wearing too!! You had the perfect day for the sale.

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  8. Your stall looked wonderful full of treasures, such a sparkling day too,
    glad you met some interesting people, they sounded fascinating
    Your dress is so pretty I love it
    Happy week
    Thea x

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