I had no luck finding any chairs at the car boot sale, so today I sneaked off to Newark Antiques Fair to see if I could find something suitable to use at my party (and afterwards of course). I want to have an outside chill out area, and a friend has very kindly let me borrow her bell tent (thank you Jo!). I didn't hold out much hope, because when ever I go to an antiques fair with a shopping list, I never manage to find anything on it.
But hooray for today, because I spotted these retro beauties and managed to get a very good deal. They remind me very much of my paternal grandparents, who had something very similar in their immaculately kept garden. But really, a thermos flask, a tupperware full of sandwiches and an English beach is all these chairs need as a perfect backdrop.
I bought a few other good things today, which I'll update on soon. It was one of those last minute trips when everything went well. I have a lot of work on at the moment, so it was lovely to just escape for a couple of hours and lose myself in antiques and vintage things.
You've even got some sunshine to test them out - lovely! Jane x
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be fab, fab, fab! :) x
ReplyDeleteThey're lovely xx
ReplyDeleteWell done you, well worth going to the boot sale!!
ReplyDeleteThey remind me of days gone by, when often old couples sat at the side of the road, having a cuppa midway through their journey, watching the traffic !
Thea x
Ha, that could be me and my husband in a few years time then Thea!
DeleteOh those take me back to the family picnics of my childhood :)
ReplyDeleteThey are actually really comfortable! Oh dear, I do sound like my grandma now....
ReplyDeleteMuch nicer than new ones as the backs are higher and colours more happy. You are having fun planning this party and you'll have lots of good things to keep afterwards. Karen xx
ReplyDeleteI am having fun. I always like the planning and dreaming stages, and I am so looking forward to seeing some really old friends on the night.
Delete~ ooh happy days, have fun at your party! these chairs are the bees knees....Maria x
ReplyDeleteWell these chairs seem to be very useful for outdoors usage. Wish to have a good party; Have fun with your friends & family.
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Aluminum chairs are very light weighted & very strong too. So, I use this type for chairs in my garden. I think these chairs will fine for outdoor uses. Hopefully your party will be fine with these.
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