LHR :: day trip :: vintage furniture flea

The Vintage Furniture Flea event is hosted by Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair, UK's #1 vintage fair and produced by a former personal shopper for Selfridges. Vintage clothing in London is very popular, but I like to try my clothes on before purchasing and you don't always get that opportunity at these type of events. Vintage clothing also tends to be small and the fabric is sometimes a bit stifling with the use of polyester, so needless to say, I'm not usually the first in line when it comes to vintage clothing events.

Of course, when it comes to furniture and homewares, that is a whole new ball park. Homewares from the 1950's to the 1970s? 45 hand picked stalls? I will be there! This was definitely one of the best selections of vintage furniture that I have seen since I have arrived. A lot of it was quite affordable and I highly recommend paying the extra £1 for early access. It was packed! 

Here's my bounty. Can't wait to visit again. I have decided that I want one of these cupboards for the kitchen (or somewhere). Saw one at the market, but it was already sold.

diy at indie i do

photo credit: studio jeanie

Here's some of our do-it-yourself work that we did for the lotus events booth at Indie I Do last month. I am so proud of this booth display and how well it all came together! 

picture one: thrifted book pages + blender pen image

picture two: 'table 2' cut out from a thrifted book

picture three and four: screen printed place settings on butcher paper

Thanks so much to Studio Jeanie, Delovely Creative, Blue Olive Photography and Flower Factory for helping us pull it all together!

things to do :: crafts + vintage

Event: The Best Vintage Sale EVER!

Date: Wednesday, November 17th to December 24th, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Adhesif Clothing - 2202 Main Street, Vancouver

Adhesif Clothing is hosting a vintage clearance madness sale with items starting as low as $5.00. They promise some amazing deals featuring Adhesif Clothing and all the other designers sold at the store. Worth checking out!

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Event: Britannia Christmas Craft Fair

Date / Time: Friday, November 19th – 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 21st, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Britannia Secondary School, Gyms A & B - 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver

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Don't forget to check out Make it Vancouver. See here for full details!

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Event: Fab Fair

Date: Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver