The Washerwoman

Wednesday 21 November 2012

A great place to spend a rainy afternoon!


Yesterday I was busy doing errands and generally catching up with lots of things after a manic run of selling at various fairs.....


The Vintage Trading Company has recently opened in Exeter and was somewhere that I was looking forward to visiting.


 There was a friendly welcome from Shelley and Maggie, and after a chat it was time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and some great stands of treasures.


This fantastic dresser caught my eye. If only I had a kitchen big enough for it!


There was something to suit every taste, and all displayed beautifully......



Mr W. would have loved this enormous old sack, but he wasn't with me to be tempted.


How inviting is this area? I also liked the fact that everything was clearly marked with a price.



Last, but not least... this tempting miniature 50's toy so nearly came home with me!!! Might have to put that on the Christmas list.... If you are in the Exeter area, do visit The Vintage Trading Company at 16 Marsh Green Road East, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8PQ.

13 comments:

ted and bunny said...

that looks like a brilliant place to visit and i so agree with you about having rice tickets on everything!

I love that tinplate kitchen although in size its very similar to the one I've got in real life!

Unknown said...

Hi Liz, i haven't been yet but im hoping to pop down soon after seeing your post i can't wait now. Hope your well, dee x

Streetcomber said...

Stunning dresser! Thanks for the tour.

Jade said...

Oooo that looks like a real treasure trove! I adore that kitchen. I'll have to scoot up to Exeter I think :-)

Vintage Jane said...

Yet another place to add to my long list of 'places to visit soon'! Lovely to see you, albeit briefly, last week.
M x

the vanilla squirrel said...

..oh oh that looks lovely...heading in that direction this week-end so will try and persuade the family to detour....thank-you for the top tip-off!have a lovely if wet dayX

Deborah said...

Wow, an amazing place! I just love the dresser too, it would look good in my kitchen as well :)

Bee happy x

BusyLizzie said...

Thank you for all your great and friendly comments. Lizzie x

Josie-Mary said...

I haven't been yet.... I love the cabinet in the first picture!! :) x

Angela Richardson said...

Looks like a great place to visit.
Hope your fairs went well.
Angela.x

KC'sCourt! said...

Definitely going to seek that place out!
Julie xxxxxxx

BusyLizzie said...

Thanks Julie, there is also a place called Steptoes just around the corner from The Vintage Trading Company that is worth a visit! Lizzie

nilly said...

Great to see another antiques emporium opening down South - We'll definitely visit!