The Washerwoman

Thursday 22 April 2010

Sun.. shells and shutters

Today Flossie is sporting a 1940's blouse and the cutest shell necklace. Both destined for the Ashley Hall Fair in The Assembly Rooms in Bath this coming Sunday. Opens at 9 am and finishes at 4 pm.

I will also take along some of these pretty vintage children's pinafore dresses from France. I have several, so will also be taking some to the Dairy House  next week.
I will also be taking this "shell bunting" (if you can imagine such a thing!) Some very patient person has threaded shells with string making a very unusual decoration for your home, garden or beach hut! 



These beauties are also destined for the Dairy House. I would have loved to have kept them.. just to have them propped in a room or conservatory would be great feature, and a real talking point.

The mangle cloths are another great find this week, some of these will be coming to Bath, and the rest to the Dairy House next week.
As you can see I am making the most of the sun for the photo-shoot, so now back to the ironing! Have a great weekend.


18 comments:

WinnibriggsHouse said...

In the words of Victor Meldrew 'I dont believe it'. Have just had a weekend in Bath and was gutted because there were no fairs on. Your stuff looks lovely and so my thing. Good Luck anyway for both fairs.
Jenny x

elegancemaison said...

Snap! Today I've been washing and ironing 60s fab gear for my Sunday fair, Frock Me! in Brighton. Tomorrow I will be sorting my regular stock for more budget bargains with student appeal. Good luck to both of us - whether in Bath or Brighton!Cx

Vintage to Victorian said...

Love those shutters Liz. Shall enjoy having a good look on Saturday.

Sue x

Clare said...

See you there Liz..love the new stuff!

THISNTHAT said...

I really like the shell bunting! Another good reason to make a pilgrimmage to the Dairy House soon:)
LesleyX

My Realitty said...

Hmmmm the shutters... lust. Lucky fair goers. CM

Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...

What a wonderful eclectic mix but it all lives happily together.
Good luck for the fair this weekend..hope the fine weather brings rewards.

Michele x

Anonymous said...

I love that shell bunting what a great idea and lovely photos good luck at the fair

BusyLizzie said...

Thank you for your comments. Have a great weekend.. hope the sun keeps shining. xx

Trixie@ the vintage bothy said...

Obviously great minds etc, the garlands are similar to the wooden heart & shell ones that I made.
I expect the top floor at DH is lookiing divine again?!
Tracey
p.s. I don't know where that lovely braid has gone that I bought from you, I was going to edge a cardi with it, I expect it will turn up eventually.

Trixie@ the vintage bothy said...

Its okay Lizzie its at home somewhere!
T

ted and bunny said...

I think I want to be Flossie. . .just love the blouse and necklace!

elegancemaison said...

Glad to see Flossie looking so well - I popped into Dairy House to see her but she was obviously visiting you to try on the shell necklace! I adore those French children's pinafores and will hope there are some left when I next visit DH. I have belatedly reported on the Dairy House Vintage Textile and Costume Day on my Seaside Special blog and given a link to yours. Cx

Niki Fretwell said...

Hi Liz,
Lovely to see you! And I'm so pleased with the gorgeous necklace...Hope Flossie won't miss it too much...
Hope you've had a successful day -
See you again very soon,
Niki xx

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Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Hi Lizzie

I love those shutters! If only I had the right house for them...
I can see why Niki snapped up that shell necklace it really is pretty!

Take care
Isabelle x

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Purrfect Haven said...

that shell bunting is a marvel... given me all sorts of ideas... thanks for the lovely post. Good luck! Helen x