Some new finds for the Brocante Antique and Decorative Fair

I haven't done one of these posts for a while and thought now was a good a time as any especially as I am getting ready for the annual Brocante Antique and Decorative Fair.  This year it is being held in the beautiful surroundings of Nonsuch Mansion in Cheam, Surrey and it promises to be filled with everything your vintage and antique heart desires.

The fair is actually next Thursday 9th May and you can still get advanced tickets by going to the website, Nikki Page Antiques.

So with the fair in mind I've been out buying and thought I'd share a few of my new finds with you.  I have to admit to being slightly apprehensive about the fair and whether my items will be good enough, if I sell anything etc.  After talking to a few of the other stall holders I realise I'm not alone in my worries and it actually helps to know others are feeling the same way so you can support each other.   Due to the way I had been feeling I have to admit that I had been buying things that weren't really me so no wonder I wasn't feeling confident!  You should always buy what you like and not what you think you should buy because 9/10 times you won't be able to sell it easily as you don't have the passion for it.  Obviously everyone needs to make money and sometimes I might buy something that isn't really me but I know there will be a profit, I just don't want to be doing that all the time so everything I'm selling isn't really me!

After giving myself a good talking too, I went to Kempton this week with a renewed vigour.  I thought sod it, I am literally just going to buy everything I love so I did and I am very happy with my decision :)

Old french faded pink watering can

Ok so after just saying these are things I found at Kempton I put a photo up of something I actually purchased from France and it isn't actually going to be for sale.  I received it Tuesday, opened the package and literally swooned, it is just so damn pretty.  It is also a mini size child's version which is even better and will make a great display piece.  The old green stool in the photo I did buy from Kempton but again isn't going to be for sale, it will be a display piece (I'm seeing a worrying trend here is ANYTHING actually going to be for sale?!)

Vintage roller boots

These will be, a pair of vintage roller boots with wooden wheels.  I just thought they were a bit of fun and a great display piece.  Not sure how safe they'd be to actually use!

Antique French fabric box

A huge old French fabric box found its way home with me.  I was walking past the hall to go to the outside stalls, saw this at 100 paces through the window and 30 secs later it was mine.

Vintage toy panda

I saw this little fellow stuffed in a bucket and there was no way I was leaving him there.  Full of character and a little bit sad looking.

At first glance this looked like a pretty green coloured vintage box, not very exciting but open it up and its full of old hymn numbers.

Baa baa white sheep

I thought this little lamb was so sweet and very pleased with myself until I showed Mark and he said and I quote "What the hell is it?"  I'm thinking at this point what the hell is wrong with YOU, it is clearly a lamb!

Pretty old French feather filled cushion.  Such a lovely pattern that's hard to find nowadays.

Bit of a different buy for me but I thought it was really interesting.  An old violin case with bow, strings and cushion and a wonderful, sumptuous red velvet lining.  Great display piece again.

Vintage parasol.  It made me think of summer, the seaside, sunshine, picnics and good times, I had to have it.

Old music hall poster.  I loved the graphics on it and thought it would look great displayed on someone's wall.

 A vintage mannequin which is half the size of a normal one.  I loved the size of it and the graphics.

A little French pale pink jug and bucket, so cute and so rusty but adds to their charm and the flowers look lovely in the jug.

Mini mangle

Daddy mangle

I managed to get a mini mangle and a bigger Triang mangle, I think these are great and have a mini one in my cabinet.  I especially like the fact that the little one is all wibbly wobbly, gives it a certain charm.

And finally this pink enamelled jug which I bought from Judy from All things vintage and beautiful. It is so beautiful but its staying right here with me as I love it so much! 

An eclectic mix but I really did buy with my heart this time and loved every minute.  It made the experience so much more enjoyable although I have to say parting with these treasures is going to be hard!

Really hope you are able to make the Brocante, there will be 50 stalls all selling beautiful items in wonderful surroundings and as always please do come and say hello :)

Sussex Country Brocante and other fairs

I thought I would let you know about a few fairs that are happening in Sussex over the coming weeks and also if I have it written down then I remember too!  Thanks to Theo & Bernice for the info on the new Ditchling Market fair.

The first one is the beautiful monthly Sussex Country Brocante held in the lovely village of Wisborough Green.  Over 25 stalls including me will be selling a wonderful range of antique textiles, antique country furniture, vintage homeware and much more.  It is a lovely day out with tea and cake available and there are several pubs nearby to have a pub lunch after all the shopping!

The next fair is this Thurs 4th Oct and doors open at 11am.

The Old Market in Hove BN3 1AS is hosting a Vintage Fair this Saturday 6th Oct and doors open at 11am.  It promises to be an all day celebration of 50s fashion, music and fads and has an onsite stylist for that essential period grooming.  There will be stalls selling clothes, furniture, vintage homeware and much more.

Another fair that I would like to mention is Mainwaring's Seaside Brocante in the lovely town of Whitstable.  The fair is held at St Mary's Hall, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1DD and is held once or twice monthly.  Dates for this year are Sat 6th Oct, Sat 20th Oct, Sat 3rd Nov, Sat 1st Dec and Sat 15th Dec.  There is a range of vintage clothing, fabrics, vintage homeware and much more.  It makes a lovely day out as after the fair you can meander down the street looking at the antique shops and then go and have oysters that were caught that day.  Well worth a visit.

Next up is a new fair, Ditchling Vintage Market, organised by Darcy who also co-organises the Village-Vintage fairs.  This fair is held in Ditchling Village Hall BN6 8TT on Friday 19th Oct and doors open at 11am

Next we have the Village-Vintage Winter Wonderland fair Plumpton Racecourse BN7 3AL on Sat 10th Nov, doors open at 11am.
This is a brilliant fair and has something for everyone.  I'm busy buying stock for this fair as I will have a stall for the 2nd time, I'd had such a great time in July that I had to come back again.  I'm also trying to save some pennies as there is so much on offer, a really great day out!

On Sat Nov 17th at 11am K&A Pop Up Vintage are hosting another fair at the Adastra Hall, Hassocks BN6 8QH.  This fair has over 50 stalls, pop up tearoom and a backstage boudoir for vintage hairstyling.  There will be vintage homeware, vintage Christmas gifts and much more.

Happy Vintiquing everyone!