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It's Stamford Vintage Fair today!

(and Oundle Vintage Fair tomorrow!)

oundle and market harborough fairs

The Oundle Vintage Fair was a lot of fun last week. My stall was overflowing as usual!

And there were lots of other goodies as well...

Above and below, from Merrimans Vintage Jamboree.

Above and below, The Nostalgic Kitchen.

These Fox's Glacier Mints tins were hard to resist!

And I'll be at Market Harborough this Saturday...

Oundle Vintage Fair

Hello there. Just popping in to say Lost Property Vintage will be at the Vintage and Handmade Fair at Victoria Hall, Oundle, tomorrow. It's open from 11am-3pm - hope to see you there!

And visit my Facebook page for more Lost Property Vintage updates!

(photo of my stall from the Olney Vintage Fair, back in August)

lost property finds

I had some fun finds this weekend. I can never resist an interesting book, particularly those full of helpful advice. The AA Members Handbook from 1963 will keep your car running, whilst Girls Growing Up will keep your daughters on the straight and narrow! Meanwhile, Ward Lock's Wedding Etiquette will make sure you don't make a faux pas at social gatherings - and it has a fantastic pink and white strip cover.

I also came across this sweet little toy ironing board, made by Triang, and a lovely Woods Ware teapot.

The Cadbury's chocolate tins are also great fun. The tin on the left is in the shape of a stack of books, all Charles Dickens titles. And I've not come across the Roses tin before - the design hasn't changed a huge amount over the years, but the colourful flowers are really pretty.

Most of these will be on my stall at the Stamford Jubilee Vintage Fair tomorrow!

Linking to Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures.

lost property finds - jubilee edition

Summer has arrived and I'm in such a good mood! It's amazing what a difference blue skies can make. This weekend is the Vintage Fair Jubilee Garden Party in Northampton - I'm all packed and ready to go!

I've even found a few jubilee-themed items for my stall. Amazingly, I've come across these all this week.

There are two coronation glasses (I love the blue) and an unusual biscuit tin. They'll both be joining me at the fair.

Linking to Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures.

emerging from hibernation

Hello there! I've missed this space, and after a busy couple of months can finally check back in. There's been lots going on - most recently a couple of vintage fairs. I'm really enjoying the fairs - lots of lovely people and amazing vintage goodies. I managed to resist buying too much at first, but gave in this weekend!

Yesterday was the Olney fair in Buckinghamshire. I'd heard good things about this one, and it didn't disappoint. The beautiful old church hall was packed with stalls and customers.

My favourite item on my stall was this gorgeous vintage picnic set. It was bought as a wedding present, so I'm pleased it has gone to a good home. Just peaking into the left of the picture is a fab 1950s atomic coat rack, which I am tempted to keep!

Last weekend was the Oundle fair. It had been pouring with rain for a couple of weeks before, so I was a bit worried people wouldn't want to leave the house, but thankfully the skies were clear and the fair was busy all day.

I brought along a rail of clothing for the first time.

Next up is the Jubilee Garden Party at Northampton on 26th May, followed by the Stamford fair on 2nd June.

busy, busy, busy

Life is busy these days, so I haven't been able to drop in here for a while. One of the many things coming up is the Market Harborough vintage fair on Saturday 11th February - drop by and say hello!

lost property finds - new year finds

Happy New Year everyone! I've been off work for a few weeks, and have been enjoying doing nothing. That's not true, we have spent the last week getting organised - sorting out the piles of junk that fill the house, and moving furniture around. And it feels very, very good.

Of course I then had to fill the empty spaces with some new things. I spent a couple of days out exploring some new charity shops, which I will certainly be going back to.

This lady was my most exciting find. I spotted her hiding behind a rail of clothes as I was paying for something else, and snapped her up straight away. Judging by the clothes and hairstyle, I'm guessing she is from the 1930s. Isn't she lovely?

I also found these sweet cottage garden embroideries, with quotes by Patience Strong. There are a couple of similar embroideries on eBay, so I think they are from a kit.

I was strangely excited to find this green office tray for 20p. I've been wanting some vintage office supplies for a while (I've no idea why), but haven't had much luck until now. The mint green colour is perfect, and goes well with the jug.

And finally, a couple of old suitcases, which will make great display items at my next vintage fair.

What have you found recently?

Linking to Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures and Thrift Share Monday at Apron Thrift Girl.

happy christmas - and introducing the etsy shop

Happy Christmas everyone! December has been busy, and I've not had a chance to stop in here. I'm taking a break and will be raring to go in the new year!

I've been working hard on my new etsy shop - Lost Property Vintage - and have even enjoyed a few sales. I can't wait to make it even bigger and better next year.



See you all in 2012!

northampton vintage fair

Keeping the momentum going I will be at the Northampton Vintage Fair on Saturday.

Starting at 11am, it is at St Matthew's Parish Centre, 27a The Drive, Northampton, NN1 4RY. Stop by if you are in the area!

living vintage - bentwood chairs

One day I'll find a set of bentwood chairs for a bargain price. I love their classic, simple style, which seems to fit with any interior. My only worry is how comfy they may be.

But these fun penny round cushions from Australian company Castle would soften them - and cheer up any room.

(found via ish and chi)

my first vintage fair

That was a lot of fun! The vintage fair on Sunday was a success and I learnt a lot. I can't wait to do more next year.

Here's my stall, prior to a few tweaks. I set it all up on the dining table the day before, but needless to say it looked completely different on the day! The biggest item I sold was the globe, hiding under the table in the photo. S and I spent half an hour one evening comparing the names of the countries against the history books, and dated it to the 1930s/1940s.

Now I just have to unpack it all...

lost property finds - off to the fair

It's been a bit quie round here recently, and that's because I'm buried undernearth piles of boxes, preparing for my first vintage fair!

It's today (Sunday, 27th November) at Victoria Hall in Oundle, Northamptonshire. Drop by and say hello if you are in the area!

As well as some finds previously talked about here, I'll be bringing lots of new things. Including the Oxo tin above, and the accurately named 'little forks' below.

And if that wasn't enough, lost property vintage is now on etsy! More on that soon, but please have a look around.

Wish me luck!

(linking to Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures)

living vintage - hudson bay blanket

(photo: Design*Sponge)

Can't find your own thrifted Hudson Bay Blanket? Then why not knit one! This pattern from The Purl Bee looks fairly straight forward. Would you give it a try?

lost property finds

It's been a quiet year for vintage Christmas, but this week's find makes up for it.

This gang of Santa's and elves are about a foot high, and made of bendable wire. They are so much fun!

living vintage - photograph wall

What a great way to display your favourite vintage photograph. It would cheer you up every time you walked in the room.

(found via)

lost property finds - flea market find of the year

A special post for Sophie's Flea Market Find of the Year competition! Last week's jadeite bowls were certainly a special find. But I've chosen an item that I came across in the spring, just before I dusted off the blog and started posting regularly.

It's not often I find truely vintage pieces. Amongst the 1970s polyester, I discovered this Fifties cotton dress. It's full of beautiful details, from the buttons to the unusual waistline.

Around the same time, I came across this gorgeous black and purple floral dress. It's 1950s in style, but the design of the label suggests it might date from a decade or two later. No matter, it's a stunner. And I was particularly excited when I found this, because it was on the £1 rail!

I'm off to see what everyone else found!

lost property finds

I'm visiting my parents this week, which means not much time for thrifting. So here's something from a couple of weeks ago. A real piece of history, this is a field dressing from the Second World War. It only contains one of the two bandages in the little bag - I wonder where the other bandage went?

Believe it or not, it turned up at a jumble sale for 20p.

(photo by S)

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone!

(picture from Woop Studios)