Thursday, 31 December 2009

Vintage faff mode! ;-)



Today was one of those days when we could have a long, leisurely walk around our fave city... with no pressures !
We started off with coffee, overlooking the Cathedral Green.
If you look at this fab picture, (by Henderson Cisz ), then we are 'coffeeing' on the rhs, just behind where two people are walking.
Shame you can't see us...but I am waving ;-)

That done, we ambled down Fore Street to Ottos.
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You have to go to Ottos every day if you possibly can as the turnover of vintage/retro items is such that... blink and you'll miss it!
But you will also find this In Fore Street :
The Real McCoy

Vintage clothing...and their own coffee shop.

The shop on the right is full of beads...so if you are also into that sort of crafting then this little alleyway is the one for you.

Back home ..and I faffed..like you do!

Vintage loveliness...

I was in 'Vintage faff mode'!

I 've altered these embroidery hoops into hanging containers..and filled them with vintage patchwork pieces,vintage buttons, threads,ribbons etc


They will be in my shop soon...I hope I get there first to buy them !

;-)



Something which I wish I had made arrived today...well two things actually!


I had two cushions which needed covers and I just happened to spot these on 'Folksy'.


They are even nicer in the flesh...here's the blog of that lovely crafter...

http://midsummerstitches.blogspot.com/

And now, all that remains for me to say to everyone is...

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

;-) xxx

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30 comments:

  1. Simone31 December 2009 at 19:01

    The patchwork cushions are gorgeous! Happy New Year Sal with lots of faffing in it!!! x

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  2. Local Girl31 December 2009 at 19:16

    Just fabulous finds! Happy New Year to you too, wishing you all the best for 2010 :)

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  3. galant31 December 2009 at 19:31

    Lovely cushions - I spent the day writing so I hardnly noticed that it was dull and grey outside! Happy New Year to you and yours,
    Margaret P

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  4. Victoria - Florence and Mary31 December 2009 at 20:18

    Happy New Year!!!

    Victoria xx

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  5. Midsummer Stitches31 December 2009 at 20:19

    Happy New Year All! So glad you liked the cushions, enjoyed making them.
    x

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  6. Callies Cottage31 December 2009 at 20:29

    HAPPY CRAFTY NEW YEAR SAL!!
    All the best,
    Cally x

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  7. menopausalmusing31 December 2009 at 20:37

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! (So that's what you did with the embroidery hoops.....). Those cushions are works of art. :O)

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  8. Lyn31 December 2009 at 21:11

    I can faff with the best of them!
    Happy New Year to you and yours Sal!
    Love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  9. Josie-Mary31 December 2009 at 23:17

    Happy new year to you & the family, let's hope 2010 will be a good one.
    Looks like a very productive day :) Have you seen the new wool shop in Fore street? I was planning on making a visit this week but been too busy at work :( x

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  10. BusyLizzie1 January 2010 at 08:38

    Happy New Year Sal, hope its a good one for the Snippets! Lizzie xx

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  11. landcuckoo1 January 2010 at 09:10

    Lovely goodies as usual Sal and those cushions are delightful.
    Happy New Year to you and your family, best wishes
    Sarah x

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  12. KC'sCourt!1 January 2010 at 09:39

    Happy New Year. I like what you have done with the embroidery rings. And I love those cushions

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  13. Ticking stripes1 January 2010 at 10:06

    Vintage faff mode is just the best - only bettered by productive faff mode! Great makes. Happy new year!

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  14. Rosie1 January 2010 at 10:21

    Well, I hope 2010 holds lots of vintage and faffing for you as well as lots of cups of coffee in your favourite place:) Happy New Year!

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  15. Guenievre1 January 2010 at 10:24

    Très bonne année à toi Sally !
    Et beaucoup de bricolages sympathiques à nous montrer ! Tu as toujours de bonnes idées !
    Happy New Year !

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  16. Ragged Roses1 January 2010 at 11:08

    Happy New Year to you and your family Sal! May it be filled with lots more of your special kind of faffing!
    Kimx

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  17. Anonymous1 January 2010 at 11:56

    Much faffing loveliness as always. Happy New Year Sal! ... :0)

    Shirl x

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  18. Michela1 January 2010 at 12:07

    Happy New Year to all the Sal's Snippets family!!!!

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  19. Country Cottage Chic1 January 2010 at 13:15

    A Happy New Year Sal & may you do lots of vintage faffing over the coming year!

    Jayne

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  20. Tina1 January 2010 at 14:55

    Happy New Year, Sal!!
    xxx

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  21. galant1 January 2010 at 15:06

    I think I'm due for a lifetime achievement award in faffing! This could be the alternative New Year's Honours List - the Faffing for Britain award! Bags I the first one!
    Margaret P

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  22. Diane1 January 2010 at 20:46

    I love the word "Faff" - I faff" for England!! Lots of love to you and your family and heres wishing for a great 2010 xxxx

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  23. Country Bliss1 January 2010 at 22:12

    Happy New Year to you and your family.
    Yvonne x

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  24. Twiggy1 January 2010 at 23:47

    Happy New Year Sal !!!
    Twiggy x

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  25. ginny2 January 2010 at 10:27

    Happy New Year Mr and Mrs Snippets.... hope it is a fabulous one!
    with warmest wishes
    ginny xxx

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  26. Helen2 January 2010 at 10:50

    Happy New Year too Sal!! Love Helen xx

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  27. Annie2 January 2010 at 13:28

    Happy New Year Sal. I recognised the lovely building in your photo straight away, I have sat and had coffee in that exact same spot.I really hope I get the chance to visit Devon again this year I have missed it the last couple of years.
    Ann x

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  28. Flower Girl2 January 2010 at 14:49

    Happy New Year Sal! Rebecca x

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  29. Yvonne Temple2 January 2010 at 22:09

    Happy New Year Sal. Love the patchwork cushions and also love The Real Mccoy... its a real treasure trove isn't it?
    xx

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  30. Sarah3 January 2010 at 07:57

    Happy New Year Sal! I'm into patchwork at the moment and love those cushions of yours. x

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