Yesterday, we made our way down to Cornwall, to a little place called St Agnes.
'Vintage in a Teacup' was taking place in the church hall,
which had this lovely mural on one wall:
There were some gorgeous stalls there.
I spotted this little bit of 50s Alfred Meakin on one stall.
And...
My stall was next to, 'Dig for Victory'!
I have to say that my fabrics have never before been exhibited next to onions,
spuds, kale, cooking apples, cucumbers
and rhubarb....so there's a first time for everything!
And jolly fine onions they were too...I brought some home!
I love to see stringed onions!
I also spotted Tubby Trex...a huge favourite of mine when I was little!
(And another fave, Milly Molly Mandy, nearby!)
We had a lovely day and the people were exceedingly friendly...in particular
the tea room waiters and waitress!
A big 'well done' to the organisers of this event, Siobhan and Tina.
'Vintage' has certainly hit Cornwall!
Hope everyone is having a lovely bank holiday weekend!
;-)
Now that's my kind of vintage ... it looks like the real thing 99% of the time, not CK let's-jump-on-the-vintage-band-wagon-and-create-vintage-look-things-and-make-a-packet-in-the-process stuff (sorry, all you CK fans!) And to have tea there, that really is the icing on the cake, har, har! I was only explaining to Himself yesterday who Milly Molly Mandy was (he'd not heard of her, but then he wouldn't have done: Tarzan and Biggles were for him when he was a boy!)
ReplyDeleteMargaret P
What fun! I wish I'd been there looking for treasures and ideas then enjoying a big piece of fruitcake. I love the "Dig for Victory" sign. Maybe this year I'll grow enough onions to hang in generous bunches. XXX
ReplyDeleteIt all looks wonderful - must get to some more!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
Initially I found our cuzzin Jacks warm ,friendly and welcoming
ReplyDeleteBUT!
Soon the darker side of their customs and culture showed themselves in their true light
I was outraged to find at such a genteel affair, such public executions.
What had they done?
Had they had a fair trial?
Was there no alternative punishment?
Was there a peel process ? ( groan )
I know in my heart of hearts that they didn't do it, cos I know my onions
Barbaric indeed, no chance to proclaim the St Agnes 7 were innocent or not and call for their freedom
Rhubarb! I hear you say
Well maybe we'll talk about them soon
So glad you had a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your great comment Sal! Hope the lovely looking Cornwall fair was profitable! xx
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