Crazy for You!

Last week was a bit of a crazy one...

I was doing my day in the shop, returning home, making a very quick supper and then we were off again on the 18 mile round trip to take our daughter back into school for the performance of 'Crazy for You' every evening. But we loved every minute...and so did she...We wouldn't have missed it for the world...

Our gorgeous girl played the part of a flapper dancer...

and also Patricia, a rather well-to-do lady - The first year that she has been given a main part and in my view won't be the last...

She proved herself to be quite the thespian! (Proud Mum moment ;-))

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And talking of Mums, Mothering Sunday is fast approaching, earlier than usual here in the UK. So I have been putting my sewing machine through its paces again all week making suitable gifts for the 14th.

Plenty of pretty brooch pillows...

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And daintily decorated French bottles.

The arts and crafts style dressing table that I had in the corner, sold recently, so I replaced it with this rather lovely painted table and separate mirror...

As well as lots of feathery fluff for the boudoir look that I love ;-))

I've been changing round the displays a lot to keep the shop interesting, as I already have lots of regular customers. The people of Shepton Mallet and surrounding villages have been so welcoming and supportive...I am especially enjoying the fun chats we have, having spent the last 7 years selling via the web, this part of running a business is a bit of a novelty still!

There have also been a few more Bloggers who have very kindly made the long journey to visit, including Claire and Tracey - thank you for your visits ladies - it was lovely to meet you and to talk about vintage!

Perfect in purple (as you may know, one of my favourite colours)...

and with spring just around the corner now, a violet inspired selection.

The china display has been re-filled.

And the little bed has been dressed several times since I opened...who knew bedspreads were still so popular?

And the delphiniums that I bought over two weeks ago are still sitting pretty in the bathroom section!

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Well yesterday involved another buying trip, so I will be off shortly to work my way through my haul, checking items over, laundering if necessary, and pricing up.

As we head towards longer days and hopefully some finer weather, I wish you a happy week!

Niki x

PS: I just wanted to add that at the moment I am not able to offer mail order of my shop items. The logistics involved make it very time consuming and I still need this time to find my feet and promote my new business. Thanks for your understanding.