Success at Semley!

Now, I'm under strict orders from Sue to have photos of the first (and very successful!) Dairy House 'Vintage Textile and Costume Day' up on my blog...Pronto! She can be very bossy you know! ;-))
Despite me being shattered after such a busy day...Anything for you, Sue! ;-))

But I'll start with my stand, if that's OK?!

Under the verandah of the old dairy building we were each allocated our spot to showcase our wares. Thankfully the spring weather did us proud and we saw some sunshine, but with a chilly breeze keeping us on our toes when we had to chase the odd item being caught up in it.

And yes, despite my noticeable lack at being organised this week, I think I just about managed to pull off a display!

I'd like to thank everyone who came to my stand, made a purchase or two, or came over for a quick chat - It made for a very special day. At this point I would also just like to mention Maria and Sergio who once again came from Italy to not only visit the fair, but also to visit me in my shop last week! Lovely to see you both again! x

There were lots of familiar faces; at this late stage in the day, too numerous to mention; I'm flagging now, but I had a ball chatting to so many like-minded gals from the Blogging or 'vintage textile' world.

I know Sue was thrilled to see the fair so well attended.

So, moving on from my stand...

I was lucky to be next to Donna and her Mum, and was constantly cheered by the wonderfully colourful stand that Donna is so famous for!

Opposite me was Loveday's pitch with its sumptuous selection of antique textiles and lace. I bought two panels of her lily of the valley fabric that can be seen in the bottom left of the photo. It's a Sanderson chintz, soft and silky with age...and pink!...love it!

Behind me was my buddy Helen, who always creates a wonderfully coordinated display of temptingness! Some of you may have met her at Portscatho, and if not, she will be offering some of her hand made pretties at the next V&H fair in May.

Cecile could also be found under the verandah with her fine selection of vintage fashions and interesting artifacts.

Doing the quick flit with my camera, I then spotted the gorgeous table covering on Caroline's stand and she told me it was for sale! It's another Sanderson fabric, printed with glorious bouquets on a rich red background. I had to wait till the end of the fair (obviously!), but it came home with me.

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to take photos of all the other lovely stands, but visitors started arriving early at this stage...and I needed to do a quick shufti inside DH too.
Just inside the main entrance is Sue's charming collection of mannequins (amongst lots of other things!), each covered in a patchwork of antique fabrics...

and with their own handmade button necklaces!

Sue also has space on the top floor of the dairy, which she shares with Lizzie.

Here is a selection of Liz's delights, some fresh from France.

Didn't she do a great renovation job on the silver mannequin head?!

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Right, there we go, that's all I can manage this evening (hope I've said enough, Boss!). I'd like to join the general chorus of saying thank you to Sue for making the day such a flying success...I'm sure that there will be plenty more DH textile days to come in the future.

I'm looking forward to a 'day off' tomorrow...if I can ignore all the housework that is calling to me, that is!

Hope you've enjoyed your day too,

Niki x