So I quickly changed the window display at the front of my shop to fit in with the activities.
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C1930's silk and lace bodice.
I don't think I should give too much away at this stage, so I will publish some of the 111 photos that I took yesterday(!), later in the year once the BBC's programme has been shown.
I don't think I should give too much away at this stage, so I will publish some of the 111 photos that I took yesterday(!), later in the year once the BBC's programme has been shown.
The Market Cross did look wonderfully romantic though...
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Yesterday was the final day of the filming of the Edwardian era.
The shops today are starting their transformation to the 1930's style. Filming for that will begin again next week.
The shops today are starting their transformation to the 1930's style. Filming for that will begin again next week.
Before they took everything away from the Edwardian Grocer's shop, I asked if I could buy all of the lavender bunches that they had left. I was allowed, and this morning I had the wonderfully fragrant task of tying up the 22 bunches for drying.
Lavender was used as a tea drink during this era, and so was readily available from the grocers shop at the time. I believe the lavender flowers that I‘ve bought were locally grown - they are beautifully fresh and hopefully will dry well. I tied each bunch with a length of antique lace and some purple seam binding ribbon to form a loop for hanging.
I then clipped them up on the display pole above my shop's counter.
They smell divine and I've already sold several bunches this afternoon.
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And more flowers arrived today - These were from Jill, who called into my shop this morning with this pretty posy. Thank you Jill!
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That's it for now...
Have a lovely weekend,
Have a lovely weekend,
Niki x
Hello Niki! Your shop looks like such a treasure...oh, how I wish it was in my town! Everything here is sooo beautiful and charming! ...I just get lost in a dream every time I pop in!...How exciting about the BBC filming. Your photos are wonderful, and I loved your new window display. Have a great, lovely smelling weedend! ;) Paulette
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - the lavender bunches you made. But then everything about your shop is lovely. I'm hoping I can get over for the 1930s event. I wonder if they'll arrange a 1930s market? In any case I am assuming the modern revived Friday market is still going? best wishes Cx
ReplyDeleteOhhh - that's literally "Christmas in July"! I hope we are able to view this programme over here in the States once it is completed. Happy Weekend, Niki!
ReplyDeleteyou lucky thing working with that lovely smell all day.
ReplyDeleteGillx
Hi Niki, Long time no see!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your shop is still as gorgeous as when I came to visit!
Quick thinking asking about the lavender, what a great business woman you are eh? So pretty too, I don't know anyone who has ever said they don't enjoy it's heavenly scent. X
What fun it would be to have time to watch everything from your vantage point! I'm glad you are sharing some pictures with us, too. The lavender bunches are so full and colorful. They must have been heavenly to work on with the pretty lace and ribbon! Have a great weekend. ♥♫
ReplyDeleteI can smell that lovely Lavender just looking at the picture
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxx
The lavender looks gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteOh Niki another lovely post - noted the time you did it!! I am so lazy at posting I just dont know how you do it. The lavender is lovely what a deep blue. I cannot wait to see the programme when it is on the box. Have a good summer - I think yours is one of those shops you need a couple of hours in at least............
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice , all the pictures you take !
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how wonderful, how exciting to see all the filming! LOVE the lavender, great thinking to put it in the shop, I bet it smells heavenly. Catherine x
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ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! Your blog is so pretty, I did my Masters at Bath Uni - what a lovely part of the world. I'll definitely pay your shop a visit if we ever come your way - it looks gorgeous!
I don't think Shepton has ever looked so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can smell all those lovely flowers all the way over here
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Hi Niki!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice walk in the Edwardian era, which I love very, after the Victorian era.
Here the temperature is cooler, good luck! ;o))
A dear greeting, Maria.
(with translator)
One day I will get to your divine shop.I can't wait I really can't
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs Lynn xxx
What an utterly beautiful shop, and I love the garlands decorating the market cross Linda:)
ReplyDeleteWOW! I wish I had the opportunity of purchasing one of your gorgeous lavender bunches!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the last shot. So Country Living.
Hugs,
Monicaxo
Thanks for sharing this post. Love the curtains in the store front door, and love all the dispalys. Hugs Mary
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ReplyDeleteWell done - that lavender looks gorgeous. I might try and get over on Friday, but may not manage it!
Sue x