tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post7278847126933183140..comments2024-03-19T12:10:27.714+00:00Comments on Niki Fretwell: Fair DaysNiki Fretwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-26033293666699339212008-11-22T17:25:00.000+00:002008-11-22T17:25:00.000+00:00warmest congrats on the book. i just read a glowin...warmest congrats on the book. i just read a glowing review at/from cynthia's cottage design and had to visit your blog. everything is a treat to look at. your store was right out of a fairy tale!Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798112031329484014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-86373684703995141122008-11-22T02:03:00.000+00:002008-11-22T02:03:00.000+00:00Those fabrics are just so beautiful!Sandra Evertso...Those fabrics are just so beautiful!<BR/>Sandra EvertsonSandra Evertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392505188707270313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-34030106760868576282008-11-21T09:02:00.000+00:002008-11-21T09:02:00.000+00:00Wonderfuls finds and such a beautiful doll, she re...Wonderfuls finds and such a beautiful doll, she really is a beauty! By the way, How do you pronounce "Myfanwy"? Oooh i do love the Andrews sisters too, brilliant arrangements and their voices make me feel all vintage inside! I know every word. hehehehe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-67949189592182164702008-11-20T15:52:00.000+00:002008-11-20T15:52:00.000+00:00Such gorgeous fabrics and I adore the sweet doggy!...Such gorgeous fabrics and I adore the sweet doggy!!<BR/>MichellRose Garden Romantichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912786157286209403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-32560878476107665902008-11-20T03:00:00.000+00:002008-11-20T03:00:00.000+00:00I just discovered your blog and I'm heading over t...I just discovered your blog and I'm heading over to look at the book that has been highl recommended.. I'm definetly put you on my favorite blog roll..<BR/>hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-59868201538970936752008-11-19T18:40:00.000+00:002008-11-19T18:40:00.000+00:00Dear NikiI am certain that Myfanwy will not be sit...Dear Niki<BR/>I am certain that Myfanwy will not be sitting on Sue's shelf for long... I think she will be the cause of a stampede once the doors open! It is nice to know that part of you will be able to come to the fair!<BR/>I have been meaning to thank you for your very generous comment on my last blog post.. thank you so much. I do feel that you have had so much to do with my inspiration this year.. as it was you that started me on this exciting journey!<BR/>I hope you have a lovely Birthday weekend with your daughter..<BR/>With love<BR/>Michele xCowboys and Custard Mercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043221646753782790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-9923441389704674072008-11-19T17:27:00.000+00:002008-11-19T17:27:00.000+00:00Hi Niki, Im still savoring it :) Im going to pick ...Hi Niki, <BR/><BR/>Im still savoring it :) Im going to pick it up again tonight! its really so wonderful, you should be so so proud!!! I wished I was a better photographer, I wanted to show it in all its glory and my skills have much to be desired in that department, so I hope my words filled in! :)<BR/><BR/>anyway, was that cottage your home AND your store?? or was is just a store ?? I misunderstood that :) if that was your home, OMG, you lucky duck :)!! let me know when you move :) Its right out of a story book !!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, CynthiaCynthia's Cottage Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125688372820550824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-5954822392119269502008-11-19T16:17:00.000+00:002008-11-19T16:17:00.000+00:00Your treasures are delightful and your little lady...Your treasures are delightful and your little lady is precious. I would like to put a link to your site on my blog! Hope that's OK! THANK YOU!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-36209435261698640742008-11-19T05:40:00.000+00:002008-11-19T05:40:00.000+00:00Nikki, I just love to see what you have soooo many...Nikki, I just love to see what you have soooo many goodies. Please stop by my blog and pick up something special. :)Tea Time With Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618314389490571856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-26615334763858260192008-11-18T21:42:00.000+00:002008-11-18T21:42:00.000+00:00PS: I have you plaster dog's twin, except mine sti...PS: I have you plaster dog's twin, except mine still has his original silk ribbon!Country Cottage Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183233483232008162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-37339254261577329662008-11-18T21:40:00.000+00:002008-11-18T21:40:00.000+00:00Your "new" fabrics & treasures are l...Your "new" fabrics & treasures are lovely Niki. I am really looking forward to meeting Myfanwy on Saturday!Country Cottage Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183233483232008162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-76479319301420706942008-11-18T17:33:00.000+00:002008-11-18T17:33:00.000+00:00Hi Niki! I just wanted to let you know your GORGEO...Hi Niki! <BR/><BR/>I just wanted to let you know your GORGEOUS /FABULOUS/ STUNNING :) BOOK arrived this morning!! I just heated up some tea and sat down to glance through it and I was blown away, it is so beautiful, I was pulled into a cottage world .....and what a great collection of photographs and not to mention all the ideas it is packed with!! You did a fabulous job and you were so right when you said it has more photos than most books ever do!! <BR/><BR/>I dont want to read the whole thing in one sitting, it will be my treat to myself everyday , a little at a time :) I want to savior it and let it linger about in all its pretties!!<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for giving us a "get-away" without leaving the sofa , quilt and cup of tea behind!!<BR/><BR/>btw, I would love to feature it as a post on my blog and tell a little about how wonderful it is, but I wasnt sure of that would be ok, Id love to show a few of the pages in it , or link it to the site that allows people to see the first 10 etc, but let me know what you think first! no rush, I know you'r busy, thank you so much for such a beautiful read!!<BR/><BR/>I will treasure it!<BR/><BR/>~ Hugs ~ CynthiaCynthia's Cottage Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18125688372820550824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-80643840776695355232008-11-18T16:01:00.000+00:002008-11-18T16:01:00.000+00:00Lovely, lovely fabrics....Marion :0)Lovely, lovely fabrics....<BR/>Marion :0)Primchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892170693511052171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-84856294995246616552008-11-18T09:28:00.000+00:002008-11-18T09:28:00.000+00:00Gosh I love so many of the things that you've pick...Gosh I love so many of the things that you've picked up. I have my eye on a few things that I may have to treat myself to. Although my husband may kill me!A Thrifty Mrshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00593954537911177381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-26829155797726726882008-11-18T09:11:00.000+00:002008-11-18T09:11:00.000+00:00Hi Claudette,Many thanks for your kind, sweet comm...Hi Claudette,<BR/>Many thanks for your kind, sweet comment! Hope your parcel will be with you soon! I agree with you about the London prices - I am originally from Hertfordshire and regularly went to London on shopping trips years ago. I was lucky to do my work experience through college at Liberty’s! <BR/>I fully intend to keep prattling-on on my blog - just I may not get round to visit others - just for a little while, whilst I catch-up!<BR/>Yes, hope to add more before Christmas! ;-))<BR/>Have a great week,<BR/>NikiNiki Fretwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-4861781929953838652008-11-18T08:54:00.000+00:002008-11-18T08:54:00.000+00:00Niki,I adore your blog and am not surprised it has...Niki,<BR/>I adore your blog and am not surprised it has been extended to such a sublime book. As one of your "fans" who sent an e-mail, I would be sorry not to read anymore of your musings regarding the old, tattered and previously loved. BUT hands up, I wait with bated breath for my poor beleagured postie to arrive with a NOSTALGIA box. In London vintage goodies are limited and then tend to be repros in some "yummy-mummy" shop in Notting Hill. Everything you do, would be marked up to at least 4 times! You have a keen eye, rare talent and strike me as the most generous & gracious person...just do what makes you happy.<BR/>P.S Did you say more will be added to the catalogue for Christmas..:0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-29693723383444959632008-11-18T01:08:00.000+00:002008-11-18T01:08:00.000+00:00Beautiful finds (I LOVE the fabrics), an exquisite...Beautiful finds (I LOVE the fabrics), an exquisite ragdoll, and yet never a need to excuse yourself from blogging... craft and sew to your heart's delight, my friend! =) hugs! -beachy xoCape Cod Rambling Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101217926712078715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-61818922320738724122008-11-17T23:14:00.000+00:002008-11-17T23:14:00.000+00:00ooh I NEVER see such fabrics at flea markets up he...ooh I NEVER see such fabrics at flea markets up here! I expect it's that you have spent years developing a very good eye for spotting them!<BR/>Myfanwy is just beautiful - Oh and that lovely mohair scarf - I have a few vintage ones and I keep kidding myself I'll wear them, but they tickle and I always look less 'arty vintage' than 'crabby sneezing granny' so it's not a good look! :-)<BR/>Don't worry about visiting blogs- you just make the most of the Christmas orders and concentrate on making all your fans happy by keeping that shop stocked! t.xxxxxxTeena Vallerinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321578309574367426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-88289013366937097742008-11-17T22:22:00.000+00:002008-11-17T22:22:00.000+00:00Hi NikiMyfanwy is comfortably settled amongst the ...Hi Niki<BR/><BR/>Myfanwy is comfortably settled amongst the lace and patchwork and quite likes the chair I plan to sit her on! I shall take great care of her until she goes to her new home, wherever that may be.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sue xxVintage to Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227207487929669724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-79590617662982513762008-11-17T22:15:00.000+00:002008-11-17T22:15:00.000+00:00Niki What great finds!Your dolly is so adorable an...Niki What great finds!Your dolly is so adorable and of course the fabrics are to die for! <BR/>~Tamtamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821594262805907663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-34168167173986353322008-11-17T21:30:00.000+00:002008-11-17T21:30:00.000+00:00Niki...can you see me drooling from where you are....Niki...can you see me drooling from where you are...why can I ever find flea markets like that???? I havent been to a good flea market for years...everything you bought is lovely especialy the little dog, I think he would love to come and live in Yorkshire!!!Wonderful news about all the items you are selling I am not suprised everything on your website is lovely... Its a shame you are feeling pulled in all dirctions with work and websites etc etc It's all about balance...I should know I have been trying to find balance for the last twenty years love and hugs HA time to dancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937288812854037401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-9643390013604613732008-11-17T21:26:00.000+00:002008-11-17T21:26:00.000+00:00I'm in love with those gorgeous fabrics Niki, espe...I'm in love with those gorgeous fabrics Niki, especially the garlands. What a wonderful haul. Beautiful.<BR/>Hope you don't have to work your fingers too close to the bone. You'll deserve a lovely break at Christmas.<BR/>StephxCurlew Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743251099471763243noreply@blogger.com