On Saturday afternoon I had a few hours off. I love my family but sometimes a little 'me time' is a necessity. I took the opportunity to head over to a monthly flea market that I'd been trying to get to for a long time. The Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street, in Leith, is an awesome space with a ridiculous amount of natural light. It's home to Out of The Blue, an arts and education trust committed to community projects. There are offices and studios rented to creative businesses and a large space, perfect for markets, as well as shows, workshops and classes. There's a café too...for sustenance. On the last Saturday of every month the hall hosts the Out Of The Blue Flea Market from 10am till 3pm, and it's definitely worth a visit.
I picked up this vintage silk blouse for £1.50 and, the artist's mannequin, large wood bowl and awesome white and gold vase all came from the same seller, and were £2 a piece! So, I had a very fruitful and enjoyable afternoon which cost a total of £11.40, including £1.40 for the bus and £2.50 for the most tremendous flat white coffee from Artisan Roast on my wander home.
Did you find any treasure this weekend?
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Monday, 1 October 2012
Weekend Treasure Hunt
Labels:
accessories,
fashion,
flea market,
gold,
grey,
shopping,
vintage,
white,
wood
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Me and Mrs Jones
Another gem I came across at the Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition last Friday was Glasgow based, Niki Jones. These kantha quilts
are made from the most beautiful vintage saris. These photographs don't
even do them justice...in the flesh the colours are vibrant and the
cotton super soft and lightweight yet snug. The only reason I don't own
one yet is because I'd have to decide which to go for and my Libra brain
can't take the pressure...
see the Autumn/Winter 2011 catalogue here
...the cushions and rugs are pretty special too.
Labels:
accessories,
autumn/winter,
bedroom,
colour,
cushions,
design,
exhibition,
Glasgow,
India,
rug,
scotland,
textiles,
vintage,
yellow
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Oh my...
...what is the collective noun for dreamy leather (Hermes or other) luggage anyway...?
via Nick Wooster
via Nick Wooster
Friday, 9 July 2010
Cheeky Wallpaper

Hand-printed in Brighton by Dupenny, these wallpapers are inspired by all things vintage...but always with a sense of humour. Hang it in your 'downstairs loooo' and invite the mother-in-law round...


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