Sunday 21 April 2013

....didn't we have a loverly time.....

....yesterday me and miss daisy
bravely crossed the dorset/somerset border
to visit the frome vintage fair...
...it was well worth a visit...
...40 stalls of loveliness...
(out of focus due to shaking with excitement/anticipation)
...we were very excited...
...but with limited pennies in our pockets
...we tried very hard to be sensible...
....we did a 'once over' 
only investing in 'must have' pieces...
..then had a latte break to catch our breath..
...only to return to scoop up
our chosen goodness...
...how could a squirrel resist this fabric?
i often visit donna flower's 
gorgeous website...
...so it was lovely to actually meet her.. 
..i had to have this fabric too...
...i also found this lovely old biscuit tin..
...and some little bits and bobs...
...leaving me with my last few coins...
...to buy this vintage french dolly wardrobe.. 
...pictured here it is truly filthy...
..and a bit smelly...
...but i am busy 'upcycling' today...
...watch this space!
x



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33 comments:

  1. Hen21 April 2013 at 18:14

    Ooh, I was so hoping you might post some pics, thank you very much. Love your finds, what an outrageuously cute mini wardrobe! Ms Flower's wares are always too much to resist...
    Hen x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:06

      ....we could've done SO much more damage......but very happy with my treasure x

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  2. Ashley cramp21 April 2013 at 19:01

    We certainly did have a lovely time and those brownies were to die for!!... I have 2 suprises for you from today aswell (have not pictured them in my post)...hee hee

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:06

      .....you are such a tease...SHOW and TELL!!!!!!thank you for a fun time x

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  3. humphreycumfycushion21 April 2013 at 20:14

    Some gorgeous finds, especially love the fabrics ... what's your plan makes with these?

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:08

      ....at the moment they are folded in a miniature stash inside my 'upcycled' dolly wardrobe....so i can just admire them!........sure they will evolve into something soon......x

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  4. Jelly Jam21 April 2013 at 20:34

    Normally I'd be a tad jealous looking at that bed full of critters but I've had a fantastic time with visitors this weekend! Lovely fabric. I've got that Eastery one too.
    Ellie
    x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:10

      .....there were lots of lovely old critters....my favourite too but i was being grown up and thinking of my distinct lack of critter space at home.......pining a little for the lamb in the fuzzy 2nd photo.....oh no ....should've got him! Glad you had a special weekend x

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  5. June21 April 2013 at 20:49

    I love the fabrics and the french smelly(!) dolly wardrobe.
    June

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  6. Maria21 April 2013 at 20:54

    ~ Ooh could just imagine you two girls...haha...such fun.....~ I wouldn't have had a any pennies left, Miss Squirrel....Please show us more of the dollies wardrobe...So pretty ~ love Maria x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:13

      ....next post i promise......we literally were pooling our coppers together at the end!.....all part of the fun i think! shame you aren't nearer as i think you'd have loved it too x

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  7. Vintage Sheet Addict21 April 2013 at 20:56

    I'd love to have gone, glad you had a good time! :) x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:14

      ...maybe we should have a bloggers convention and all get together!!!(there'd have to be a big -and i mean big - vintage fair going on...how much fun would THAT be? x

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  8. Georgina21 April 2013 at 22:05

    Liking x

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  9. the linen cloud21 April 2013 at 22:10

    Sounds like a great day out ... I think you spent your pennies wisely ... they are lovely fabrics :) ... Bee xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:15

      thank you bee.......i'm not normally wise when it comes to shopping....just ask daisy! :) x

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  10. Mezz22 April 2013 at 09:06

    im a bit jealous of ur day out!looks like u had a ball and found much cuteness!xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:16

      thank you mezz......so much cuteness but not enough cash! x

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  11. The Faerie Factory22 April 2013 at 09:22

    What lovely finds, pennies well spent. Sarah x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:17

      thank you ......there was so much choice...just as well they only happen once in a while.....!x

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  12. Crafted by Carly22 April 2013 at 09:27

    Drooling over those photos - and the thought of such a day out! :-)
    Carly
    x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:18

      ...apologies for the fuzz but when there's shopping to do one can't be wasting valuable time taking pics!!!!...you get the idea though....it was great! x

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  13. Unknown22 April 2013 at 10:46

    Thank you for inspiring me to try and make a little felt purse like your blue one, it's so cute. Eco Ethel xx

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:19

      .....isn't it adorable...one of my last minute finds.....would love to see your finished purse! x

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  14. Vintage Jane22 April 2013 at 13:37

    So glad you had a good day and managed to find some goodies ... and of course it was so good to meet you at last! M x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:21

      ....glad you had a good day too...we were wanting to wander the gorgeous streets of Frome but my little squirrel had had enough!....it was quite exhausting and i think i am still recovering! hope to see you again soon x

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  15. Unknown22 April 2013 at 13:51

    Hi, I have just found your sweet blog via Vintage sheet addict. I to went to the vintage Fair at Frome Liz always puts on an amazing fair with some wonderful sellers. Love your little tin and fabric you bought. I will pop back again soon. Best wishes, dee x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:22

      oh hello there.....thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment...how funny to think we probably passed each other by!.....best wishes to you x

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  16. Anonymous22 April 2013 at 19:49

    Oooh what a post full of loveliness, love your new fabric
    Thea x

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    1. the vanilla squirrel22 April 2013 at 22:23

      thank you thea.....i could've done with a few days there to really rummage the whole lot! x

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  17. vintage grey23 April 2013 at 01:01

    Looks like a lovely time and I adore those fabrics!!! Have a great week! xo Heather

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