Friday 29 April 2011

Change your heart, look around you...

Hello!   Thank you for calling in.
What a happy day...I have so enjoyed the Royal Wedding, watching the TV with half an eye, as I have been preparing for the vintagebazaar in Frome, Somerset, tomorrow Saturday 30th April.
 I have been really busy making brooches, pin cushions, clutch bags and needlecases.
 Using lovely old, softly worn cottons and French linen.
 The Fair is of the highest quality, with top notch fantastic stall holders and I am very, very happy to be part of the day, selling my handmade items and vintage textiles.   Please come along and say 'hello' if you can.
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I have been receiving the most wonderfully supportive comments in reply to my last post.   I have been hearing from lots of bloggers who have the same or similar conditions and it is always good to talk to someone who has the same view point.   One contact made and I feel is already a friend, is julie ~ My Curious Tea Party.   A very special lady and reading her last post was very humbling.
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Thank you for stopping by... I leave you with a picture from this lovely day...
I am in awe of the way the ...erm hat/fascinator stays aloft!  
pic from mirror

24 comments:

Lyn said...

Good luck with the fair, your things are beautiful I am sure you will do well.I loved Kates dress, she looked stunning don't you think?
love
Lyn
xxx

Hoola Tallulah said...

Wishing you all the luck for the fair, I am sure you will have a whale of a time and sell lots, how could you not? Your creations are so prettyfull!
I read Julie's blog and her heartfelt letter to you, quite moving. Sometimes it does us well to remember that we all have a cross to bear, it is amazing that relative strangers can reach out and support each other in this way. The kindness shown to me by this community never fails to delight me, and likewise, the kindness shown to you. Sending you lots of love and well wishes <3

A time to dance said...

Hello my lovely...hope you have a good day at the fair...I love the hearts - you know what I am like about hearts...I have been thinking about you a lot lately...

The Patchwork Heart said...

I too have had a truly wonderful day at the wedding. Love love love your hearts ♥♥♥
Heather x

Anonymous said...

what beautiful creations,, wish i was closer I would love to go to the Fair,,thank you for sharing,,

Julie Whitmore Pottery said...

Dear Viv,

Best of times at the fair,
and thank you for the link to Julie's blog, amazing person.
xx
julie

Niki Fretwell said...

So looking forward to sitting next to you tomorrow Viv - your high quality hand crafted products are always a joy to behold.
Safe journey and take care of your lovely self,
Niki x

Sharon Lovejoy said...

Hearts to you dear!

The hat, hmmm, it is part of what keeps life so interesting.

I wish you and the newlyweds JOY!

Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

mamabeaks said...

First, best of wishes at the Vintage Bazaar........ I really love those brooches! I just read Julie's blog and she is a wonderful and brave woman. and actually, so are you. xxoo

Flaming Nora said...

Good luck with the fair.
Sounds as though you have had some brave decisions to make. I'm sure your new path will be an interesting, insightful and exciting one.
xx
oh and by the way they nailed the fascinator to her head, thats how it stays up.
No sense no feeling as they say!

Woo Gilchrist said...

Lovely Lovely things!! Have a great day tomorrow. xxx

ainelivia said...

all the best at the Fair.... yes saw this hat earlier and remarked to my friend that it reminded me of a giant ampersand attached to her forehead....

lynda Howells said...

good luck with your fairs. I was at the wedding..saw that hat and her sister's hat...what on earth made them buy them!!!! the wedding was amazing ....l was so glad we live in london.....xxxxlynda
ps...go to my facebook page and you will see loads of images........(lynda Howells)..if you want to. I will get them on my blog soon!

Joanna said...

Wishing you well for tomorrow's fair.

The wedding was LOVELY, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. I'm really not sure about Princess Beatrice's hat though............. (I have seen it referred to as an octopus sitting on her head!).

Bobo Bun said...

Glad to see that you're still making your fabulous things. Especially love the new header. All teh best for a fabulous day tommorow.

X

peggy aplSEEDS said...

i am always in awe with your work. i love it! all the best for your fair!

fee @ chipper nelly said...

what a busy weekend!
hopefully by the time you are reading this you are home with a cup of tea/large glass of wine in hand...
fingers crossed for a nicely busy day for you,
fee ♥

made-and-found said...

Hope you have a fab time at the fair,Viv.Im sure youll sell everything as all your work is so beautiful.I enjoyed the wedding and thought the Middleton family showed much better fashion sense than the royal family.What was Beatrice thinking?
Anne x

Travel With Lulu said...

Princess Beatrice - unforgettable :) Good luck on your show - everything you photographed looks beautiful and really soft - well loved. Have a great weekend XOL

Anonymous said...

delicious -
I love upcycled vintage patchwork..

yum

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

No doubt you will be quite successful at the fair as all of your work is awe-inspiring. I adore those sweet hearts and all the fabrics you are using to create with. As for the hat ... no comment. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy

Jane said...

Oh, Viv, it would be a wish come true to turn up at your stall. What wondrously gorgeous goodies you have created, Yet again. Your imagination and creativity never fail to surprise and inspire me. As you know from my post this week. Wishing you only the best J x

Anonymous said...

Good luck, and btw, the hat is staple-gunned to her forehead.

lettice leaf said...

Viv, You may not have guessed it! BUT I am totally in awe of your skills. Would you one day consider doing a Masterclass? Hope you had a brill day yesterday. All love, dear heart, LLX