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I really do want to say thank you to the bloggers and customers who entered the give-away. Your nice comments were much appreciated! We are going to have another fun little give-away soon so don't fret if you didn't win this time...

Georgie is always keen to be involved in blog posts, especially give-aways. She loves picking out the winning name. This time her little fingers led her to choose......



Devon Dumpling !!! Congratulations Lou Lou! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I do!

I have been meaning to share a little news with you. We have a new family member who arrived almost 2 weeks ago.

This is Brandy, our first pony.

We have been thinking of getting a pony for George for a few years now so we are quite excited about her arrival.


Of course, being first time owners is pretty daunting. It is not like having a new dog (unless you have a dog who weighs at least 500lbs!) Still, we are learning so much so quickly and are SO enjoying this beautiful creature!



We visited an antiques fair this past weekend. It was open from Friday until Sunday but as we were quite busy with out "new arrival" Sunday was the only day we had avialable to go. It can be hit or miss with regards to attending on a Sunday. You may get some last minute bargains or there may simply be very little left. I found it to be the latter unfortunately although we did manage to come home with a few nice pieces. I tend to like to come back with the car full to bursting point but there is always next time!

I did visit a stall run by a lady who really did have a unique creative flair for display. She sold vintage "country set" items amongst other things. She had beautiful vintage riding boots and tweeds, hats and tweed fabrics. I was impressed by her diplay at the front of her stall which included a vintage fitted tweed jacket and some of her lovely tweed fabric draped to make a skirt and a cravat. Finishing off the look was a vintage fox stole. (We would NEVER condone the use of modern fur but as this is a vintage/antique one, the deed was done long ago and I see no need to simply throw it away).


It was a completely "vintage" look and yet so modern, reminding me of a Vivien Westwood design. I was impressed.

We also spotted a superb painted French Clock.



The photos are truly awful and do not do justice to it but trust me when I say it was incredible! In the right setting it would have been the "Pièce de résistance". Unfortunately it was a...bit...over our budget!








Lots of "new" items have been listed at Vintage Lifestyle so please stop by for a look....