Vintage Spotting at Cambridge Town and Country Show

Yesterday I visited the Cambridge Town and Country Show on Parker's Piece. Now in its 7th year, this local event prides itself on having 'something for everybody'. Well it certainly looked to have fun, food and entertainment aplenty, but I wanted to find what it had to offer a vintage addict like me! Here's what I found:

First I spotted these vintage sewing notions to fuel my haberdashery habit. This cute little sewing  box came home with me, along with a collection of buttons and an unusual double ended crochet hook. 

In the craft tent I came across a rail of dress made from old kimonos. This is the one I liked best with its classic oriental print. 

I also found the fabulous Tweed Vixen, fellow exhibitor from Cambridge Style Week, and her contemporary twists on classic tweed. These colourful notebook cover were bright and modern, yet the fabric gives them a vintage feel. 

Over in an outside stall I discovered this antique remnant. Isn't the jet beading exquisite? My guess is that is was a strip cut off the hem of a Victorian gown. 

The same stall also had this fun flamenco table. I love pictorial coffee tables like this and I can picture it being the focal point of a retro 50s room. 

The show also had plenty to offer for those fond of vintage transport. From this vintage inspired cargo bicycle...

...to this iconic midcentury microcar...

...and of course a few classic steam trains. 

So as you can see the show had plenty to keep me and my vintage obsession entertained. Anywhere that you can find vintage novelty buttons gets a tick in my book! 

The Cambridge Town and Country Show continues today (Sunday 9th June) so if you're local why not head on down!  And don't forget to let me know how you get on ;-) 

Sophie