Our 14 mile bike ride to Oakington and back was proved worthwhile by all the lovely vintage finds we brought home with us.
It was the first time Jane and I had actually been shopping for the stall together. The items we each looked at highlighted the similarities and differences in our tastes for vintage and retro. I think this is why we have such a great mix of eclectic items to suit everyone.
Jane went home laden with lots of quirky china animals, a mysterious dish with holes in, and some great vintage dressing table items - a blue vanity set, a Wedgwood powder pot and a bedroom glass and decanter set.
Here is what ended up coming home with me:
It was the first time Jane and I had actually been shopping for the stall together. The items we each looked at highlighted the similarities and differences in our tastes for vintage and retro. I think this is why we have such a great mix of eclectic items to suit everyone.
Jane went home laden with lots of quirky china animals, a mysterious dish with holes in, and some great vintage dressing table items - a blue vanity set, a Wedgwood powder pot and a bedroom glass and decanter set.
Here is what ended up coming home with me:
And finishing on the British theme, a Queen mug. I've never seen a pale blue Coronation one like this before.
I wonder what we'll find next week.