tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33807609262229562642024-03-14T11:22:21.160-07:00Matt ArtPixMatt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.comBlogger898125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-33052057417808206742024-03-14T11:21:00.000-07:002024-03-14T11:21:27.030-07:00RENOVATIONS!<p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The winter is slowly coming to an end, so I've finally managed to venture out into my yard to work on a few bits of vintage furniture.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Not having any handy workshop, it all has to be done in my tiny yard, so I'm completely weather dependent.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I can then renovate the bits of furniture I buy, to sell at my vintage markets.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Here are a few things I've worked on this week.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A gorgeous Edwardian side table, Mid-Century coffee table with rack underneath, and a fabulously kitsch 1960s table! </b></span></span><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzfXtCLFPQqP-eRU9rj7hqw4eVPESlm7hmDFcUIq7JwnQdZQwtV6ueVh3ZsGPPMr_DrnajQgknjdxKKZ97bgSa-qzmP9kUHM1Y4xkXfPSusc-nNaHMLofA8YXdDVAiacPJN_c_r65pEZzcAxrKlZFZea9HQmA5D0nz7qSyDCrbPQT6bgkCf9kTSdXGXH5L" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1701" data-original-width="2250" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzfXtCLFPQqP-eRU9rj7hqw4eVPESlm7hmDFcUIq7JwnQdZQwtV6ueVh3ZsGPPMr_DrnajQgknjdxKKZ97bgSa-qzmP9kUHM1Y4xkXfPSusc-nNaHMLofA8YXdDVAiacPJN_c_r65pEZzcAxrKlZFZea9HQmA5D0nz7qSyDCrbPQT6bgkCf9kTSdXGXH5L=w499-h378" width="499" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN2s_9-ZLGFB6p3P56Y_SwfvcAZNXFsbiDI1OMec3ZsNulQiY_N96H6ks2t3v5YaPMdiINanv_9-wimZbopJX8Zibjkd2JSaSkE-eqRo-VSWeAiZ-egIJXIBnX7XPn6ZpUeVr7K-PmUckx4s29KARehxWVgCnAuhByTCgpcbxkL9KjBsdsy9z1LV2HKodm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="2142" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN2s_9-ZLGFB6p3P56Y_SwfvcAZNXFsbiDI1OMec3ZsNulQiY_N96H6ks2t3v5YaPMdiINanv_9-wimZbopJX8Zibjkd2JSaSkE-eqRo-VSWeAiZ-egIJXIBnX7XPn6ZpUeVr7K-PmUckx4s29KARehxWVgCnAuhByTCgpcbxkL9KjBsdsy9z1LV2HKodm=w482-h377" width="482" /></a></div><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'm selling them on Facebook Marketplace.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I also have season-by-season folders from 1972/73 to 1983/84, three of which have complete sets, that I'll sell as a job lot.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Let me know if you want them!!!<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-79448165048486055772024-02-11T08:09:00.000-08:002024-02-11T08:09:20.620-08:00MID-CENTURY MADNESS!<p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A few days ago I put a fairly ordinary Mid-Century mirror on sale on Facebook Marketplace for £10.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-VbpjPyx5dsnoOXdSvvHGVePTYnGKg_OHrEqmilV0K1DDUuPwxqYvLElKw0qXdLM-u41lMrVmefyvCuW_wkiwJcBquHWP5uXcxKyRVcR1SzYG2eBOf6ASJNVqRrG0x2SVNs-11Wsmw3gH3KY2zJ9zQXHnSQMQWOScNgkrXbtNRsAu4spb7rdEzL6fatwu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2183" data-original-width="1446" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-VbpjPyx5dsnoOXdSvvHGVePTYnGKg_OHrEqmilV0K1DDUuPwxqYvLElKw0qXdLM-u41lMrVmefyvCuW_wkiwJcBquHWP5uXcxKyRVcR1SzYG2eBOf6ASJNVqRrG0x2SVNs-11Wsmw3gH3KY2zJ9zQXHnSQMQWOScNgkrXbtNRsAu4spb7rdEzL6fatwu=w372-h562" width="372" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>In that time its had 2,500 views!!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Also up there for sale is a 1950s drink cabinet, that I spent a long time upcycling and decorating with images from vintage Paris Match magazines.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibxUMSfv1guj0kcV3tdNr7TMcDw5P10tjVLRv4KrWhce3AQP4aV62JYo4GAr0bZRn_kvaE6mBl6qmRTKdKX0Bo4EGJmbhVUwy6XkQv_M31Lfv0npgalhmm3F5PWEWMJN2A60GQpnzT6iXZzomKLNh0Xrp4iQCexJWqpM7wG4VxfGPG7Kmy7hbrlIf0_LTL" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBaulF1rO3_DgwXQnvDiTLP6UYWu4bhKWSQ7VJzpYohJU2yyjjXuYqD-dShxCSFw5kQKqr3J1dsJFitgqCH-Z9YF1cUOEG5mDnUv24Y-rGqbkKoflNzb2Hxvs6UHfE7djZxkSQQa9CZKMtElLiV-OXJxWo_xZaf5pZBDI10qoiRD4DU-bS_2U-EcFu6lAa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="1559" height="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBaulF1rO3_DgwXQnvDiTLP6UYWu4bhKWSQ7VJzpYohJU2yyjjXuYqD-dShxCSFw5kQKqr3J1dsJFitgqCH-Z9YF1cUOEG5mDnUv24Y-rGqbkKoflNzb2Hxvs6UHfE7djZxkSQQa9CZKMtElLiV-OXJxWo_xZaf5pZBDI10qoiRD4DU-bS_2U-EcFu6lAa=w382-h493" width="382" /></a></div><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Which has had precisely 5 views in the last few days!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hmmm...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Makes you wonder doesn't it.</b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-6086100931971168112024-02-02T09:02:00.000-08:002024-02-02T09:02:25.501-08:00FAIRS & MARKETS IN 2024<p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The year is slowly but surely springing into life!!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have been doing a few boot fairs to get back into the swing of things. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm also booking up some great events including these two.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><u><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">LULWORTH CASTLE DORSET BLIND ASSOCIATION MOTOR SHOW 2024</span></b></span></u></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 12th May<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">A brilliant classic car event in the spectacular setting of Lulworth Castle in Dorset.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZjVVlkI6QY3pdSW97WmEGlzZD0dreuvXH2s7w8ckK9VdnwkoZyZqDHa7HJhkkFu1QvsbwHJuIze1Z5NjN4mGFEG-0vN_HAjGu4HZIhY6tSeWU05keRG5da7YEx3fpY3H3ChK5w2mCYMzdmypcWiq99UX-opY8fXhiF6fi383sLYZXgmGf6TbjQezIOpRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="991" data-original-width="715" height="575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZjVVlkI6QY3pdSW97WmEGlzZD0dreuvXH2s7w8ckK9VdnwkoZyZqDHa7HJhkkFu1QvsbwHJuIze1Z5NjN4mGFEG-0vN_HAjGu4HZIhY6tSeWU05keRG5da7YEx3fpY3H3ChK5w2mCYMzdmypcWiq99UX-opY8fXhiF6fi383sLYZXgmGf6TbjQezIOpRA=w415-h575" width="415" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><br /></span></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll also doing my regular markets at Bridport in Dorset, and Langport in Somerset.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="725" data-original-width="510" height="601" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgmR4FSkPTn_2zuJ9engc9_uj_xsxnfUZtMh4pwDBsJ8znQChnyIgXx_0th-8toQH7X3vz4L_CJ7DHs-LuJC0OENKDfhZCrMQ6iig0K8Bu-mekWwdJBjQOpC_vLr6MJu-eHMQU-mIuC5FGAX9nK7C2T92WuYC0rGpwWDo_iQaI0v1yl74iTnWVi-SQ97ET=w423-h601" width="423" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">So come on down this year and have some vintage fun!!<br /></span></b></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-65725633887573240532024-01-25T10:22:00.000-08:002024-01-25T10:22:50.036-08:00DAVE THE TANK ENGINE<p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I rescued this brilliantly quirky handmade train a while ago.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1994" data-original-width="2183" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigZhBQU40c67rXzeaWTBN00bzBUpwzLM9vjl24I_ToNRlL6Ils-9TxNeZbxyKBQsKX-Jm07Ejd10HTGB8KGfa1aPqM-TdYtEM3eChb71-xaJ6at4ixmLwcPaOZhpxpn5V6P60TTVo8IERkNlWVW0V2hY-42_j9vcAfkuRQ2hJw8iT_b1EUNeytKzb6UGuJ=w404-h369" width="404" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfSVsk3kSKymPG6LzzpR0RQQXog2FAQ7as0_mdvNtO9UIOX8PkHn4Qi1N6RjiT58z_SppGek6oPqxzyfe-_3U-ZYxehOOvmW0wYup13wZ9SIs6qx2YiokQjxl3hNhYVRU2IF7YscxlXlDJXMcpRfsGOkfqyOteZwkEfs-HFoiuEqWzvm6StE2Yajsj3cmN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2179" data-original-width="1871" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfSVsk3kSKymPG6LzzpR0RQQXog2FAQ7as0_mdvNtO9UIOX8PkHn4Qi1N6RjiT58z_SppGek6oPqxzyfe-_3U-ZYxehOOvmW0wYup13wZ9SIs6qx2YiokQjxl3hNhYVRU2IF7YscxlXlDJXMcpRfsGOkfqyOteZwkEfs-HFoiuEqWzvm6StE2Yajsj3cmN=w403-h469" width="403" /></a></div><br /><br />Made for a small child, they can stand in the back, and be pulled along by the handle at the front.</b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8VERLgJF39NH-fDK6Mj9G7MJ9OhpuAtE8MHXE7eGPCeTUDNJ-9-CAYBLv5laJ-ODqr5xngeuzKqeR0Wshi_-No6TOI4pF5xLT3LuECcnMkfZFJpOFalvN8vgvsSlxAuNvPlPwfzseWfUbNqgEUqyAmDf54964WVZLa1O1Evzs6MMFUs6ks1wka40l5GmB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2212" data-original-width="1871" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8VERLgJF39NH-fDK6Mj9G7MJ9OhpuAtE8MHXE7eGPCeTUDNJ-9-CAYBLv5laJ-ODqr5xngeuzKqeR0Wshi_-No6TOI4pF5xLT3LuECcnMkfZFJpOFalvN8vgvsSlxAuNvPlPwfzseWfUbNqgEUqyAmDf54964WVZLa1O1Evzs6MMFUs6ks1wka40l5GmB=w399-h471" width="399" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /> </b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I love it, and was clearly made by someone with a great sense of humour.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I've named it<span style="color: #073763;"> Dave the Tank Engine</span>, as it could easily be a very distant relative of Thomas!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sadly, I can't take him to vintage markets as he's too big to fit in my small van, so he's now on sale on Facebook Marketplace!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It could easily be restored, and painted into any colour you fancy. </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Let me know, and have a go!<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-7712964960321327382024-01-19T08:31:00.000-08:002024-01-19T08:31:02.523-08:00MID-CENTURY<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>I do like to find a forlorn bit of furniture and give it a new life...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Sometimes that can involve an upcycle job, painting it, decorating it etc, but usually just a nice dignified spruce up will suffice!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>This unusual bit of Mid-Century was one of those.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm thinking it would be great to have a vintage record player on it,
and in the compartment underneath, you could store the records!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWRGhOhu1T7PWs9sddTW_L6jvRSKnlDbaQR8NRxk761Sod_O0m-o71-RPC24J_f7a09gGtYA_9xe2pZBhFnLIh4qg180rNqb_o-YEbUk1-R-DS4sG6iNdwfvNR00ZRI_SQLFBRIQ9UeygyGyIWXzNM6sJrsTCxarD-ZgTJmjRooe3QdvzERjMxKAv8t4oC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1871" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWRGhOhu1T7PWs9sddTW_L6jvRSKnlDbaQR8NRxk761Sod_O0m-o71-RPC24J_f7a09gGtYA_9xe2pZBhFnLIh4qg180rNqb_o-YEbUk1-R-DS4sG6iNdwfvNR00ZRI_SQLFBRIQ9UeygyGyIWXzNM6sJrsTCxarD-ZgTJmjRooe3QdvzERjMxKAv8t4oC=w479-h387" width="479" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXVhNgjMeJo0N2mPryV7e9hlur1UWHM0xpKnCBdnwBa9q_dJ3W6mmyTrqzK87QJFxxuvc-9sKXtVcPhkVmzqxGwTQAnreP6iaDKQ6D_MXgguP3S0XSrQSXaaCOth3o2A7sHCYhj0WBXvrVBOHz0VUABkMeINX4Y5I9az0tsxc-brGw0hrtWNT9B5kjJlOc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="1701" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXVhNgjMeJo0N2mPryV7e9hlur1UWHM0xpKnCBdnwBa9q_dJ3W6mmyTrqzK87QJFxxuvc-9sKXtVcPhkVmzqxGwTQAnreP6iaDKQ6D_MXgguP3S0XSrQSXaaCOth3o2A7sHCYhj0WBXvrVBOHz0VUABkMeINX4Y5I9az0tsxc-brGw0hrtWNT9B5kjJlOc=w425-h443" width="425" /></a></div> </b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Either way it would look great!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>And lucky you, its on sale now!! <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-414503027962653972024-01-09T13:05:00.000-08:002024-01-09T13:07:15.674-08:00WHAT KILLED ALBERT?<p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As January is always a quiet month for me, I've been working on a few collages.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>One of them is this...</b></span> <br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5MBDBIFsbtjL0ZEZBWxLUU19ohsrcym3e1nbpZIl8DBuasU7tvPr914VnIcXg7WRFrhXrp5a3xYCce25jfqh0-KpExr4VoulZCbDO23msop2vrzz2In_fYTJwOVp-zRMMPMgaMCet1awkTc5GFVYE3sHFcNIkU566uIj3FQUG3PCykCas_c5utoPZjAbt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="1701" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5MBDBIFsbtjL0ZEZBWxLUU19ohsrcym3e1nbpZIl8DBuasU7tvPr914VnIcXg7WRFrhXrp5a3xYCce25jfqh0-KpExr4VoulZCbDO23msop2vrzz2In_fYTJwOVp-zRMMPMgaMCet1awkTc5GFVYE3sHFcNIkU566uIj3FQUG3PCykCas_c5utoPZjAbt=w437-h378" width="437" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The title, <span style="color: #3d85c6;">'What Killed Albert?'</span> comes from the newspaper cutting used on the collage.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj28zdSC1SPv8HUZaKfTjEKwJyl18rl-ZZH93O__b3P5KcCYt5DFa1lTzbBGx6HRFDjEzcatdvFlmdU48gHzW-naWcEwRGjzkWX34Pr75lJVf4ZTnUn8feIqng1aUbgnBkBqGGGe6y06Fpb_DBHRrOhlyKCeDyxJxQeJfy5BrFZhYovN-7IPgf6QKbfMzz9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1890" data-original-width="1417" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj28zdSC1SPv8HUZaKfTjEKwJyl18rl-ZZH93O__b3P5KcCYt5DFa1lTzbBGx6HRFDjEzcatdvFlmdU48gHzW-naWcEwRGjzkWX34Pr75lJVf4ZTnUn8feIqng1aUbgnBkBqGGGe6y06Fpb_DBHRrOhlyKCeDyxJxQeJfy5BrFZhYovN-7IPgf6QKbfMzz9=w416-h554" width="416" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I found it in a vintage book completely by chance, and I loved the randomness of it.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Why was it cut out by that person who then used it as a bookmark?!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As with all my artworks, I've just used any image I fancied, which this time it happened to be Jean Harlow, Yul Brynner and Charles Laughton!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Keep in touch, as I'll try and do more regular posts on here this year. <br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-91423047927903734842023-12-31T08:31:00.000-08:002023-12-31T10:00:37.226-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR?!<p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oops... I've completely neglected my poor Blog this year!!!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">So just in case anybody does actually read any of this, I AM still around!!!</span><br /><br /></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGDxXxMoIk58ONnLX6Q2AQnVuBc5eCWNZqMMyMTmGpL1oL1LWpIdlZHppJidgmX8j8QxlBStfOTye0cRog8hTIyfLIMMNiw5l0MRMuqcEbRXl_vnznrAjAs0IDrM8MeQJfBFjIBPKuXhjw_QgZo2r1oH6HM2HY39OlaMvss1tyOGAfum_VZ2G6t-iysd68" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="856" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGDxXxMoIk58ONnLX6Q2AQnVuBc5eCWNZqMMyMTmGpL1oL1LWpIdlZHppJidgmX8j8QxlBStfOTye0cRog8hTIyfLIMMNiw5l0MRMuqcEbRXl_vnznrAjAs0IDrM8MeQJfBFjIBPKuXhjw_QgZo2r1oH6HM2HY39OlaMvss1tyOGAfum_VZ2G6t-iysd68=w395-h337" width="395" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I've got into the habit of just doing a daily post on Instagram, and that completes my social media activity for the day!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I always loved doing this Blog though, as it was my very first foray online, way back in 2010, when I started up my 'Matt ArtPix' enterprise.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">So in 2024 I'll try and keep it going more regularly, and do news updates of my various markets and new stock.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The terrible weather wrecked havoc on many events throughout 2023, so I began to not advertise anything just in case!!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">But I was really pleased to have done some brilliant markets that did survive the weather, including my wonderful regular markets at Bridport and Langport, plus a new venture at a Mid-Century fair in Bristol.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fingers crossed I can get out and try many new events and markets during the coming year.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm also still renovating and upcycling loads of fantastic bits of furniture, something I never dreamt I would be doing only a few years ago.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Funny how your path changes over time.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not that long ago I was sitting at a desk in London designing magazines each and every day!!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Anyway, I'll stop waffling now and wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR, and do pop in from time to time and check out what's happening. <br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-67271311986076152422023-07-26T10:37:00.003-07:002023-07-26T10:37:43.358-07:00TAUNTON VINTAGE & SALVAGE FAIR<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfAoqyX_pS6tbgZxrjKcdvGR3cN4oo3Q-jwJWPisCYe4TLZs-TOYAtmzGZsklOFzf1uSObn-aU6p8v-YnrusYerWVVTx02luN3YqrKqva_7ogmt7F-XNQbLVKK5F8KdKBYZ0EjuGadBer87anXbOMRNFsgeOB2aMJ2aqlYuGLmggew9Zb8aYLvsiZmNk4/s3648/Taunton2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2580" height="595" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfAoqyX_pS6tbgZxrjKcdvGR3cN4oo3Q-jwJWPisCYe4TLZs-TOYAtmzGZsklOFzf1uSObn-aU6p8v-YnrusYerWVVTx02luN3YqrKqva_7ogmt7F-XNQbLVKK5F8KdKBYZ0EjuGadBer87anXbOMRNFsgeOB2aMJ2aqlYuGLmggew9Zb8aYLvsiZmNk4/w421-h595/Taunton2023.jpg" width="421" /></a></b></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This Sunday I'll be at this amazing event!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I absolutely love doing salvage fairs, so can't wait to come along with some brilliant items to show you.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Please support this event and make it a great day.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>See you there! <br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-58439368398701450052023-06-09T09:42:00.001-07:002023-06-09T09:42:06.476-07:00VICTORIAN BAMBOO TABLE<p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">One of my little sidelines is finding and restoring small bits of furniture...</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiaZVe9Oa75VKwxGdRscPHrIm2cQl_JAmMgMZX0unVc34PMH5QL9qj1YJ_iNlRsq2lV6-S1UoE86XV71IqOU-JktXh5Mc4_WLw9tYcUAkAxAYv7XVVmToSynunx5CkhSbvwOwnEm7kfFK5KsZUhTEHWbzNIARqxJVMpiut7wBKM1NEyhNhxtMKgGVaXQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2066" data-original-width="1701" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiaZVe9Oa75VKwxGdRscPHrIm2cQl_JAmMgMZX0unVc34PMH5QL9qj1YJ_iNlRsq2lV6-S1UoE86XV71IqOU-JktXh5Mc4_WLw9tYcUAkAxAYv7XVVmToSynunx5CkhSbvwOwnEm7kfFK5KsZUhTEHWbzNIARqxJVMpiut7wBKM1NEyhNhxtMKgGVaXQ=w412-h500" width="412" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">When I found this table it had been painted black, but instantly saw it was something special. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Underneath all that paint was a beautiful and elegant late Victorian side table made from bamboo.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now it has all its rich colours, quirks and textures, just like it did over 120 years ago.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrE63MZnhFrgkTdhfguVF1Cnu27nZcepo2n89M-WtWd_Od45-nooUcLxexZikriCFNVWDVjs9Jr7mcUtjfAtkE2nmYmwVSDedAcDNOIzr9pMIDPwi56q1bIbwlnMguDcjIBO8g-fMkT4t9426L3X-QTuCrO0DvIbxr263zT94644mzf3lrUa6WhfK2Lw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="1701" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrE63MZnhFrgkTdhfguVF1Cnu27nZcepo2n89M-WtWd_Od45-nooUcLxexZikriCFNVWDVjs9Jr7mcUtjfAtkE2nmYmwVSDedAcDNOIzr9pMIDPwi56q1bIbwlnMguDcjIBO8g-fMkT4t9426L3X-QTuCrO0DvIbxr263zT94644mzf3lrUa6WhfK2Lw=w430-h502" width="430" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhke46_UE0C3oeOVpWlL4p_xOmt5R1t4FDe3E3XfoONXVlSvYN5sMyhFPRIV9_HK3plingXlJT13OZA6MFfeodeTkUUmxjrl2KKz0_ZBdjLJ208j3pGduJbg4y_WuE5zpBC8Y7818s6ejeKVp9qleLLYDSoplvbQGGERKGCv0YOANI0bnxsAzMEI8xkbQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1843" data-original-width="1944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhke46_UE0C3oeOVpWlL4p_xOmt5R1t4FDe3E3XfoONXVlSvYN5sMyhFPRIV9_HK3plingXlJT13OZA6MFfeodeTkUUmxjrl2KKz0_ZBdjLJ208j3pGduJbg4y_WuE5zpBC8Y7818s6ejeKVp9qleLLYDSoplvbQGGERKGCv0YOANI0bnxsAzMEI8xkbQ=w421-h400" width="421" /></a></div><br /></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I wonder what I'll find next to restore?!<br /></span></b></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-71428977756529795662023-05-17T10:56:00.006-07:002023-05-17T10:56:59.958-07:00CREEPY!<p><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There's always something gloriously creepy about a vintage doll's head...</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVBJ2iAzcq9hN_0bvFtVTBk0n9SxynXG-uyT6-5E24kk1k7mRXmZRxki_OPDrzuAdiVbO9ZiYVu1HVicK0Pul23a87fnwT_kKB84b0gL9QqHHPBOnPoGYvK74otDNSY147aSEL508oSXRVpIcdpK0znar0S2vlGLtTNjPuZIJa6-9PMt6AJx1ZKBCx8A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3444" data-original-width="3096" height="503" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVBJ2iAzcq9hN_0bvFtVTBk0n9SxynXG-uyT6-5E24kk1k7mRXmZRxki_OPDrzuAdiVbO9ZiYVu1HVicK0Pul23a87fnwT_kKB84b0gL9QqHHPBOnPoGYvK74otDNSY147aSEL508oSXRVpIcdpK0znar0S2vlGLtTNjPuZIJa6-9PMt6AJx1ZKBCx8A=w453-h503" width="453" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The fact that it's just the head on its own, plus the staring eyes!!</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now I've photographed it, it'll probably end up on one of my digital collages.<br /></span></span></b></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-33763013240362485212023-05-05T09:41:00.001-07:002023-05-05T09:41:26.570-07:00UPDATE!<p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Had a magnificent time at the Bristol Vintage Furniture Flea at the end of April!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Was the first time I'd traded there, and it was brilliant to be part of such an event.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQBJ8SAvONizk8FJRlaVGireVZ2BzApflj1XQgFK6WRFdWmXYt9-kegzwfCsmQgw6JUXHjLolMi4O_dGOYY2YGyOvaXVS2fXplxc5XRaGTgJRKxeYnBL16l4dzHJIW-LwgLwHd3tn9ktxZa303aB5srWEztIFJpz2JBHMzhXlpkazg-aU25ZNcWatGBw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQBJ8SAvONizk8FJRlaVGireVZ2BzApflj1XQgFK6WRFdWmXYt9-kegzwfCsmQgw6JUXHjLolMi4O_dGOYY2YGyOvaXVS2fXplxc5XRaGTgJRKxeYnBL16l4dzHJIW-LwgLwHd3tn9ktxZa303aB5srWEztIFJpz2JBHMzhXlpkazg-aU25ZNcWatGBw=w437-h583" width="437" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'd really enjoyed immersing myself into all things Mid-Century in preparation for the fair.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sourcing and restoring all sorts of G-Plan, Ercol and other fantastic pieces.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'm hoping to be able to trade there again. Kinda depends on whether I can restock with more furniture though, as I sold loads there!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This week, I've been sorting out the ArtPix Storeroom, and going out and about finding new stock.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>And after all the super-stylish Mid-Century furniture I'd been doing recently, I found this gorgeous and slightly worn bureau!!!<br /><br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1BQBHOL9BDWQxBrpTpSxTxOcxDf1yW9qu1Yv89aOFmriCDPq3S01alvdRSV0Jt68Y7p1tiWz-Q1vIn-9DR-0CBt1k9zDVp4CPKxM1hFwnGkKKyMZmCuoldzeUwGYmm0N846jZ-6nTAZnD0wAaEC7T3dEgvsolIrK-PycP9VtLIEk5THyK79SYwQyfzw" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgd73ZPV6FoNwAA0ZCjceJzp5PMAUBj5-bJuvHlYl6Uu6WYzhr4KD5mAKGU8Omg-bmY7sOAz7SSZ-aAqKaY1ELO0hcJNKcIMrTqOgL57yBOhozef3NwrwDmHFShVFY39jsGyalAyT36Z2LZgSmTT2GGtfYIfyZWeDrxOZj2i6eDg0J31Byu97JoVU7Mg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3894" data-original-width="3096" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgd73ZPV6FoNwAA0ZCjceJzp5PMAUBj5-bJuvHlYl6Uu6WYzhr4KD5mAKGU8Omg-bmY7sOAz7SSZ-aAqKaY1ELO0hcJNKcIMrTqOgL57yBOhozef3NwrwDmHFShVFY39jsGyalAyT36Z2LZgSmTT2GGtfYIfyZWeDrxOZj2i6eDg0J31Byu97JoVU7Mg=w397-h498" width="397" /></a></b></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I absolutely love it!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Looks like its from the Edwardian era to me, and is completely charming in its current state.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Not sure I'm going to do too much to it, just a little clean up.<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Next up for me is the LANGPORT VINTAGE MARKET on Saturday 13th May, so catch me there if you're down Somerset way!</span><br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-86490456330161883182023-04-20T09:00:00.000-07:002023-04-20T09:00:11.103-07:00BRISTOL VINTAGE FURNITURE FLEA<p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Very pleased to announce that I'll be trading at The Bristol Vintage Furniture Flea on Sunday 30th April.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwCkU6be4lqrDh__d3zcsObzUEDi6UvM2tqESPgsJKoljt18Ka_JBfLORsepzz2oxQANYInn6x1XeX_KTiUcQ6NiSHjHwtOKmOrM-mQbmKQHWxyZaYKJfCnQUvrMeVJGVJT-ySXU6xkfdzU926HobHo3gHq6csjmnAoUu7cTSHU4HaPkBb34evjmShyA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwCkU6be4lqrDh__d3zcsObzUEDi6UvM2tqESPgsJKoljt18Ka_JBfLORsepzz2oxQANYInn6x1XeX_KTiUcQ6NiSHjHwtOKmOrM-mQbmKQHWxyZaYKJfCnQUvrMeVJGVJT-ySXU6xkfdzU926HobHo3gHq6csjmnAoUu7cTSHU4HaPkBb34evjmShyA=w457-h457" width="457" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-CL0ez68x-ZO05CVtKGpY1BqwisEV-fyixWvkjlQLuLUnPIcqfYy2Ea1dqhfY3ubrRC3wPg1YQrZmTBXEYLu0FvCH_vPKTNMXR7wbYA6C7fVhrnYdanVVwbYTCgVKmaT7s7HY7uPZcVEuJYYcVEZjByWwb8-52ZMcSu3Y0hQmDf-2QyAcz_gJSp2bHw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-CL0ez68x-ZO05CVtKGpY1BqwisEV-fyixWvkjlQLuLUnPIcqfYy2Ea1dqhfY3ubrRC3wPg1YQrZmTBXEYLu0FvCH_vPKTNMXR7wbYA6C7fVhrnYdanVVwbYTCgVKmaT7s7HY7uPZcVEuJYYcVEZjByWwb8-52ZMcSu3Y0hQmDf-2QyAcz_gJSp2bHw=w454-h454" width="454" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This fabulous event will be at the very cool Paintworks venue in Bristol.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The Vintage Furniture Flea vibe is very much Mid-Century, so this gives me a great opportunity to show some of the amazing Mid-Century pieces I have.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>See you there!<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-20873714776194520262023-04-14T06:58:00.005-07:002023-04-14T06:58:45.972-07:00SUCCESSFUL MARKETS!!!<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sometimes things do work out for you...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Outside it's raining, grey and miserable today, but last weekend it was perfect weather for outdoor markets.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Phew!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiM95sInyIbFR1LKMo8v16HG5buymLh4g2pthVYzV9iZeq00x7tGVwsrrfPBf1hzGFvynViQoAVZ3KiHfGzsXW9zAdWxRvVUwxYD20kO0oX8luRVkvEfs1f9Rycd5kAcApTIUFrJ-YTQITwEcofYDsY6dmfH33LCLgSkS9EYl0LT-BrYVl3TM7xgei60w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="577" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiM95sInyIbFR1LKMo8v16HG5buymLh4g2pthVYzV9iZeq00x7tGVwsrrfPBf1hzGFvynViQoAVZ3KiHfGzsXW9zAdWxRvVUwxYD20kO0oX8luRVkvEfs1f9Rycd5kAcApTIUFrJ-YTQITwEcofYDsY6dmfH33LCLgSkS9EYl0LT-BrYVl3TM7xgei60w=w433-h577" width="433" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Had a great time at the Langport Vintage Market and Giant Shepton Flea, where there were loads of punters all willing to spend their cash!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>After a tough winter, and a very slow start to the year, that was very welcome.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>All the hard work of sourcing stock, cleaning up and repairing, researching, then labelling and pricing, for once, paid off.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Now to go again, and go out out hunting for more stock, endlessly checking the weather forecasts, then getting up at silly o'clock and unloading the van in a field.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>All sounds daft, but I absolutely love it!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Beats commuting on trains and tubes to London, then sitting in an office doing stuff for someone else, which I did for years!!!<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-50084493251240159052023-04-07T10:09:00.001-07:002023-04-07T10:09:21.521-07:00FOUND PHOTO<p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Recently I bought a set of the French encyclopedia-style books Larousse Mensuel Illustré, encompassing the years 1907 to 1925.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>They are fascinating books, packed with incredible illustrations of all sorts of things, from crazy contraptions to famous people.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>They are also incredibly heavy!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Tucked inside one of the volumes was this photograph...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2TRRdc-8UmSbp1DXaJttExFYBE-pKzLPjoI8WRoWL8Z421Amhrpbi3tGcIU16isYEdGExU3cBSVw6lTGGieqaJLbfQcmIFjhRgpIfctQHaib0-JfafxhvtVXnmVkD6uQyWnMXE7jS4LJXQTmDqPoOlBx30vxxvsByGT1i1GIjLH4w9F6O01y-sk8B7Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="840" height="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2TRRdc-8UmSbp1DXaJttExFYBE-pKzLPjoI8WRoWL8Z421Amhrpbi3tGcIU16isYEdGExU3cBSVw6lTGGieqaJLbfQcmIFjhRgpIfctQHaib0-JfafxhvtVXnmVkD6uQyWnMXE7jS4LJXQTmDqPoOlBx30vxxvsByGT1i1GIjLH4w9F6O01y-sk8B7Q=w446-h495" width="446" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It has a French studio name on the back, so it could have been the person who once owned these books.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I hope so, that would be brilliant.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But like any found photo, the identity of the person will forever remain a mystery.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I have to say though... she does look a little bit like Björk!!<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-27022028477499869752023-03-28T09:01:00.007-07:002023-03-28T09:01:46.607-07:00SHERBORNE DIGBY HALL MONTHLY MARKET<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span>Sorry my posts on here are sporadic these days!!</span><br /><span>Remember folks, I usually only post on Instagram now!!!</span><br /><br /><span>But I do have some exciting news to share...</span><br /><br /><span>Next Saturday I'll be at the <span style="color: #990000;">Sherborne Digby Hall Monthly Market</span>.</span><br /><span>This will be the first time I've traded at this market, so I'm really looking forward to being at a different venue and meeting new people!</span><br /><span> </span></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span>Sherborne is an amazing historic town in Dorset, so come along to the market and soak up the atmosphere of this lovely place.<br /></span></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span>See you there!!</span><br /><span>I'll be in the Main Hall!</span></b></span></span></p><p><span> <br /> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVs7hET59ANKWNjp5PiJb9OoTHR2Er-MvEaILRH7lVhhvmVAA4sbtliwTquoXbZ4WUiLaGTQ6HmkIJLfyx1s3kTcCTPIgplI7B9F-cMhPaGUzMC_HbFVpNYUB1uKx1RYKlAfKrxC750ULm9u_Np8QxwbyKIaFwRRk-_G2r0nBHQeE1F6IJGKu05pu8oA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="851" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVs7hET59ANKWNjp5PiJb9OoTHR2Er-MvEaILRH7lVhhvmVAA4sbtliwTquoXbZ4WUiLaGTQ6HmkIJLfyx1s3kTcCTPIgplI7B9F-cMhPaGUzMC_HbFVpNYUB1uKx1RYKlAfKrxC750ULm9u_Np8QxwbyKIaFwRRk-_G2r0nBHQeE1F6IJGKu05pu8oA=w484-h342" width="484" /></a></div><p></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-45939832808132895452023-03-25T09:02:00.001-07:002023-03-25T09:13:35.907-07:00ARTS AND CRAFTS BELLOWS<p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>On my travels to look for new stock, its always nice when you find something unusual and amazing!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Take a look at this...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Wooden bellows with a striking carved face of a Medieval king.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-eMcyCtkn1esYZCt3zs7RVODqBan2PyG8Nkz4wrwkM5nHlroKZYKZydwaHTcQupyQnUsdmt8_Ns8b-3lWj5kVEug8Lxxz8J3bcax_nHxzbzp0RUn8bxK4RF6fYIIxLqWGg8ZFxMqkqM1pOEeV4AuOYDmZOD3ENPdKeWiKqwpWLOWW_Y-8J4q4jIg9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="1464" height="1212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-eMcyCtkn1esYZCt3zs7RVODqBan2PyG8Nkz4wrwkM5nHlroKZYKZydwaHTcQupyQnUsdmt8_Ns8b-3lWj5kVEug8Lxxz8J3bcax_nHxzbzp0RUn8bxK4RF6fYIIxLqWGg8ZFxMqkqM1pOEeV4AuOYDmZOD3ENPdKeWiKqwpWLOWW_Y-8J4q4jIg9Q=w429-h1212" width="429" /></a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgREVkaowLeG9JcqfP91x74KoOmBGyHMCkdrGlntYuZWKdIKzGku4xcz91s3Yk1FaQhlTd5pGPw1dFD3ZETy6cslkaNq42oMU8GYiWR6qL7lzz0FavaeaBQvoVpd3DIjBCV9V8_PfttGZBBb3I5aPN5w_sQpoTg3LVkK9HtKR_fxE-83iOg5IYEAT6Itg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgREVkaowLeG9JcqfP91x74KoOmBGyHMCkdrGlntYuZWKdIKzGku4xcz91s3Yk1FaQhlTd5pGPw1dFD3ZETy6cslkaNq42oMU8GYiWR6qL7lzz0FavaeaBQvoVpd3DIjBCV9V8_PfttGZBBb3I5aPN5w_sQpoTg3LVkK9HtKR_fxE-83iOg5IYEAT6Itg=w429-h572" width="429" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>With their more unusual long handles, they stand at 116cm long, and also feature an intricate carving on them. </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Made during the Arts and Crafts Movement of roughly 1880 to the early 20th Century, the ethos of this movement saw the revival of decorative Medieval designs and motifs.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>They'll be on sale soon ... when I can bear to part with them!</b></span></span><br /></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-49787061914832640562023-03-18T10:34:00.003-07:002023-03-18T10:34:40.485-07:00MID-CENTURY MAYHEM!<p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">For a while now I've been dabbling in all things Mid-Century.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Funny how things turn out and how your tastes and inspirations change.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I still do an eclectic vintage mix of anything from Victorian to the 1980s, but seem to be drawn to that 50s to 70s thing at the moment!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I mostly do furniture, and this week I've been restoring and sprucing up an amazing set of drawers.</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Check these out...</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJzr9jM53tlnP4hngeGG7Xv5mOqb4WYzjhN3MmK6Y3UUVzHS3xVK1YJFop-Ga6cUKxtkFshuAdwnO7QFcW66NdAJAPA0gHNGOopw94F14RfQslwabhQKL8HqDRU_A82_LdovpDz5cvMYmyXm7jmyPJ8SSYIy4Rxv9gNZg9b_pvqSU1IkyyXpnr2Zvihg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3252" data-original-width="2700" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJzr9jM53tlnP4hngeGG7Xv5mOqb4WYzjhN3MmK6Y3UUVzHS3xVK1YJFop-Ga6cUKxtkFshuAdwnO7QFcW66NdAJAPA0gHNGOopw94F14RfQslwabhQKL8HqDRU_A82_LdovpDz5cvMYmyXm7jmyPJ8SSYIy4Rxv9gNZg9b_pvqSU1IkyyXpnr2Zvihg=w451-h544" width="451" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXQ1naGyHuKrX-fjY5zL8xCtE4--HQkJKSh_wx8aZAhgTHJw92eAiht9Kuf8zw54aSkJ18rqSiK6fz-C4R20Nj3XYE_Jzr4HKvSsbdkM_ksJ4sOWGyWm-9JfDZbDB6FL_GTdMJAOMKWjYfRIJLmJXVOHleBQeZjcLM49_hZ4xa8_oLxekBCUiZxgwY4w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2127" data-original-width="1800" height="535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXQ1naGyHuKrX-fjY5zL8xCtE4--HQkJKSh_wx8aZAhgTHJw92eAiht9Kuf8zw54aSkJ18rqSiK6fz-C4R20Nj3XYE_Jzr4HKvSsbdkM_ksJ4sOWGyWm-9JfDZbDB6FL_GTdMJAOMKWjYfRIJLmJXVOHleBQeZjcLM49_hZ4xa8_oLxekBCUiZxgwY4w=w453-h535" width="453" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><br /></span></b><p></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll be doing a specialised Mid-Century fair in April, more news on that to follow!</span></b></span><br /></p><p><br /></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-75452867516625581662023-03-02T10:24:00.005-08:002023-03-02T10:24:55.411-08:00MARCH TOUR DATES!<p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Finally things are starting to happen!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Although I've done a few fairs so far this year, it's nice to have a few dates to put on the calendar!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So here goes for March...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sunday 5th March:</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GIANT SHEPTON FLEA MARKET</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Saturday 11th March:<br />LANGPORT VINTAGE MARKET</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sunday 26th March:</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>BRIDPORT VINTAGE MARKET </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hope to see you at one of them!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiC8F49LfvFwDEaKPcM3rPkHKk1JvOEX0YAHcdqduzFT8HrRtcSE6L3tFXCIsN1R575ECSvAoToisbtCjDnxXAfRco5RsL-J_1P-0atEr0WSsYpdFn2n3VrCe3-AfXIwM--A2Adc9lOM5Cie9yCaJ7dCyrBUyUL_f8RqEZeI9vHjGa8xXxWjxPhohbxw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiC8F49LfvFwDEaKPcM3rPkHKk1JvOEX0YAHcdqduzFT8HrRtcSE6L3tFXCIsN1R575ECSvAoToisbtCjDnxXAfRco5RsL-J_1P-0atEr0WSsYpdFn2n3VrCe3-AfXIwM--A2Adc9lOM5Cie9yCaJ7dCyrBUyUL_f8RqEZeI9vHjGa8xXxWjxPhohbxw=w425-h567" width="425" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /> </b></span><br /><p></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-37526038130203319652023-02-18T11:05:00.005-08:002023-02-18T11:05:58.204-08:00COLLAGE!<p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Here is a collage artwork I finished recently ...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHiA1wVfINVKD0FEzAdpGWBAJGPRX84y9ETv3fRnOITLXA50Y-W7kU-mHdr3_lT8yFExATNT1QFx2izqCcg2f9qpU3zhDWjGiPOfSVPTT2nlopDk3N3DoH3KTd3DLps72jAq4iZiamYYm5CtfF_kHTCzCiOvZ8_lfqh4pYYDGptMYzP8HGKGrxDbJCiA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="2336" height="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHiA1wVfINVKD0FEzAdpGWBAJGPRX84y9ETv3fRnOITLXA50Y-W7kU-mHdr3_lT8yFExATNT1QFx2izqCcg2f9qpU3zhDWjGiPOfSVPTT2nlopDk3N3DoH3KTd3DLps72jAq4iZiamYYm5CtfF_kHTCzCiOvZ8_lfqh4pYYDGptMYzP8HGKGrxDbJCiA=w431-h525" width="431" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Everything used on here are from recycled and reused items.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I found the antique frame in a skip, just thrown away, so I rescued it knowing I could use it for something.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>All the images are cut from all sorts of magazines and newspapers, that again would just be thrown away.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>That's the thing with people dealing with vintage and antique items, we reuse and recycle everything!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I can never believe what gets chucked out, and I'm also finding more and more that recycle centres are throwing away perfectly good items that could have a second life.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I used to love doing digital collages, but I'm into doing physical collage and decoupage at the moment, especially when I can reuse these bits and pieces.<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-37677851023262856852023-01-31T11:42:00.003-08:002023-01-31T11:42:22.376-08:00ONWARDS AND UPWARDS!<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Well that's January done at last!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>To be honest, it was a very slow start to the year.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Bad weather, not being able to get out, people not spending money, and worst of all ... no vintage markets!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>At least that was remedied, with my first market of the year, at the Giant Shepton Flea on the 22nd.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Brilliant to be back out there and selling, I was missing getting up at 4am and standing around all day!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Had a brilliant days trading, and it really boosted my flagging confidence.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I've also been lucky recently with new stock, finding some amazing stuff, which makes me think things really are springing back to life now. </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjMVP1PGLIvyPOiaN9Jw9VjE-rWz-c9y0N0g4VNRL68Fj7VcUc5UO7YCRVx6ir-MH9wAJZNOSq4mNRWejiaxmlPovc-jy3X48aGGUQd6P_MMc9_KNKETGFDuiJMmI6vFWzRj2NbIMnw3-iYD2lYutP3V4tOXhdk6oTJ8zeqGaE6A0zNCqXmHAXTlgIrg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjMVP1PGLIvyPOiaN9Jw9VjE-rWz-c9y0N0g4VNRL68Fj7VcUc5UO7YCRVx6ir-MH9wAJZNOSq4mNRWejiaxmlPovc-jy3X48aGGUQd6P_MMc9_KNKETGFDuiJMmI6vFWzRj2NbIMnw3-iYD2lYutP3V4tOXhdk6oTJ8zeqGaE6A0zNCqXmHAXTlgIrg=w398-h532" width="398" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /> </b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As the weather has finally been drier recently, I've managed to get out into my yard and start again on some renovation projects. My house is literally full of stuff waiting to be sorted out!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Us vintage traders are the best recyclers in the world, as we can spot things left abandoned by a roadside, rescue them, and then give them a new lease of life.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>The last thing I found was a 1950s Lloyd Loom seat, which had been left out in the rain.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'm currently repairing it and re-covering the seat, and will be out at the markets soon seeking a new home!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Talking of markets, my next one will be the brilliant <span style="color: black;">Langport Vintage Market</span> on 11th February! </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Do come along if you are in the Somerset/South West area, and fancy seeing some amazing vintage stuff!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>See you there!<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-48204454644581629312023-01-19T08:53:00.000-08:002023-01-19T08:53:00.949-08:00FIRST MARKET OF 2023!!<p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Finally I'll be back out on the road for a market this Sunday, at the GIANT SHEPTON FLEA MARKET!</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpA4J_7RCE0F7t6DiDg-2Yphip6Hb6dIlX_Ep61um5UoijBBouSGAVFQnpXqMoSynLX3uQZujWZtnrkz--iuPBaRENyBUVmCZabD77oMu93uLxN0FWE-C6jHn5LWZB6AN91yuq4LidD6yHoOX4paWO5wV5uvOOLZaFh2jRQnPWeSsirugpRLJyNmhrXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1201" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpA4J_7RCE0F7t6DiDg-2Yphip6Hb6dIlX_Ep61um5UoijBBouSGAVFQnpXqMoSynLX3uQZujWZtnrkz--iuPBaRENyBUVmCZabD77oMu93uLxN0FWE-C6jHn5LWZB6AN91yuq4LidD6yHoOX4paWO5wV5uvOOLZaFh2jRQnPWeSsirugpRLJyNmhrXA=w414-h312" width="414" /></a></span></b></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I love this event, as its huge and full of amazing stuff.</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I also love the challenge of finding unusual and interesting vintage items to bring along.</span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Has been a long old January so far, but I've been busy getting ready for this event.<br /></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So come along if you can and getting spending!!!</span></span></b><br /></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-61949874890061773412022-12-30T08:45:00.005-08:002022-12-30T08:45:41.880-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR??<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>That's another year over!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0gFZH6p5TwmPpbgfGYJbLkXSysLJjAj4g9Z_dHqKxPnnoLzlq9sHjADTl0vRgfPGl8xkXzImtBHsgue3KgD4f5D7pCnAA7mUsaGI4xiBY-D5_TdDNw_XWx0fQ3iKkgmN2E783C-jejayy5FzSc_dMu571RFUfEfzxM6xwCMY4OutjBEi7-tR7ucNukQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="856" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0gFZH6p5TwmPpbgfGYJbLkXSysLJjAj4g9Z_dHqKxPnnoLzlq9sHjADTl0vRgfPGl8xkXzImtBHsgue3KgD4f5D7pCnAA7mUsaGI4xiBY-D5_TdDNw_XWx0fQ3iKkgmN2E783C-jejayy5FzSc_dMu571RFUfEfzxM6xwCMY4OutjBEi7-tR7ucNukQ=w450-h384" width="450" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>As this country has lurched from farce to farce this year, with the rich getting ever more richer, it's been another 'interesting' year for small traders!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>My plans for expansion are STILL on hold...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Can't invest in a bigger van, storage is too expensive, a bigger unit would be risky, and absolutely forget the dream of opening a shop.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So I'm still trading at vintage fairs, which have actually been brilliant this year.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Have my regulars at Bridport and Langport, plus Shepton Flea, but owing to the criminal fuel prices, have been reluctant to try new fairs further afield.<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'm still selling online, via Facebook Marketplace, where sales can fluctuate wildly.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Can get a flurry of sales, then nothing for ages, with of course the regular idiots and timewasters to deal with. Is this still available???!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>One thing I have changed though, is doing stuff on social media.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Lets be honest, its mostly a complete waste of time.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I now don't really post on Facebook at all, and my poor little Blog has been abandoned as well!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I have started on Instagram though, and just keep it simple, posting regular pictures on there, with minimum text.<br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But apart from a few responses, its still not really worth it.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'll keep this Blog going though, as this was my first foray into dabbling online some 12 years ago.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Have at least enjoyed restoring many pieces of vintage furniture this year.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Has really taken me away from the computer and designing and creating collages.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Again, as there is zero response to my artworks and designs, I feel its more worthwhile restoring furniture. At least I can sell it.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>First market of the new year will be the Giant Shepton Flea on January 22nd, so find me there and support small traders!!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Laters.<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-32016863796110864242022-12-15T10:14:00.005-08:002022-12-15T10:14:39.338-08:001970s BILTONS DORSET PLATE<p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Now that I live in Dorset, getting this curious little plate meant a bit more.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <br /></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikQfKGSFZ146X9wM0HGvg3iHJlncu8-PnecqG8mIjD9_cW1HU_5SwKIwRbqYzOrTRjDmTZOGlkZ_LE0zaomjjQKaziz_fYbTdb9hZr0g7H-frzZvA4UQIm8WoM4Zl3FTTO0EiGj7jl5Yy6buw2Bw8HlzwQ8D6IwrUYhFGduPQyJTo8bPNDl1UBCM3Xrw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2199" data-original-width="2280" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikQfKGSFZ146X9wM0HGvg3iHJlncu8-PnecqG8mIjD9_cW1HU_5SwKIwRbqYzOrTRjDmTZOGlkZ_LE0zaomjjQKaziz_fYbTdb9hZr0g7H-frzZvA4UQIm8WoM4Zl3FTTO0EiGj7jl5Yy6buw2Bw8HlzwQ8D6IwrUYhFGduPQyJTo8bPNDl1UBCM3Xrw=w425-h410" width="425" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Made by classic 70s ceramic company Biltons, it features a brilliant illustration of landmarks around the county. Most of which are now familiar to me.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTEW-8SWFa3LDQZWmyPp8-S4xYjshQ65aXmloa5iBFlpMXZBvv5WmlxK8hxghOHTxqwHXAEqtbPm-OgzpMoDUHAN9M1j8TEzSCgmcuzp37972Eb1mBiO5nQeTT-TaXZo2bxlDUg0kcBkqcQcN8Rx5mYne6zChpNzyniAQzS9v7LkzgfwwYGO3OfeWJ8Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="2616" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTEW-8SWFa3LDQZWmyPp8-S4xYjshQ65aXmloa5iBFlpMXZBvv5WmlxK8hxghOHTxqwHXAEqtbPm-OgzpMoDUHAN9M1j8TEzSCgmcuzp37972Eb1mBiO5nQeTT-TaXZo2bxlDUg0kcBkqcQcN8Rx5mYne6zChpNzyniAQzS9v7LkzgfwwYGO3OfeWJ8Q=w427-h395" width="427" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Such as the crazy Cerne Abbas giant, the swans at Abbotsbury, Gold Hill at Shaftesbury and the Tank Museum near Wareham.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_xwlryh9vaHGBJMFgWENT-kiEc7GxQaHl54dWGbUhyeD73-UyPVDmbczBTl9dXy-dpT3__AOWlVGIPsyLfxkUTyDfdM1Xsil-ONABtuP58BsBOJ-hPrTAvGTdIcJ8Es4os7kx12rsCwLq176SFU0OlcVEJ0y27C--ZChAAaT4Iu5VLM34jpe6-vfXVA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3204" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_xwlryh9vaHGBJMFgWENT-kiEc7GxQaHl54dWGbUhyeD73-UyPVDmbczBTl9dXy-dpT3__AOWlVGIPsyLfxkUTyDfdM1Xsil-ONABtuP58BsBOJ-hPrTAvGTdIcJ8Es4os7kx12rsCwLq176SFU0OlcVEJ0y27C--ZChAAaT4Iu5VLM34jpe6-vfXVA=w508-h388" width="508" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgilbCRMyJPF8AbfHLGx-gIUpqn4k7xiY0Ib5aL75Qooz2dT8DS_GgRS7my83m6b5URJSNE9yf5yEk0UB6aPfnMAwPdcT53RYBrhdL92_Dz5x9j0WvzFUcCTPipqh8NrcYWb8rFL5TRrDMWtfhoOKTZPdcJzaXnx1OgZqjBBn2ShcUjYNB9XSQEnFBgXw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="2126" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgilbCRMyJPF8AbfHLGx-gIUpqn4k7xiY0Ib5aL75Qooz2dT8DS_GgRS7my83m6b5URJSNE9yf5yEk0UB6aPfnMAwPdcT53RYBrhdL92_Dz5x9j0WvzFUcCTPipqh8NrcYWb8rFL5TRrDMWtfhoOKTZPdcJzaXnx1OgZqjBBn2ShcUjYNB9XSQEnFBgXw=w451-h370" width="451" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /> </b></span><p></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380760926222956264.post-58975090842165942322022-11-26T10:14:00.001-08:002022-11-26T10:14:33.746-08:00LOVELY NEW STOCK!!<p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sorry that posts have been few and far between these past few months.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I'm still on a bit of a break from social media!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But as ever I've been buying up some amazing stock.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Here are just a few examples...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A 1950s abstract painting of the Rhône Valley in France.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOEKjHAtYPpqPRDNYov4D0KZ6ezN3FiVZFiHqtRfdgxsf6obWaIO7BqL5mA77e5v4slSGtcqUrCe_-yqXQerqupRh8cq2iya_ZaL33y3f0sU09Aa51QjK3GdWdPQtWoLQUhN16Yc3gotYUVoL2VNrA5LXrPmLZpIcUAS3mcoFjy5iQXrJo3c8WztcmQ/s2496/IMG_9336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="2008" height="583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOEKjHAtYPpqPRDNYov4D0KZ6ezN3FiVZFiHqtRfdgxsf6obWaIO7BqL5mA77e5v4slSGtcqUrCe_-yqXQerqupRh8cq2iya_ZaL33y3f0sU09Aa51QjK3GdWdPQtWoLQUhN16Yc3gotYUVoL2VNrA5LXrPmLZpIcUAS3mcoFjy5iQXrJo3c8WztcmQ/w468-h583/IMG_9336.jpg" width="468" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Very late Utility CC41 wicker chair, that was made in 1952, the year the Utility scheme was scrapped.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5q9wCyPW6DTClxXVBGg3UAGQ2RQiUA9J9OLJqZt2sGzYkPuoA7I39bqZgdAJrKEj7JeGmPI_I2sXTLjJRCuhmp6pmDwIhEykGhp8yp1OhyyxU7jd1IvIbj7pNAKEEmvodOYQ94s2H-oWU1lDM9ZhXI9sK5_xt2We0o1mx_hXEM38xKnd2PeAccrg1w/s2193/IMG_9324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="1701" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5q9wCyPW6DTClxXVBGg3UAGQ2RQiUA9J9OLJqZt2sGzYkPuoA7I39bqZgdAJrKEj7JeGmPI_I2sXTLjJRCuhmp6pmDwIhEykGhp8yp1OhyyxU7jd1IvIbj7pNAKEEmvodOYQ94s2H-oWU1lDM9ZhXI9sK5_xt2We0o1mx_hXEM38xKnd2PeAccrg1w/w393-h508/IMG_9324.jpg" width="393" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Gloriously kitsch French 1950s iron plant stand and rack, that has ceramic tiles designed by the iconic pottery company Vallauris, who are still based on the French Riviera.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hL938ROa4KkFs7f1Ys6PONtJLApaAr6R4SGDotx4yIDEnQEJT1PrLXW2d6ZdhNvK3na2OuIO4_XJ1HNJcdOMhUfTvvi7R9JD6yIcBcOLEn4z5moFWHLvtyT1mjrrSvEOJNbmw5rFpntTAz30kaytlaxizFcOUZGxIsxQ_P8rK5aqdfNHULNao1F02A/s1839/IMG_9308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="1839" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hL938ROa4KkFs7f1Ys6PONtJLApaAr6R4SGDotx4yIDEnQEJT1PrLXW2d6ZdhNvK3na2OuIO4_XJ1HNJcdOMhUfTvvi7R9JD6yIcBcOLEn4z5moFWHLvtyT1mjrrSvEOJNbmw5rFpntTAz30kaytlaxizFcOUZGxIsxQ_P8rK5aqdfNHULNao1F02A/w468-h393/IMG_9308.JPG" width="468" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Very stylish and simple early 1950s Scandinavian side table with drawers.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>I just love this!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV_5Numosqd4ZvChXnMn8KngFhk6q1w6HQNBX7Iu7iPnpEqmpk2LkVlnpYFI8tJZxE25ptOVE9xdRUvW6FMcxZwm_Yok6-_CexYWcJR7VASYQoNTEQ2NDMIhgBUugwPIPs6VgLGg-JakNajInDXzdvijh93T_2FiqYqoBWB-8mA5AYQ-B8hnM0akmXA/s2160/IMG_9328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="2160" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV_5Numosqd4ZvChXnMn8KngFhk6q1w6HQNBX7Iu7iPnpEqmpk2LkVlnpYFI8tJZxE25ptOVE9xdRUvW6FMcxZwm_Yok6-_CexYWcJR7VASYQoNTEQ2NDMIhgBUugwPIPs6VgLGg-JakNajInDXzdvijh93T_2FiqYqoBWB-8mA5AYQ-B8hnM0akmXA/w469-h431/IMG_9328.JPG" width="469" /></a></b></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /> </b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Photo portrait of an Edwardian gentlemen in unusual oval-shaped frame.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ-mX0Mnhq_SKKKw3lVUbAtdHGVRSQOEq_Ph3wD34RixeDT5k7WUjwpM9k8AfDxWIpG0ZASXkk9YiSchvGkXieDq_HelUbT8c6lj15eROLxU7ZvNP76vv1cZ-lT3lUb45bu9rQOo6vCZi0Gj7Q0vwsxQZaPfaUQ19PBphIeEQEUoKTVzn-l35_THPmA/s2620/IMG_9365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="2240" height="551" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQ-mX0Mnhq_SKKKw3lVUbAtdHGVRSQOEq_Ph3wD34RixeDT5k7WUjwpM9k8AfDxWIpG0ZASXkk9YiSchvGkXieDq_HelUbT8c6lj15eROLxU7ZvNP76vv1cZ-lT3lUb45bu9rQOo6vCZi0Gj7Q0vwsxQZaPfaUQ19PBphIeEQEUoKTVzn-l35_THPmA/w471-h551/IMG_9365.jpg" width="471" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Handmade 1930s dolls house.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WGnvpDrYH2lIlcgveMC6RfgWrX5CmLAImxwdJfvIlV3Wjt9NwHOjxAttKZCi6Z4nKCtRZkbhMc2538Pel6_kkr3DN79ddQ45SwjgL_1WuQp0w252rePZvjUGwbBN9wYEpqWeIAZYZE-OGVGTddHmjM4_tomKpiJjpRqwEGykgfy7oE6dJ20MiuQWfQ/s1555/IMG_9247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="1276" height="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7WGnvpDrYH2lIlcgveMC6RfgWrX5CmLAImxwdJfvIlV3Wjt9NwHOjxAttKZCi6Z4nKCtRZkbhMc2538Pel6_kkr3DN79ddQ45SwjgL_1WuQp0w252rePZvjUGwbBN9wYEpqWeIAZYZE-OGVGTddHmjM4_tomKpiJjpRqwEGykgfy7oE6dJ20MiuQWfQ/w436-h531/IMG_9247.jpg" width="436" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>A very rare programme from the opening of the Blackwall Tunnel in London on 22nd May 1897.</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZMkOTKr2J6YSpk50eVEI0Qgdhe1qzny_XiBFLQ9dpEZNbzz6VAA8Eef-SjrjOyOCRrY9u0lUMeSFpajyTn6NwwTVMVEnI9hxUR8RT-maixh_DIGS6IXxrLAV4HumnFqt7jSWVwwt_Mqbk87kHZVVqSGbb-hLZNr3xzkC-ICciZC5uYzg3-PccPEiHQ/s2980/IMG_8995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2980" data-original-width="2356" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZMkOTKr2J6YSpk50eVEI0Qgdhe1qzny_XiBFLQ9dpEZNbzz6VAA8Eef-SjrjOyOCRrY9u0lUMeSFpajyTn6NwwTVMVEnI9hxUR8RT-maixh_DIGS6IXxrLAV4HumnFqt7jSWVwwt_Mqbk87kHZVVqSGbb-hLZNr3xzkC-ICciZC5uYzg3-PccPEiHQ/w454-h574/IMG_8995.JPG" width="454" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Have absolutely loads more, but you can find some of these items at my next markets...</b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>LANGPORT VINTAGE MARKET on 10th December</b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>GIANT SHEPTON FLEA on 11th December</b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hope you can come along!!<br /></b></span></span></p>Matt ArtPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16140247267266597426noreply@blogger.com0