HUBBUB AT THE ECO HUB!

Some exciting news to announce........

I'll be at the FASHION & ARTS FAIR at the Eco Hub in Westcliff-on-Sea this Saturday!

Eco Hub is a top notch business centre housed in fantastic renovated Victorian stables, so this is a unique event held in a unique location!

Organised by local artist Amy George, there will be a host of latest fashions, vintage fashions and art to see. There is even a Blow Dry Hair Bar!!!

Kick off is at 11am and finishes up at 6pm, admission is absolutely FREE!!!!

As it is in tricky to find location, I'll give you the full address:
A Google Map search may be required!

Eco Hub,

2A St John's Road,

Westcliff-on-Sea,

Essex

SS0 7JZ

St John's Road is off Milton Road, where the Cricketers pub is, and Eco Hub is next to the St Alban the Martyr church!

MARVELLOUS MALDON REPORT!

Had a fantastic time yesterday at the BETTY BLUE EYES HANDMADE & VINTAGE FAYRE in Maldon!

It was extra exciting as it was the first ever BETTY BLUE EYES event in the marvellous town of Maldon.
Held in a beautiful Victorian church hall just off the High Street, I had a lovely space to display my work. And the sun shone all day!!!

Perfect weather then to show off my SEASIDE SPECIALS pictures and cards! As always my RETRO FOOTBALL range caused quite a buzz and I even met the niece of a rather famous ex-football manager!
Very pleased my brand new fridge magnets proved popular as well. I'll be producing even more of these in the future, so keep a look out!

Was a brilliant day all round and thanks to the good folk of Maldon for popping in and saying hello!

I now can't wait for the next visit there!

The fantastic poster for the fair!

Another fabulous poster!

The lovely Victorian hall at Maldon.

My packed stall, with lots of goodies!

The Seaside Specials on display!

Another view, as a curious Cary looks on!

MARVELLOUS MALDON!

This Saturday I'll be at the BETTY BLUE EYES HANDMADE & VINTAGE FAYRE in Maldon, Essex!

You will find me in the Maldon United Reform Church just off the High Street.
Kick off is at 10am until 4pm and admission is absolutely FREE!!

Can't wait for this new fair in the lovely town of Maldon. I'll have with me for the first time this year, my very popular SEASIDE SPECIALS range. Including my beach huts pictures and my ALL NEW Beach Babes collages!!
Also, a sneak preview of my new FRIDGE MAGNETS, so check out those as well!
After my recent super success at Vintage Vogue, I've been making all sorts of new stock, plenty for everyone to browse through!!

There has been a fantastic advertising campaign by organiser Anna Cooper for this event, even appearing on local radio station Saint FM. So no excuses for not coming along to marvellous Maldon this Saturday for some vintage fun!

See you there!!

The fabulous poster for the fair!

Some of the beach huts from the SEASIDE SPECIALS!

The stunning Petrified Oak Trees in Mundon... Near Maldon!

VINTAGE VOGUE REPORT!

Here is a little report of an amazing day at VINTAGE VOGUE...

After filling the car up at 7-30am in torrential rain, we arrived at Brentwood in slightly lighter rain!
But it didn't dampen anyone's spirits as we set up in record time for once!!

And despite the awful weather, the crowds came flowing in straight away!
From the off the punters were buying, and to my amazement I was quickly selling out of certain cards.
Nice to see people were buying all sorts of different things from me, from framed pictures, foamboards, cards, books to comics. Something for everyone!!

Had a wander around all the other stalls and saw some brilliant things to buy. A real mixture of items, top notch vintage clothes, framed Vogue magazine covers, knitted 50s tops, kitchen and homeware and jewellery.

VINTAGE VOGUE has always had a very special atmosphere, and the music played there really helps that. The tunes spun by Stephen were spot on as usual, and really made the day swing along very nicely.  And Stephen's music quiz questions kept us amused throughout the day!

Thanks to everyone who braved the April showers to come along and make it a brilliant day.

Special thanks to the organisers Michele and Stephen for their amazing dedication and professionalism and for their enthusiam.

Yet another packed stall, don't you just love that 70s tablecloth!

My new foamboard stand made its début, displaying the Dazzling Decades!

Stephen, DJ extraordinaire!

A glimpse at the packed venue in Brentwood.

VINTAGE VOGUE

Hello everyone!

See you all at the splendid VINTAGE VOGUE Fashion & Lifestyle Fair this Sunday!!

Absolutely can't wait for this fantastic event. Remember this is the BIGGEST and BEST vintage event in the whole of East Anglia, so don't miss out!

There will be clothes, accessories, trends, lifestyle, music, homeware and much more from the 1920s to the 1970s. And not forgetting the fabulous Vogue Tea Room!

Run along to Brentwood School, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8EE this Sunday.

It starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm, see you there!!

Check out their website here:

http://essexvintagefashionfair.com/

TOODLE PIP!

Hello campers!

I'm off to Dorset tomorrow for a whole week, hooray!!!!

Don't worry everyone, we've packed the brolly........!

The weather might not be brilliant, but even in the April showers Dorset is still beautiful.
We'll be visiting old haunts and exploring new places. We are sure to pop into Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis along the way for some serious vintiquing (Sorry for the awfully trendy word there!).

But remember, while I'm away you can still buy some of my work in 2 fabulous shops!!!

There is absolutely loads of my stuff in THE BIG SOCIETY DEPARTMENT STORE at 106 Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. Have just put some new things in there as well, so hurry along!

And if you are in Billericay, pop into THE CANDY BAR on 29 High Street to find my DAZZLING DECADES cards amongst the amazing selection of retro sweets.
http://www.billericaycandybar.co.uk/latest-arrivals

So toodle pip and see you all soon at the VINTAGE VOGUE FASHION & LIFESTYLE FAIR at Brentwood on April 29th!!

The delightful Durdle Door in Dorset.

The Big Society in Hamlet Court Road!

The Candy Bar sweet shop extravaganza in Billericay!

WORK IN PROGRESS!

Hello everyone, has been as manic as ever at work and at play recently!!

As we have just had typical British holiday weather, thought I would show you some new works in progress to cheer everyone up!

Some bright and colourful summery seaside pictures!!

As always I'm using my own photos with some stunning vintage images added to them.
In the collage you will notice some famous buildings along Southend seafront with the 1950s beach babes (male and female!) enjoying the sunshine!

The other is one of the babes enjoying a day at Mersea Island, with the beautiful beach huts in the background.

Both of these are still only works in progress, so the may change at any time!

They may make an appearance at my next fair, the VINTAGE VOGUE FASHION & LIFESTYLE FAIR in Brentwood on April 29th, so come along to find out!