Thursday 21 March 2013

CL Spring Fair



Although it doesn't feel much like Spring just now with icy winds and frosty mornings, a sure sign that it is on the way is the advent of the annual Spring Country Living Fair. Sadly, my usual partner-in-crime (my Mum) was stuck up in Scotland so I dragged my sister-in-law along instead informing her before-hand to wear comfy shoes and build up her upper body strength!

We were there queueing before it opened and were the first ones in! We made a bee-line for my favourite stalls and managed to get a good look before too many people made browsing an impossibility!
One of the first stalls I always head to is Velvet Ribbon, they always have the prettiest eiderdowns and quilts as well as oodles of painted cupboards, mirrors and lots of French paraphernalia.


I happened to have my Galaxy phone on me (no tripod etc. this time!) and they were very happy for me to take pictures of their beautiful stall. They will also be at Village Vintage later on in May - I can't wait to see what goodies they have!


We then wandered on to Chloe Antiques, whose rustic French/distressed chateau look is always really pretty. I do love being one of the first people in and seeing the beautifully set up stall before they are ravaged by desperate shoppers!


We continued wandering around the fair browsing a few more stalls and worked our way back to the little potager that had been set up near the entrance. It was enchanting; I loved the little painted bench and I could almost live in that greenhouse!


By mid-day we had had enough and were shopped out, so we retreated to a nearby bakery/cafe for a nice sit-down and a cup of tea! Who would have thought that country living in London could be so exhausting!

21 comments:

  1. It all looks so lovely, I love Chloes stand, she always sells such beautiful things.
    Jo xx

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  2. Lovely photos and such beautiful things, I especially like the floral fabric lamp shades. I am looking forward to seeing what you bought for your cottage. My daughter has a Galaxy, the camera takes excellent photos.

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  3. I'm going on Saturday I'm so excited. I never miss it that you for a taster of what's to come. The allotment garden bit looks amazing. I really enjoy reading your blog :-)

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  4. Sounds like a perfect day. I wish I could of gone but not possible. The pictures are great I love the greenhouse as well.
    Rosezeeta.

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  5. What a lovely fair to attend! That charming chicken caught my eye.

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  6. unfortunately im up in Scotland too so a bit far to visit, I would have loved to go! The stalls look beautiful, my purse would definitely feel a lot lighter on leaving! :) x

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  7. Beautiful pictures and it seems the CL Spring Fair would really be worth a trip to London (which is on my list, because it is years noe since I was in England last time)
    I am a reader to the Country Living magazine and always saw the advertising for the Spring Fair, but I never thought they have such nice old things there. Thanks a lot for showing!

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  8. I am not going this time, so it was so lovely to see your pictures.x

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  9. Looks fabulous Charlotte....one day I will take the train to see it all in the flesh, meanwhile I am enjoying your photos and links to those lovely stands
    Julie x

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  10. Oh how i wish i could go. I love all of the pictures, so pretty!

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  11. What a delightful post,pictures to drool over, the little garden was so beautiful!'bye for now Pam.

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  12. Oh thanks for the tour, did you buy anything gorgeous?
    Love Helen xx

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  13. It was wonderful, I truly enjoyed it all..thank you for sharing it...Happy weekend, with love Janice

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  14. Although I wasn't able to go, I have thoroughly enjoyed my walk around the fair with you. Hope to see you soon. Jill xx

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  15. Oh this is what I miss, being so far from London. Thank you for your pictures Charlotte, I hope you picked up some wonderful things!

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  16. It looks wonderful, your pictures are great so I felt a bit like I'd been!

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  17. Hai,
    i just love your romantic pictures!
    Greetings Antje
    http://antjeshome.blogspot.nl/

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  18. I saw something in every photo that I would love to take home. It's a good think I wasn't there.

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  19. I love the pitcher with the flowers on it in the stall!

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