Eiderdowns and orchids

A few new acquisitions for the cottage have been acquired lately! A few weeks ago I visited the Spring Country Living Fair, I had to be very strong willed as I could easily have spent a fortune and manage to resist the temptation of some rather impractical objects. But I knew I was doomed as soon as I approached the Velvet Ribbon stall - whose main trade is in deliciously covetable eiderdowns. I got there early before the crowds and managed to purchase this beautiful double eiderdown!

I also visited the Sea Garden stall which was wonderfully well-presented and spied this lovely brass box

I also bought some of Christine's botanical note cards - which are really too lovely to send to people!
The fair was becoming rather full at this point so I made one last stop to procure this delightful hand painted Victorian moustache cup which hangs happily on one of my dresser hooks - though it may migrate upstairs to one of the shelf hooks later on!

 And I couldn't resist this heart shaped ivy plant in a vintage style zinc pot.

Not a bad haul from my day at the fair!
During the weekend we visited the gorgeous Petersham Nurseries definitely one of my favourite places. Everything is so exquisitely displayed and they have some lovely plants - another place where I could spend a lot of money!

The food there is really tasty too - we had a spot of lunch at the tea house in one of the old glasshouses. These photos have been borrowed from the Petersham nursery website as every time I visit I always forget my camera - must remember next time!

We came away with a few plants to go out in the garden and this lovely little yellow orchid and a mini Italian urn style pot. I have killed a few orchids in the past so hopefully I won't over water this one - any tips on keeping it alive will be gratefully received!

Have a lovely April!