Thank you for your good wishes. I have been gradually catching up with work, housework and emails..
Today I went to the Rook Lane Retro Market in Frome. It was held in a lovely 18th Century building with tall windows allowing the day light to stream in to the room.
As well as vintage and retro stalls, there were refreshments provided in a room at the back of the hall. The cakes and biscuits (vintage recipes) were homemade and what we sampled was delicious!
There were some lovely vintage outfits worn by visitors and stall holders alike adding to that retro/vintage atmosphere.
Here is a flavour of what was there.
On the look out for a vintage dress to add to my wardrobe
Whilst there I saw some fellow bloggers, Liz, Clare and Elaine as well as other familiar faces.
When I arrived at the fair I took my camera out ready to take photos and realised that I had left the card behind. Luckily Alan came prepared so was on hand and took some photos for me. Phew!
I brought back a few things back with me....
After the retro fair I headed for Frome town centre. I went to all the charity shops but only found a couple of small items worth buying. Being the end of the day all that was worth having had already gone. I can't complain though, I had a good day.
I hope that you are having a good weekend what ever you are up to.
A bientôt!
Isabelle X
Just the sort of fair that I enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do so love the fabric of vintage dresses!
I hope that you are feeling better and not overdoing it!
I have just returned from a jolly day out in Bath!
;-)
What a lovely day - thanks for sharing it. The photo's are lovely. Would love to do something like this, oh well, one day!
ReplyDeleteLove Lydia xx
oh such wonderful treasures! looks like a great way to spend the day :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to have a teasure hunt...I think I would go nuts in a place like that...I saw so many goodies in your images. Thank for sharing...I always love coming over to visit you my friend. xo Have a great week. xo
ReplyDeleteDear Isabelle, you bought some lovely things! I love the cottage print and the lovely floral fabric and the dress! And your hair is looking very blonde! I would have gone MAD at the fair. The worst of living in a big city is I don't get to go to things like that. They have them but very EXPENSIVE. Thank heavens for Etsy and EBay and lovely Blogs like yours!
ReplyDeletePleased you are feeling better but don't overdo it. We can only do so many things at once. Thank you for your kind words on Alfie aad my wedding. xx
Looks like a great day my friend, I'm so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteTank you for sharing those wonderful treasures!!!!
Have a nice sunday my friend
Love the pic of the cottage it reminds me of Ann Hathaways cottage in Staffordshire that had lovely flowers in the garden just like your picture...Lucey xx
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage dress you bought, perfect for Springtime. . .yeay!
ReplyDeleteAshamed to say that my stockroom looks just like the photos of the fair(alas without cakes)so think I'd better have a tidy up today!
xx
So glad to hear you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have wanted to bring it all home with me!
Lisa x
It was so good to see you at the fair, love the photos Alan took. I haven't had time to look at mine yet! Hope you have a pleasant and relaxing Sunday. Lizzie xx
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd known about that as it looks really intresting and I love the building it was held in. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWish I'd been there too. Sounds as though you had a great time. xx
ReplyDeleteI love to stroll around any flea market even virtual ones! You bought some lovely fabrics, have a nice Sunday!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day!! Plenty of treasures to be found!!
ReplyDeletexxxx
Oooh,Isabel...I would have LOVED to have joined you at that fair!
ReplyDeleteYou know what I would have chosen?...yes..that lovely cottage picture!
Bellaboo :0)
Looks like you had a wonderful day out. I've fallen for that lovely blouse that you've bought home with you.
ReplyDeleteTracey
J'adore ce genre de "brocante" ! On y fait toujours de jolies trouvailles.
ReplyDeleteJ'avais laissé un petit mot sur le dernier post, mais il semble avoir disparu ... grrr.
J'espère donc que vous allez mieux !
Bon dimanche.
Hi Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteit looks like you enjoyed this day.
Nice flea market, you bought lovely things there !
Have a nice Synday,
Sylvia
Hello Isabelle
ReplyDeleteYou must be feeling better... the fair you went to looks absolutely lovely.I really love the "new" dress.
Louise x
Thank you for the opportunity to armchair travel! I wish I could have been at the fair too. So many treasures. I love that cottage print. I posted some of my own on my blog last week. Have a wonderful week Isabelle!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Lovely to see you there on saturday, looking forward to having you at our Vintage Bazaar!
ReplyDeleteThe fair looks wonderful, some gorgeous things to be had there. xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would ahve bought loads!
thank you for the lovely tour :o)
ReplyDeletei had been meaning to visit your beautiful blog again for awhile, but have been away a lot lately.
it's so nice to catch up with you xxx
sumea
Looks like a brilliant fair, I am coveting the cake tin that is peeking out in one of your pictures.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Morning Isabelle darling, sorry I have been a bit absent lately! I am finally getting to catch up, I needed some me time to relax and to get rid of my never-ending migraines. Luv, in your images I can see loads and loads of items that I would love to have. I love the dress, so glad you had a lovely time. Wishing you a week full of blessings.
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Duchess
The market looks wonderful. Great pictures! :) Xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, I wish I'd been there - it looks so inviting!
ReplyDeleteYou find always many things very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA real luck in England, I wish to go there!!!!
I love the photos Alan took. Can I use the ones of my stall please? They are much better than mine! Was that you I spotted in the charity shops in the town that day?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful fair! I see so many beautiful things I like. I guess it's a good thing I'm across the Atlantic!!
ReplyDeleteI love your petticoat and embroidered blouse so much!!!
What an incredible collection of joy! Or that's how it seems from your photos. Your own choices are impeccable, as always...*
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for your kind words about my Stories of Jesus for Children series - it's good to know that children are enjoying them! I am thinking very seriously about how to put the difficult events of Thursday and Friday appropriately for children, now...
It looks like my kind of fair!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of the wondeful pictures.
Have a good week,
Rosemary
Hi, I've enjoyed my visit to your blog. The retro fair looked like a lot of fun. And you found some beautiful treasures. ♥
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fabulous day... so much to see and so many beautiful things to drool over!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel much better now.
Love Yvonne xx
Now THAT'S a serious faire! I wish we had those here! So many treasures to be had! And in such a beautiful building!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fabulous fair and you came away with some wonderful buys. I would have spent way too much money! A cake tin and seed box amongst other lovelies caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are feeling better now Isabelle.
Jeanne x
Hi Isabelle, must have been hard to buy not to many treasure ;o) Lovely pictures of your perfect hunting day!
ReplyDeleteBonne Soiree! xo
what fun!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for your nice comment on my blog post today. very appreciated!
xo
elyse
That looks like a wonderful fair!
ReplyDeleteVictoria x
All those goodies - I would be like a child in a sweetie shop.
ReplyDeletetake care and glad your feeling better,
Nina x
Hi Isabelle
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog, I love it when I get followers and comments, it is so lovely to share thoughts with like minded people. The vintage fair looks interesting, lots of goodies to buy.
Jo xx
ooohh this retro fair looks like SO much fun! I love all the pictures you have shared with us, and also love the pretty things you brought home. ;)
ReplyDeletexo Heather
thank you for your sweet, kind, supportive comment on my blog xxx
ReplyDeletewishing you a happy easter weekend xxx hugs xxx
sumea