New stock

We've had a very enjoyable long weekend at Cow & Ghost Towers. We visited what remains of the National Trust's Clandon Park, so sadly gutted by fire earlier this year. The building is very eerie, but wonderful to see the plans and enthusiasm  for its restoration.  We plan to return when it is complete.

Also a weekend for stock hunting. We visited Hungerford, which is a town we love, and discovered Guildford. What a wonderful city. An amazing array of shops and a great atmosphere. It reminded us of how our local towns were years ago. Both were great for vintage items. As well as the suitcase we bought lots of other goodies. Spoiled for choice. It will all be coming to the 2 day Vintage and Antique Fayre at the Welsh National Botanic Gardens on October 3rd and 4th.

Busy weekend.

A busy, but very enjoyable weekend. Great day as always at the Vintage Fayre in Crickhowell on Saturday. Nice to catch up with everyone,

and lots of wonderful items on sale.

Added bonus was the presentation of a cheque to Cancer Research. There has been a raffle at each event, and delighted to report that stallholders and the public have raised £1173 for this worthy cause.

Today was a day of treasure hunting for future events. Lots of lovely items for upcoming fayres. We particularly like this vintage sewing box. 

Blankets

We do love a Welsh wool blanket at Cow & Ghost. Two new arrivals today. Both double and both perfect. The photos simply don't do justice to the vibrant colours.

These lovely blankets were made in various mills all over Wales. Always a luxury item when new, they were often given as wedding presents as they would literally last a lifetime.

My Great Grandmother would give one to family members only. 

I have the ones that belonged to my Grandmother - and a few I've collected through the years. I never tire of them, and they are very useful in the winter.

We've been pleased to sell several over the last few months. It's been lovely talking to people about them and seeing photos of them in their new homes.

Along with the two new ones, this is our stock at the moment.

We also have a wonderful range of bunting made from damaged blankets.

Wonderful that when they have had a lifetime of use these treasures find a new purpose.

We'll be bringing all these along to the Vintage Fayre in Crickhowell on September 19th

Torch Theatre Vintage Day.

Where to begin....

Brilliant day yesterday at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven. Wonderful atmosphere. Vintage stalls, dancing, clothes, fashion show, film, cartoons, tea room. All beautifully done and so well attended. We met an avalanche of lovely people. The day flew by.

All set up in the small auditorium.

Hard to take photos, but the black background and spotlighting created a great setting.

Wonderful to see the detail that had gone into this event. The fashion show was brilliant, and so many customers had dressed for the occasion and looked amazing.

Just a few of the wonderful costumes people were wearing.

So hard to sum up this wonderful day.

We look forward to returning to future events.

We've reserved our pitch.