Sunday 19 February 2017

Great Start To The Year

A busy start to 2017 at Cow & Ghost. Everything has been very positive and productive. We had a brilliant two days at our first fair of the year at the National Botanic Garden Of Wales. The weekend was very busy and the added bonus of seeing a wonderful show of spring bulbs. The snowdrops were fantastic.



We also enjoyed a Sunday at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. 






Wonderful venue for a pre loved sale. Recent acquisitions of new stock meant we needed to make space, so small, older items of our stock were taken along and proved very popular. 











We're also pleased to announce that all stall spaces for the Vintage , Retro and Artisan Fair we are organising in Talybont On Usk in August have been taken. Thrilled with the quality and variety. We'll be posting lots more about this event very soon.

We're delighted to announce that our next event will be part of Brecon Women's Festival. On Saturday March 4th they are holding an 'Artisan Crafts Market & Cafe'. We have a stall with our range of Welsh Tapestry Blankets, cushions and related products.


Saturday 4 February 2017

"High class glossy print"



Excitement at Cow & Ghost Towers.....

A good friend spotted a photograph of our stall in the latest issue of 'Reclaim' magazine.

Little shopping trip today to acquire a copy.


To quote Joanna Lumley's 'Patsy' from Ab Fab. There we were "in high class glossy print".



Nice piece on the Botanic Garden Fairs. Also rather wowed by the magazine. PACKED with vintage treasures. We've just subscribed and HIGHLY recommend.

http://reclaimmagazine.uk/the-magazine.html

Sunday 22 January 2017

Exciting news


It's been a quiet month at Cow & Ghost Towers, but after a very enjoyable post Christmas rest we're back to it.

Pleased to be starting the year with a big announcement...


Cow & Ghost Vintage
are delighted to announce that we will be hosting

'THE TALYBONT VINTAGE, RETRO & ARTISAN FAIR'
on Saturday 5th of August 2017
at the Henderson Hall, Talybont On Usk

An exciting mix of Vintage, retro and local artisan traders.
Vintage style tea room.
Further attractions TBA.

If you would like to be part of this event, please message us for further details and a booking form.
cowandghostvintage@gmail.com

Talybont On Usk is a lovely canal side village just outside Brecon. There is a wonderful sense of community and the area is very popular with tourists, walkers and cyclists. The event will take place in the village hall.


We're very excited. Lots more information to come.

In other news, Cow & Ghost will be at The Antique Fair in The National Botanic Gardens Of Wales next weekend - January 28th & 29th. The first of 4 fairs there this year. Always a great weekend. Hope to see you there.




Friday 30 December 2016

New Year



As another year draws to a close at Cow & Ghost Towers, we thought we'd take advantage of a quiet half hour to thank friends, followers and customers for their support this year, and in previous years.

It was lovely to end the year with a small fair at Ty Coch Farm. It was a lovely and unusual venue, and really had Christmas atmosphere. A cabin in the hills with a blazing log fire on a dry, frosty day.











It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the Welsh Blanket side of the business. Hot water bottles covers and Christmas cards, both new this year have been particularly successful.




We're busy making plans and looking forward to next year. We'll be at our regular fairs, but lots of new things in the pipeline too..... Watch this space....

Christmas has been a quiet and enjoyable time. Reading, Films & TV, food and drink... Looking forward to more of the same this weekend for new year.

So wherever you are, we wish you a happy and prosperous new year.

Wish very best wishes,




Kevin









John








& Cows and Ghosts 


Saturday 10 December 2016

December Will Be Magic Again....


To quote the lovely Kate Bush. 'December Will Magic Again". In Cow & Ghost's case 'busy again', but in a good way.

Two events. On Sunday the 11th we'll be in Swansea Waterfront Museum - colonnade, with the lovely Smock Vintage.


Then on Saturday the 17th we'll just outside Pontypridd at a very special event which looks to be highly individual. Very excited about this, and have further plans for more in the new year. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more about this one.




Sunday 20 November 2016

Spitalfields


An unusually quiet month at Cow & Ghost Towers. No fairs or events until December.

Took advantage of this to have a few breaks away. Made the most of our National Trust membership in a few locations. Always great days out.

We also visited the Spitalfields district of London. We'd read a lot about it and seen documentaries, but nothing prepared us for how wonderful a a place it is. So much unspoiled and preserved. A few photos to give a taste. Brilliant feel and atmosphere.








 Look forward to returning in the future. Some exciting events coming up in December. More details nearer the time. Until then, cheers.

Sunday 6 November 2016

Crickhowell Christmas Fair



A brilliant day yesterday at the Crickhowell Vintage & Antiques Fair. Fantastic atmosphere and very busy. Enjoyed meeting customers old and new and catching up with friends.




A selection of festive items proved very popular.









Our Welsh tapestry printed cards are a hit. Planning to print more soon, and also introduce a Christmas card.






We've been upcycling and selling chairs in a 50's retro style for a few years. Decided to try something different. Warm colours and genuine vintage fabrics. Looking forward to developing this range.


The rest of November looks to be a quiet time for us, but back in December attending the Swansea Waterfront museum Christmas Fair on the 11th, The week after we will be at a very unique and individual event. More details to follow soon.........