Violet Creams goes to Dorset

The Violet Creams team: Ana, Terry, Zadie and of course, Little Nell the van, had a wonderful time when visiting Dorset last week.

We stayed in Wimborne, famous for its Minster, as you can see above.  It was a great base to visit other areas, such as our beloved Lyme Regis.  The sun shone especially for us, we really enjoyed visiting some old friends and their lovely shops.

When you visit Lyme Regis, be sure to visit Sublyme a fantastic vintage shop located at the top of the high street.  Look out for their fabulous welcoming cat and dog.

This is a view we never tire of; you can see what lovely weather we had.

 

Kathrens make exquisite knitted day and evening wear.  Check out their website www.kathrens.co.uk  Another 'must' when visiting Lyme.

I said to Ana, just one cream tea this visit!  As you can see from the 'before' and 'after', we certainly made it a good one. 

Frock Me - Sunday 6 March

We had a great time on Sunday at Frock Me 
and were really busy!  

Seems everyone wants vintage fabrics and scarves these days.  We also sold quite a few colourful spring clothes, as well as vintage shoes.  

We will be bringing more of the same to Frock Me next time and will try to include more vintage curtains, as these seem very popular as well.  

When we have a stall at Ardingly in April (19/20th) we are going to be selling more collectables. 

Here is a picture of Gloria on our current business card -

We had some lovely customers on Sunday, they really make the day for us.  Look at their great vintage outfits!

 

We took a photo of our friend's stall, Maison Fay.  She sells lovely linen goods: pin cushions and linen-covered books - it really is worth a visit.

Busy Sunday

Just had a lovely Sunday.  Started in Brighton buying shoes then back home to prepare afternoon tea for friends.

Looking forward to Frock Me next week

SUNDAY 6th MARCH


11.00am - 5.00pm


BRIGHTON DOME, CORN EXCHANGE


CHURCH STREET, BRIGHTON BN1 1UE

We always look forward to meeting old and new friends.

Visit to Goddards in Dorking,Surrey

 

On Saturday, we attended a birthday lunch for our friend, Diane.  To celebrate her birthday, Diane stayed in the Landmark Trust property Goddards, situated near Dorking in Surrey.  We have added just a few of our impressions of this marvellous property, designed by Edwin Lutyens in the late 19th century.

 It was our first outing in our new van, Little Nell.  As you can see, she looks quite content having arrived on time to Diane's party.

We thought you would like to see just how much Zadie enjoyed herself!  Here she is, making the most of a cuddle with one of her boyfriends, Jon.

Terry and Zadie explore the garden layout, designed by Gertrude Jekyll.

Frock Me, Brighton: Sunday 23 January

A great day was had by all at Frock Me yesterday.  

We received some very complimentary feedback regarding our stall: 
have a look and see what you think.  

Thank you to all of our customers and to those visitors new to Violet Creams, Vintage Style.

 

Goodbye Needlemakers, Lewes!

It was a sad goodbye in November when we moved out of our little shop in The Needlemakers, Lewes.

 

We had made so many friends; fellow traders and customers alike.

You can see Zadie here helping a customer - she always loves meeting new people, and specialises in customer service.

  

Welcome to the Violet Creams, Vintage Style blog!

 We specialise in selling vintage and retro fashion, accessories, fabrics and household collectables.


Terry, Ana and Zadie would like to say a big THANK YOU to all our loyal customers who supported us at our shop at 
The Needlemakers in Lewes. 


We are now trading at the most popular vintage fairs and markets in the South East of England.

 Follow our antics as we travel around with our stock in our new Ford van called Little Nell.   

Our next fair is:

FROCK ME

SUNDAY 23rd JANUARY 2011

11.00am - 5.00pm

BRIGHTON DOME, CORN EXCHANGE,

CHURCH STREET, BRIGHTON BN1 1UE