If you are wondering what to get your nearest and dearest for Christmas and are dreading the "same-old" goods available on the high street then make sure you come along to the Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Market on Saturday 27th November. Held at the Shire Hall at the top of Chelmsford High Street and open from 10am to 3pm you will find new and known stalls sellings gorgeous unique vintage and handmade items, perfect for all those gifts you need to buy.
The Plum Fairy Tea Room will also return with yummy cup cakes and warm drinks - great to relax after the shopping frenzy!
Of course all of the items on sale will be unique and specially selected or created so make sure you get there early to get the pick of the lot.
Entry is free for all!
See you there x
Showing posts with label Chelmsford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chelmsford. Show all posts
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
For the love of knitting
Knitting, knitting, knitting, what images does that conjure up for you? For many it brings to mind grannies sitting in a corner working on jumpers for their family members which, once finished, will simply be put in the back of a cupboard and forgotten about.
What a shame! The art of knitting is clearly dying out as it lacks popularity with the instant-gratification society that we are surrounded by, where people lack the patience to learn a new skill and create things when they can just go out and buy something new. But this means that many are missing out on the simple satisfaction of creating something that is crafted with skill and love for themselves or a loved one. There is also the joy of creating something totally unique that can be worn or used in the home to add that gorgeous vintage or shabby chic detail.
But perhaps a change has come, with more focus on austerity and sustainability has come an increased interest in crafts and in rediscovering skills that are dying out. Knitting clubs have sprung up all over the country where anyone, of any age and ability, can go along to learn new skills and improve old ones as well as have an opportunity to meet new people with similar interests.
You can find your local knitting clubs by searching online but if you live in the Chelmsford/Brentwood area you already have at least 2 to choose from. The Lucy Loves Knitting club run by Lucy Burchell of Lucy Loves Fabric.com meets on Monday evenings each week at the Crown Street Cafe in Brentwood, Essex from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The Chelmsford Knitting Club meets at Cherry on Top cafe on Chelmsford High Street on the first Saturday of every month between 10am and 12ish.
So if you are intrigued and want to find out more about this fantastically rewarding hobby do come to join the knitting revolution!
What a shame! The art of knitting is clearly dying out as it lacks popularity with the instant-gratification society that we are surrounded by, where people lack the patience to learn a new skill and create things when they can just go out and buy something new. But this means that many are missing out on the simple satisfaction of creating something that is crafted with skill and love for themselves or a loved one. There is also the joy of creating something totally unique that can be worn or used in the home to add that gorgeous vintage or shabby chic detail.
But perhaps a change has come, with more focus on austerity and sustainability has come an increased interest in crafts and in rediscovering skills that are dying out. Knitting clubs have sprung up all over the country where anyone, of any age and ability, can go along to learn new skills and improve old ones as well as have an opportunity to meet new people with similar interests.
You can find your local knitting clubs by searching online but if you live in the Chelmsford/Brentwood area you already have at least 2 to choose from. The Lucy Loves Knitting club run by Lucy Burchell of Lucy Loves Fabric.com meets on Monday evenings each week at the Crown Street Cafe in Brentwood, Essex from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The Chelmsford Knitting Club meets at Cherry on Top cafe on Chelmsford High Street on the first Saturday of every month between 10am and 12ish.
So if you are intrigued and want to find out more about this fantastically rewarding hobby do come to join the knitting revolution!
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Market - Dates for 2010
Due to the increase in the number of stall-holders and the diversity of the range of products that they sell, we have decided to re-brand the Chelmsford Vintage Market and are proud to introduce you to...
The Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Market!
We are also making the market a quarterly event as this will make the event more special and ensure that it is a date not to be missed. As such, after 19th June the next market will be on September 18th so make sure that you come along each time to get your fix of vintage and handmade loveliness.
Stallholders are selling vintage clothing, reproduction vintage clothing such as 60s rock'n'roll dresses, customised vintage, vintage jewellery, handcrafted goodies for the home, vintage and vintage-inspired interiors fabrics, greeting cards, vintage crockery and much, much more!
Dates for this year are:
19th June
18th September
27th November
So make sure you put the dates in your diary and pop along to see what goodies you can find! And be sure to tell your friends about the expanded product range so that they won't miss out on this unique shopping experience. All the stall-holders are local independent business people so please show them your support bu coming along to the Chelmsford Vintage and Homemade Market!
See you there xx
The Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Market!
We are also making the market a quarterly event as this will make the event more special and ensure that it is a date not to be missed. As such, after 19th June the next market will be on September 18th so make sure that you come along each time to get your fix of vintage and handmade loveliness.
Stallholders are selling vintage clothing, reproduction vintage clothing such as 60s rock'n'roll dresses, customised vintage, vintage jewellery, handcrafted goodies for the home, vintage and vintage-inspired interiors fabrics, greeting cards, vintage crockery and much, much more!
Dates for this year are:
19th June
18th September
27th November
So make sure you put the dates in your diary and pop along to see what goodies you can find! And be sure to tell your friends about the expanded product range so that they won't miss out on this unique shopping experience. All the stall-holders are local independent business people so please show them your support bu coming along to the Chelmsford Vintage and Homemade Market!
See you there xx
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
The Shop!
A big thank you to lots and lots of friends and customers who popped in to say hello and have a good browse through the stock on Saturday, we had a great day! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon for some more vintage treasure hunting.
Below are some photos of the shop at the opening party, special thanks go to the gorgeous boys who played guitar outside the shop all day, I know the customers loved it and I am sure the sunburn was worth the opportunity to play to a loving crowd!
For those of you that didn't make it...you don't know what you're missing so come down as soon as you can and check it out, you don't want the other vintage lovers of Chelmsford to be better decked out than you! The shop is at 173 Moulsham Street, CM2 0LD and is opposite the Post Office so we are very easy to find!
Below are some photos of the shop at the opening party, special thanks go to the gorgeous boys who played guitar outside the shop all day, I know the customers loved it and I am sure the sunburn was worth the opportunity to play to a loving crowd!
For those of you that didn't make it...you don't know what you're missing so come down as soon as you can and check it out, you don't want the other vintage lovers of Chelmsford to be better decked out than you! The shop is at 173 Moulsham Street, CM2 0LD and is opposite the Post Office so we are very easy to find!
Sign up for our newsletter via the TMV website and you'll receive updates from us and also special offers for use in the shop or on the website, so don't delay sign up today!
See you all soon xxx
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Shop update Part 2
Well, the shop is ready! All the stock is in and we are making the final arrangements to get everything ready for the opening party at the weekend. In the meantime we have opened the doors for what we are calling a "soft launch" so that we can get some practise in and make it even more perfect as quickly as possible. So, if you are in the area pop in and say hi and get a sneaky first peek at the gorgeous clothes and accessories that we have waiting for you!
And don't forget the party 12pm to 5.30pm on Saturday 17th April at Truly Madly Vintage, 173 Moulsham Street, CM2 0LD. Be there or be square!!
Love ya'll
xxx
And don't forget the party 12pm to 5.30pm on Saturday 17th April at Truly Madly Vintage, 173 Moulsham Street, CM2 0LD. Be there or be square!!
Love ya'll
xxx
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Doesn't time fly? Next Chelmsford Vintage Market – This weekend!
After a fantastically successful first event in January, where we had over 650 people through the doors, we are very pleased to confirm that the next Chelmsford Vintage Market will be held this Saturday, 27th February 2010, at the Shire Hall on Chelmsford High Street between 10am and 3pm. Last month we had lots of smiling faces as people discovered the treasure trove of goodies available right in the middle of town and lots of shopping bags left very full! You can check out the pictures from last time further down the page of this blog.
This month we have been working hard to source even more fantastic clothes, accessories, fabrics and home wares for you to peruse and we also have a fabulous jewellery made from vintage materials, all created by local talent Johanna Meadows.
We will also have a tearoom serving homemade cakes, as well as live acoustic music and original artwork on display and for sale.
So whatever you enjoy you are sure to find something you like at the Chelmsford Vintage Market so come along and see it for yourself.
We look forward to seeing you there!
xxx
This month we have been working hard to source even more fantastic clothes, accessories, fabrics and home wares for you to peruse and we also have a fabulous jewellery made from vintage materials, all created by local talent Johanna Meadows.
We will also have a tearoom serving homemade cakes, as well as live acoustic music and original artwork on display and for sale.
So whatever you enjoy you are sure to find something you like at the Chelmsford Vintage Market so come along and see it for yourself.
We look forward to seeing you there!
xxx
Monday, 25 January 2010
Only 5 days to go in the countdown to the Chelmsford Vintage Market!!
Yes, that's right, we're almost there as the Truly Madly Vintage market comes to the Shire Hall on Chelmsford High Street this Saturday 30th January!
It's open from 10am to 3pm so if you have some time please do come to see us to check out our lovely vintage clothing, accessories and homewares. We will also have vintage and vintage-inspired fabrics, some fabulous original artwork, live music from local musicians and a tea room serving teas, coffees and cakes.
We hope to see you there!
xxx
It's open from 10am to 3pm so if you have some time please do come to see us to check out our lovely vintage clothing, accessories and homewares. We will also have vintage and vintage-inspired fabrics, some fabulous original artwork, live music from local musicians and a tea room serving teas, coffees and cakes.
We hope to see you there!
xxx
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