We love Christmas at Truly Madly Vintage - the excitement of all the decorations, lights, presents and food is all fantastic! So to make sure that you have ample time to enjoy the festive spirit with us we are extending our opening hours during December to give you all more time to stock up on party outfits and presents. So without further ado we will be open:
Monday - Wednesday 10.30am to 5.30pm
Thursday and Friday - 10.30am to 7pm
Saturday - 10am to 5.30pm
Sunday - 11am to 3pm
We look forward to helping you find that perfect gift
xxx
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Christmas Extravaganza - Saturday 27th November
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
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
Monday, 1 November 2010
Vintage Fashion Shoots
We have just published the photos from the vintage photoshoot that took place at the TMV shop in Moulsham Street. The girls got to choose the clothes they wore and then had hair and makeup done by a team of professionals and we think you'll agree that the results are fab! There are more photos available on the facebook page.
If you want more information about future shoots please get in touch via philippa@trulymadlyvintage.com and we'll be happy to discuss options with you. The usual cost is £20 and for this you get all the styling and 1 photo of your choice to keep, you can then purchase more photos if you wish but there is no obligation - all in all a fantastic deal we think!
We are able to offer this service for your special event - be it birthday, hen night or other gathering - so if it takes your fancy then let us know and let us plan something special for you.
Friday, 29 October 2010
The Vintage Home
Creating the perfect, restful and welcoming home is something that we all strive for and if vintage is your style then there are a myriad of ways that you can bring fascinating objects into your home to create the perfect look.
The current trend for vintage styling has even been picked up by The Guardian and their article on the subject is available online http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/23/anatomy-of-style-vintage.
The best thing with vintage styling is that you just can't go wrong! Any item that you love can contribute to the look as there are no set rules about what can and cannot be included. If you are looking for beautiful vintage items then you can go out a scour charity shops, car boot sales, antiques centres (never as expensive as they sound!) and vintage shops.
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| photo courtesy of http://www.lampdoctor32.com/ |
Truly Madly Vintage has a fantastic range of gorgeous pieces that will make great additions to your home and these are all affordably priced. These are available in the shop as well as on our eBay shop and at the Battlesbridge Antiques Centre. If there is anything that you are looking for in particular please do get in touch and we will do our best to help you track down that perfect addition to your vintage home.
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!
Friday, 22 October 2010
Brrrgh! It's freezing!
Wow, the cold weather has well and truly arrived hasn't it? Having said that I love winter as I can get out all of my snuggly jumpers and enjoy the feeling of being totally warm even if it is -100 degrees C outside. If your wardrobe is looking a bit empty and you are getting cold when you are out and about make sure you pop over to Truly Madly Vintage to check out our range of lovely jumpers and cardigans that are all new in. They are all fantastic (of course) and some of them still have their tags on, they were just bought and then stored and now they are in the shop - very exciting!
We also have a lovely range of party dresses perfect for your impending Christmas and New Year parties. Make sure you don't end up meeting someone else in the same dress as you by choosing a fab vintage option, we also have a range of shoes, handbags and jewellery to match and create the perfect look.
Hope to see you soon xxx
We also have a lovely range of party dresses perfect for your impending Christmas and New Year parties. Make sure you don't end up meeting someone else in the same dress as you by choosing a fab vintage option, we also have a range of shoes, handbags and jewellery to match and create the perfect look.
Hope to see you soon xxx
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
What a success!
Sorry it's taken so long to update this but we are really pleased to announce that the September Chelmsford Vintage and Handmade Market was a fantastic success with over 400 people through the doors ready to spend their money on the gorgeous products on offer from our biggest range of stall ever! All of the stall holders had a great day meeting their customers and making lots of sales so thank you to everyone for your support.
The fashion show presented by Truly Madly Vintage and the Chelmsford Fashion Club was also a great success and really made an impact with lots of gorgeous girls strutting their stuff in vintage fashions, a picture even made it into the Essex Chronicle - check out the link http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/news/Vintage-market-success/article-2671949-detail/article.html. The Fashion Club will return in November so come along to see how they present the clothes and maybe get some new ideas for your winter wardrobe.
Also new for September was the lovely Plum Fairy tea room selling lovely cup cakes and slices of homemade cake, they were so lovely that they sold out! They will be returning in November so make sure you get there early to grab yourself an iced confection and see what all the fuss is about.
If you made it along on the 18th, thank you for your support, we hope you enjoyed yourself! The next event will be on Saturday 27th November, just in time for some Christmas shopping so make sure you put a note in your diary and we'll see you there!
xxx
The fashion show presented by Truly Madly Vintage and the Chelmsford Fashion Club was also a great success and really made an impact with lots of gorgeous girls strutting their stuff in vintage fashions, a picture even made it into the Essex Chronicle - check out the link http://www.thisistotalessex.co.uk/news/Vintage-market-success/article-2671949-detail/article.html. The Fashion Club will return in November so come along to see how they present the clothes and maybe get some new ideas for your winter wardrobe.
Also new for September was the lovely Plum Fairy tea room selling lovely cup cakes and slices of homemade cake, they were so lovely that they sold out! They will be returning in November so make sure you get there early to grab yourself an iced confection and see what all the fuss is about.
If you made it along on the 18th, thank you for your support, we hope you enjoyed yourself! The next event will be on Saturday 27th November, just in time for some Christmas shopping so make sure you put a note in your diary and we'll see you there!
xxx
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