Yeah, it's time to start shopping for Christmas.....

....but don't panic, we have been busy filling the shop with the most amazing vintage items to suit all tastes and all budgets.

Here are a few examples of my favourites....

1960's long necked cat.

Beautifully decorated wall mask.

Useful and beautiful, perfect!

French hand painted religious figurine.

We have hundreds of items to keep the shelves stocked up to Christmas,  and if there is something specific you are looking for ask us, you never know your luck we may have it! 

Vintage Somerset fair.....

The next ever popular Vintage Somerset fair is fast approaching. 

Saturday 12th December Seager Hall in Wells.

The seller's at these extremely well hosted events are top quality and always good fun. 

Looking forward to another great day with you all. X

Cosy clothing....

The rails are now full of cosy, comfy vintage clothing. Knitwear, coats dresses, skirts and jackets, made from warm luxurious wools, velvets and tweeds.

1970's green sparkly jumper and an original 1980s Disney sweatshirt.

Real leather boots only £14.

We also have a ridiculously brilliant collection of vintage Christmas jumpers which will be in stock later this month.

Needs a new home...

We currently have a rather sorry looking collection of vintage toys in stock. All have had lots of hugs and kisses over the years which explains their many bald patches! 

It's time they found new homes, could you adopt one? 

How could you say no? Look at that face.....

Adorable!

This adorable little fella has been in residence for less than a week and has created a bit of a reaction, with a list of people queuing up to re home him.

He is an alarm clock which clip - clops and neighs when he goes off, amazing. 

He now has gone to his new home with the lovely Sue who I know will truly appreciate his charm. 

vintage stock clear out....

Due to taking in an enormous amount of new stock we are having a massive clear out. 

For one day only we will be selling at cheddar market, Sunday 7th June. 

All sorts of fab vintage will be on offer, clothing, accessories and homewares with prices starting from 50p.

Get there bright and early to catch the bargains!

Do I know you?.....

This charming old egg cup found its way in to the shop this week and it seems strangely familiar.....

Has anyone any ideas where I may have seen one before? 

Any further information about it would be interesting, thanks.

Getting that festival feeling.....

Not long to go now until the biggest festival in Europe is happening on our very doorstep, yep Glastonbury is nearly upon us!

Now is the time for getting festival ready. 

Top two essentials, Somewhere to sit and somewhere to sleep, in style of course. 

The prints on these original 1970's sleeping bags and deck chair are perfect for a happy festival vibe. 

At £10 each they are a bargain too..... 

Introducing the sewing corner.....

This week we have created a crafty little corner dedicated to sewing. 

In it you will find; tins of vintage buttons, spools of vintage ribbons and threads, different size and shape sewing boxes and baskets, and much more.

With prices starting from 50p,  vintage crafting is fun and affordable, brill. 

Vintage Somerset retro and vintage fair....

Saturday saw Wells town hall filled with all things vintage from some of the best vintage sellers in Somerset. 

The Vintage Hideaway was (of course) selling at this very well attended event.

We had a good mix of clothing and collectables. One of my personal favourites are the wonderful artwork images of the 1920s sheet music we had professionally mounted in original period frames.

We were also selling a good range of sewing items including sets of vintage buttons on vintage bingo cards, genius!

more fair teasers....

Two days to go....

Vintage Somerset retro and vintage fair Saturday 16th May Wells town hall.

As if you needed any more incentive to come here are some more examples of what we will be selling....

sewing 'n' stuff....

The demand for vintage sewing bits and bobs is on the increase which is really good, as a vintage clothing seller I see a lot of vintage homemade clothing and have for a while now felt sad that it seemed to be becoming a dying craft. 

The recent demand for sewing accessories will hopefully secure vintage homemade clothing for the future!

This decopaged box is crammed full with all sorts of sewing accessories and will be avaliable to buy at the vintage fair being hosted by Vintage Somerset 16th May in Wells town hall.

summer holidays, yay!

Vintage luggage is a lot more attractive that modern suitcases. 

The great thing about a vintage case is that when you are not trotting around the globe it can be used as storage at home, piled up they look really good. 

When you do take the case on your holibobs, you have room to take everything you could possibly need as vintage cases tend to be on the capacious side!

The little case is by Boots and is a perfect size for laptops.

The red case is 1960's by Antler with keys and beautiful silky frilly lining.

The blue case is by Revelation and has expanding buckles for extra room.

The Nineties are back....

Nineties fashion is back and on trend. Can hardly believe it and I am showing my age when I say I remember it the first time round. However I loved the nineties, Brit pop, grunge, brilliant!

 As a nod to it recently being accepted as vintage we have in stock some excellent examples of nineties fashion, check out these bad boys....

H. Bauer...

These glass tiles by H. Bauer are beautifully reverse painted and feature real butterflies.

So nice I am tempted to take them home....

Thank you...

I am really touched by the generosity of a gift left for me by a mystery customer.
I would have liked to have been in the shop at the time to thank you personally, so I would like to take the opportunity now.

Thank you, truly. X

sneaky peek....

Not long to go now...

Vintage Somerset retro and vintage fair Saturday 16th May Wells town hall.

Here is a sneaky peek of what we will be selling....

Vintage fabrics, sewing and crafting items. Vintage home wares and more...

more favourite things....

Recently I have really been falling for the charm of Kewpie dolls.

The two standing were birthday presents, but the two sitting I found this week, a bit worse for wear, but still brilliant.

Is it just me or does the standing boy seem to be advising the standing girl to keep back from the new wailing pair? 

my favourite finds....

It's not often I take home the treasures I find. I usually take great delight in letting you see them, love them, take them home! But some things I fall so in love with that they go home with me, even if it's just for a while...

These 1950's/60's head vases really made me smile. I particularly like the original pearl necklace and earrings still attached to the larger one. X

vintage linens...

Hand embroidered linen has a beauty and charm which can grace even the simplest of tables.

My personal favourite is the one with the little chicks, adorable! x

vintage sunnies....

You have been asking for vintage sunglasses and we now have many styles available in stock.

At only £4 a pair they are selling quick, get them while you can!

summer stock...

Lovely sunny days have arrived along with lovely summer clothing.

Check out these beauties! X

works in progress...

Over the last few weeks we have been busy doing the old Switch-a-roo!  

Things have been moving, hopefully giving you a new view.

Pop in and let us know what you think!

Next Vintage Somerset fair in Wells...

After the great success of the debut February fair Vintage Somerset are hosting a even bigger fair on 16th May in Wells town hall. Be there or be square! 

Visit Vintage Somerset for all things, er,  vintage!

www.vintagesomerset.co.uk

Something old...

Beautiful beaded and embroidered small bags perfect for a brides " something old ", some dating back to the 1920's.

A very British thing....

Nothing more British than a lovely cup of tea from a lovely china teapot, cup and saucer.

This special cup and saucer is dedicated to Annie Gough and dated 1892, beautiful. X

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons!!

 

Need a button? We've got bloomin' loads of 'em! Come and have a rummage through our wide selection of deco, bakelite, brass, red, blue, green, leather, glass, wood... you name it - we've got it!

Mothering Sunday

As Mothers Day approaches why not think of buying her something special and unique from our selection of vintage treasures.

New Stuff!

The shop is now full of lots of new stock for spring, including homewares, clothing and collectables.

Ali we love you!

We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to our loyal customer and friend Ali for all of the help and support she's offered over the past few years. Check out this gorgeous brooch display cushion designed and made by her especially for our recent outing at Vintage Somerset.

Ali, we love you!

Vintage Somerset Debut Fair!

On Saturday 28th February The Vintage Hideaway was lucky enough to be part of the first fair with 'Vintage Somerset' - a vintage community based in Somerset that brings buyers and sellers together through online resources and local fairs.

It was a fantastic event! Really well attended, full of welcoming and supportive stallholders and a fun atmosphere!

Many thanks to Sara Blair who runs Vintage Somerset for including us in this amazing event 

and we can't wait to see you all at the next one on 16th May at Wells Town Hall - bigger and even better (if thats even possible!)

To all those who came on Saturday - thank you!

Vintage Somerset

The Vintage Hideaway will have a stall at this fabulous fair!

To find out more visit the wonderful Vintage Somerset Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/SomersetVintage