Autumn is here!

Walking home this afternoon and I saw a group of leaves that had begun to turn.
Autumn is my favorite season and I love to look out for the first leaf that has begun to change in colour.
I love everything about autumn-the smells, the warm wind and the beautiful colours that nature throws our way.
And as such I was smiling on my walk at the slender of it all!

Amazing day!!

I had a wonderful day at the Darlington People's Market that takes place every first Sunday of the month. There are some incredibly talented people out there!
I was helped out by my wonderful helper and long suffering husband Karl who did an amazing job.
I'm so pleased with how I did, pleased with all the feedback and touched by the information and help everyone gave me.
A truly wonderful day!
And when I get to the computer, photos will follow, but first I really need a cuppa!

Three bouquets

It's autumn and the colours outdoors are changing into a stunning browns, yellows and reds but indoors I am still enjoying beautiful bright flowers through out my house. I love smaller displays, so I can enjoy them for all their beauty.

Market prep and 1960's fabric aprons

I've been putting the finishing touches to all my stock for the Darlington People's Sunday Market coming up this Sunday (and every first Sunday in the month).
All the "make it kits are complete and instructions written. There are a 10 different types covering all ages (children to adult).
My 6 year old god daughter has been making the fabric hearts this week and the apron kits are going down so well with all that have seen them.
I've made more aprons, this time in a different style and if I do say so my self, they look just marvelous!
They are so retro and I remember my gran having one just like it. I used a 1960's pattern that I acquired from a carboot, so they are truly authentic 1960's.

Pretty money bag for the market

The other week a friend asked if I had one of those money bags that all market stall holders wear around their waist, thinking ahead for my stall on the Darlington People's Sunday Market on Sunday 2nd September.
I haven't done market stalls for over 16 years and didn't have one then....so what better way to spend an hour than making my self one.
Now I really will look like a proper markets stall holder!

Upcycled 1940's table

Over the last week I have spent the odd hour here or there sanding, 1st coat, 2nd coat and wax coat to a 1940's side table that I found in a charity shop for the bargain price of £3.50!
I'm very pleased with the finish.
I added a 1950's linen table cloth, also found in a charity shop for £1.00 and placed it in an unused corner of my hall way-just lovely!

Mummy and me matching pinnys

Today has been mainly finishing off the aprons and padded hangers.
I love the pink fabric of these aprons, it's so delicate and the fabric is of an amazing quality, which you often find with 1960's fabrics.
These are for the Darlingtons people's Sunday market on the 2nd September.