Check out those giant stinging nettles on the right of the photo - I didn't notice them at the time!!
It was the annual summer fete at a local country church this weekend. It's always a lovely 'middle England' sort of occasion - as if the 'Darling Buds of May' had come alive in 21st century Essex!! I saw more Cath K bags than I could shake a stick at, the bunting was out in force and the Union Jack was flying from the top of the bell tower - as well as decorating the 'tea tent' gazebo.
There were some nice bargains to be had too - all the above toiletries were 20p each. The liquid soap is missing its 'pump' bit but that's no problem - I'll just swap over the one from the soap we're using at the moment.
A couple of vintage pillowcases to make some more bags from.
A selection of vintage scarves.
And a rather nice 1970's jug. I was surprised to find this still lurking on the bric a brac table when I gave it a final perusal just before leaving.
At today's 'Coffee and Jumble' I found a set of four of these 1970's cloth placemats - 50p the lot.
And a bundle of approx. 45 of what I assumed were fancily-shaped vintage beer mats - apparently they're dart flights. I got these for free and gratis aa I also bought a new multi-sized wrench / pliers-type do-dah whatsit for £1.00 (it looked like the sort of tool that could prove mighty useful to have at some point!!)
Don't tell me it didn't rain! You got some great bargains there Elizabeth. I especially like your jug and placemats. Your wool is all packaged up, just need to get it to the PO now, so it should be with you soon.
Posted by: fiona | 07/10/2012 at 07:54 AM
St Margarets Church! Such a pretty church with it's own dovecote and beautiful view! Well done on those bargains!
Posted by: Heather | 07/10/2012 at 10:52 AM
That jug looks rather like my Taunton Vale stuff, isn't it lovely and cheerful! Those place mats would make a splendidly groovy tote bag! x
Posted by: Vix | 07/10/2012 at 05:48 PM