DECADENCE VINTAGE FAIRS
 
Jenny Bond Interiors will be raffling her lacy drawers (not that kind!) this Sunday at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair. These are gorgeous so stop by her stand to purchase your ticket and Good Luck in the draw!
 
 
First time vintage fair exhibitor Hari & Maude will be selling their fab collection of upcycled clothing at this Sunday's Frock Around The Clock Valentine's Vintage Fair. Not for the faint-hearted, these pieces are right up our street!
 
 
Our latest Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair took place on Sunday 6th November - the day that the MTV EMAs came to town! I think that we lost a lot of our young vintage fans to celebrity-spotting activities but we did get many new visitors and plenty of 'out-of-towners', some from as far as Amsterdam! We had a fab day and the craic was great as usual. Thank you to all our wonderful exhibitors and all the lovely people who came along and supported us on the day, and big thanks also to Della Storm, Geoff Hatt and Matt McElhinn . Here are a few of my favourite images from the fair.
 
 
I am loving the new range of old watch face jewellery from Jennifer Robinson, which includes necklaces and rings. This will be available to purchase from Frock Around The Clock this Sunday. Jennifer will be running a special BUY 3 GET 1 FREE  deal for her customers on the day. Some of the necklaces are of limited stock so come on down early before they disappear!
 
 
Denise from Circa Ceramics is displaying one of her gorgeous assemblage boxes at the 130th Annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition, and her box 'Time To Reflect' will be on display there at the Ulster Museum until 20th November.

Now we all have a chance to own one of Denise's boxes as she has a fabulous giveaway for one lucky person going to Frock Around The Clock on 6th November. The prize is 'The Winged Wean' seen below. All you need to do to enter the draw is visit the Circa Ceramics Facebook page, give it a great big 'Like' and leave a comment.

The winner will be notified before 6th November and will be able to collect their prize from the vintage fair. Good luck everyone!
 
 
Our friends over at Ugly Duckling were inspired by Halloween decorations and things that go bump in the night when they revamped this dated mahogany table. Featuring distressed red wine coloured paint and a pattern of sleek black skulls, this gothic-style table will be making its debut at Frock Around The Clock on Sunday 6th November so if you are looking for a piece of furniture to make a strong statement in your entrance hall this could be the one!
 
 
How fab are these plectrum bracelets, new from Beadylicious just in time for Frock Around The Clock on 6th November? Matching earrings are available and they make the perfect Christmas gift for any guitar playing girlfriends. I bet our Buskers' Den musicians all want them!
 
 
I am so pleased to be welcoming Rachael of RJL Designs back to Frock Around The Clock on 6th November, after her long break taken to complete her college course. If you are new to our vintage fairs and haven't come across Rachael's work before, here is a wee bit about the textile designer and her 'Measure Up' range:

'Rachael specialises in creating gorgeous, playful fashion jewellery. Measure Up draws its inspiration from the traditional floral button hole and portrays haberdashery at its finest. Each piece is hand crafted using skilful techniques of origami and fusing and the innovative jewellery is made from tailors measuring tape portray true beauty in mundane materials'.

Here is a wee preview of some of Rachael's latest pieces in her ring and brooch collection - I can't wait to see the rest on 6th November!
 
 
It nevers fail to surprise me that all the creative designers at our vintage fairs all produce very different work. We have a few exhibitors who restyle old and tired furniture, yet they all have very different looks. Some are funky, some have a distinct retro feel, but Liz from Creme de la Creme creates pieces with a very pretty, feminine touch. These photos from our August Frock Around The Clock event give a taste of what to expect this Sunday at The Retro Rooms Show.
Picture
Creme de la Creme
 
 
The Sew What Interiors shop in Castlewellan now boasts a new vintage department and I love these pics of their latest stock which has arrived just in time for The Retro Rooms Show this Sunday!
Sew What Interiors
Sew What Interiors
Sew What Interiors
Sew What Interiors
Sew What Interiors
Sew What InteriorsPicture