February Fairs
FEBRUARY IACF FAIRS Ardingly International Antiques & Collectors Fair The Largest Antiques Fair in the South of England Tuesday 19th ~ Wednesday 20th February South of England Showground, Ardingly,...
View ArticleVINTAGE OBSESSION #1: The Observer’s Pocket Series
Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant Cacti. Cats. Caterpillars. Canals. Whenever I scour an antiques fair – propping or shopping – I’m always drawn to these quirky little...
View ArticleSetting the Scene
Chair for Charlie & The Chocolate Factory The International Antique & Collectors Fairs antique markets at Newark and Ardingly are an essential part of our work as prop buyers for major theatre...
View ArticleVINTAGE OBSESSION #2: Blue Ball Mason jars
Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant The French serve their preserves in pretty ceramic ‘confiture’ jars. The Germans pop their pickles in Weck jars and we Brits have the...
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Antiques & Collectables Expert ~ Author & Publisher Mark Hill “I lost my job.” is sadly something I hear with increasing frequency when I visit an antiques fair where anyone can turn up and...
View ArticleVINTAGE OBSESSION #3: Terrariums
Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant To be honest, I’m not a big fan of terrariums. These self-contained mini plant-scapes ooze artifice – particularly if, like many a...
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