Meet the stallholders….coffee break with Collage Gypsy Ltd.

We love new ways to evoke a vintage feel, which is why Collage Gypsy's work is a joy...

Nice to meet you, please introduce yourself.

My name is Sadie Walker aka Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  A collage I made using my favourite photo of  me and my sister. 

Where are you based?

I’m very lucky to live at the foot of the Malvern Hills - my home overlooks Eastnor Castle and I’m surrounded by stunning countryside (below).

Tell us about what you do...


I create mixed media collage art, gifts and homewares such as collages, cushions, bags, jewellery and cards that are inspired by early 20^th century photographs and postcards.  I’m particularly interested in the Edwardian era and the 1950’s.   I use different stories, poems and photographs to explore my feelings about my lost childhood and I create art that rejoices in the life and time that we do have.

 Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  ‘What Katy Did’ Collage celebrating childhood

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  One of my cushion designs.

What do you love most about what you sell/make?

My favourite are my collages.  I feel very passionate about each one I make.  I use original photographs and ephemera so each one is unique.  I try to create a story that is beautiful with a hint of sadness hidden beneath the layers.

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  ‘Little Girls’ Collage

What is your most value-for-money item?

My necklaces because they are double-sided with a different photo and caption on each side, so depending on what mood you’re in you can choose between two looks.  They sell at £8.50 each and each one is unique.

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  Double-sided necklaces I have made.

 Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  One of my stalls.

Have you traded at “It’s darling!” before and is when? If not how did you hear about “It’s darling!”?

 This is my first time trading at "It's darling!".  I heard about it through Bryn who runs Kay’s Eclectic Vintage in Cardiff.  She met me for the first time at the Vintage Vision event in Abergavenny where I was doing a stall and thought that my items would  be suitable for the events at Bath.  A lucky quirk of fate!

What is your favourite part of Bath?


I visited Bath a few weeks ago to check out the fair venue at The Guildhall.  I thought the building was fabulous and opposite Bath Abbey you couldn’t ask for a better location.  I also had a great time in a local shop Vintage to Vogue looking through all their fabulous clothes!

Why do you think customers should make “It’s darling!”  their must-visit vintage & handmade fair this Summer?

I think that in this day and age of mass-produced living, people are looking to buy unique, much-loved items for their home.  Whether it’s recycled or handcrafted the customer wants something that’s got a little history and the It’s Darling! Fair will be the perfect place to find that hidden treasure!

                            

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©. I have furnished my home with handmade and thrift finds.

What would you say is “darling” in your life?

I’m very lucky to be able to live the handcrafted life that I Iove and live in a beautiful area with my husband and two teenage kids who have been so supportive while I’ve been setting up my business which is what I’ve always wanted to do.  It doesn’t feel like work because I love making art. 

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.  When I’m not crafting I’m riding my bike with my little dog Monty.

Collage-Gypsy Ltd©.    A Chicken and her chicks in our garden. 

For more info email Sadie Virginia Walker BA Hons  (Collage-Gypsy Ltd©) at collagegypsy@hotmail.co.uk or go to her blog www.collage-gypsy.blogspot.com.


Collagegypsy is on Facebook and Twitter too.

         

          

Meet the Summer stallholders...coffee break with Scarlet Vintage

We love to welcome all new stallholders which is why we're very happy to present Debbie Colwell to you, who owns Bath's most gorgeous vintage clothes boutique, Scarlet Vintage. She's joining us for the first time on 16th July.

Hello Debbie, tell us about your business..

Our store in Bath sells vintage clothes and accessories that date from 1970's right back to the 1900's. The inspiration for the shop came from visiting such as Decades in LA and Resurrection in NY. I wanted to create a vibrant vintage store, fresh and fun, not fusty!

Glamorous Debbie from Scarlet Vintage, Bath

Where are you based exactly?

Queen Street is next to The Raven pub - head to Kitchens and then turn left onto our little cobbled street!

What is your favourite thing that you sell and why?

Dresses, dresses, dresses. Easiest thing in the world to wear-throw one on and you're done! Whether its a 1920's beaded evening dress or a 1970's maxi, its the easiest way to wear vintage.

Inside the Scarlet Vintage store on Queen Street, Bath

What would you say your most value-for-money item is and how much is it?

Our vintage inspired sunglasses (Jackie O and Audrey H styles) are only £10 each-very popular even during this weather!

Have you traded at “It’s darling!” before and is when? If not how did you hear about “It’s darling!”?

I have only been a very happy customer before. It’s actually Scarlet Vintage's first fair and we wanted to go with one that was well established and popular-"It's Darling!" has a fun, glamourous vibe that mirrors Scarlet Vintage's ethos, so it was a perfect fit!

What do you like best about Bath?

The very best thing about Bath is the number of independent shops that cover the city. We have one of the highest percentages “indies” in the whole of the UK, which is what makes the city so great to visit.

Why do you think customers should make “It’s darling!”  their must-visit vintage & handmade fair this Summer?

Because it's a fun and girly place to be and is very centrally placed; you are in the perfect spot to visit the fair and then explore the rest of our beautiful city!

 What would you say is “darling” in your life.

Well, if I didn't say my fiance I'd be in trouble! But, also my vintage clothing business is so very important to me-i love it. And I love meeting other people who are equally obsessed with fashion!

For more info please go to www.scarletvintage.co.uk (online shop and general info) or follow on Twitter @scarletvintage

Facebook: Scarlet Vintage (group and “like” pages)

Blog: http://scarletvintageuk.blogspot.com/

The "It's Darling!" Fair 2011

A very (belated) Happy New Year to you all from us at "It's Darling!".

We're excited to be able to announce the dates of our 2011 events.

Firstly we have our..

Spring Fair



Saturday 26th March 2011 at The Friends Meeting House, York Street, Bath

This is a new venue for us, and we're looking forward to a bigger fair, and welcoming The Secret Tea Party to the Fair, who will be running the downstairs tearoom, complete with its vintage china, stylish soundtrack and vintage stylists, The Pop Up Parlour, who can give you any hair and make-up makeover you desire, from the 1920s to cocktail party - perfect for partying on Saturday Night.

Summer Fair

Saturday 16th July 2011

Christmas Fair

Saturday 19th November 2011 and Sunday 20th November 2011

Would you like to join us as a trader? Click the 'New Trader' link at the top of the page and complete the form - or send us an email to itsdarlingfair@gmail.com

If you have traded with us before you should have received the new information pack automatically, but please let us know if you haven't and would like one!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Becky and Cath