Boppin' with JD McPherson

Last night was fun!  I went to see JD McPherson down at The Borderline; I've not been down there for years.  It was an amazing sold out show and I definitely had my dancing legs on.  It was great to get to see him play finally.  Especially since listening to his music for so long now and with it being such a happy reminder of last summer for me at some rockin' festivals.

I captured a few photos and some videos too.  Hope you don't get seasick as I was filming whilst boppin' at the same time.  I couldn't help it :P

Your Love (all that I'm missing) - Spot me just after 2mins in :) 

Country Boy

North Side Gal

On my way home with record in my handbag

Happy days! Getting to play said record when I awoke the next morning :D 

My beautiful Malin - where were you!?

If you get to go along to one of his shows I would highly recommend it. Hope you are having a lovely and sunny day too where ever you may be. xx

Temptation Always gets the Better of Me!

For over a year now I have been meaning to visit the local Flea, Antiques and Collectors Fair in Woking held at the leisure centre.  This Sunday I did just that with my sister; she looking for bits and pieces for her wedding and moi?  Well, as usual anything that takes my fancy.

It was a good size fair with lots to see and touch.  We spent over two hours in there where I picked up a few things but had to leave a few too.  They had everything from glass, army memorabilia, jewellery, boudoir, silver to kitchenalia, postcards, handbags and furniture.  An all-rounder I would say.  Here are a few lovely bits and pieces.

Victorian Inkwell Stand

 1920s Glass Pendent Lampshade - I love! 

Bakelite & Plastics Galour!

Note the space in the bottom right display :)

ColourColourColour

I really wanted that fruity brooch but couldn't part with the amount.

Busy Busy!

There were plenty of Ladies Pampering sets but I saw this lovely Gentleman's Grooming kit.

Perfect for slicking that hair back.

1950s Lace Corset

Now to show you some of our buys...

To ease you in I'll soundtrack your browsing with a record we picked up...

You may have to crank up that volume!

Now that the music is playing.  Tipple anyone?

Adding to my collection

What lovely compacts

All in un-used condition too!

Keep the home fires burning.

 My new little Friend

My bargain of the day at just £1... Well spent.

My buys of the day.

A 1930s Bakelite Hair dryer - An Iron Marcel Wave Tong

Found at separate stalls but both at amazing prices!

Nothing beats a good rummage around on a cold Sunday afternoon.  It was well worth a visit and no doubt I shall be back again.  My gosh I am poor now and it's only mid-month.  I really need to start setting up my own stall again at some point!  Hope you enjoyed my buys, I love them :)

Tara for now,

Alison xx

Elvis Aaron Presley

Born January 8th 1935, died 34 years ago today on August 16th 1977

One of my favourite Elvis tracks ever!

XXX

My Weekend of Interiors and the likes - Saturday

I thought I would tell you all about my weekend which was full of Interiors, Exteriors and a bit of Spring Sunshine!  We are taking a quick break away from my posts about Göteborg but they are on their way.

So on this lovely spring weekend I spent looking, oohing and spending (just a little) on a few things for the home.  Although I would say that I had to be very very restrained due to the fact that I actually live at my sister' house and as yet to have my very own humble abode to decorate.  I do however have my boudoir!

On the Saturday, off my family and I went to The Ideal Home Show at Earls Court.  This is a two week long event where you can go to browse at all things home, garden, beauty and food.  It was mighty busy with so much to look at.  Some inspired, others verging on ridiculous.  We didn't actually get to go round the whole event because it was so over crowded (not in a good way).  Luckily my sister had got us some free tickets so not too annoyed.  Anyhow, moving on...

Here's my journey in pictures!

 No Ostrich or Kangaroo burgers for us but some lovely giant olives and

baklava was taken home.  Yum! 

 'Golden Glory' built in 1939 - a 30ft slipper launch, on sale for a mere £55,000!

This was a display in aid of the Military Services Charity.

Amazing traditional Chinese Art of Embroidery.  The whole image is completed by hand no matter how big or small the picture was.

I purchased a pair of these linen and gold gilt frames for my bedroom.

I will show you once they are up on display!

Some original 1950's and 1960's Juke Boxes - fully restored and ready for new homes.

Love Love Love!

 Also some modern versions, even with an ipod dock and a restored Elvis slot machine.

This here is Fleurs garden design for Harveys as some of you may have read about already over at Diary of a Vintage Girl

Broom Broom.... Vintage Vespa's

 We finished off the day with a 99cone from Annie's!  It was exactly what we need.

Some sugar and a cooling down :)

 Sunday write up coming very soon! xx

Ps. Right at the end we sneaked in a quick purchase of a bird cage.  More of this when it's my sister' wedding!