Well - when I am not tied to the computer - loading Ebay, the shop and this blog - I am sometimes out and about in the world checking out all the scrumptious things.
Last week I was out and about at a Vintage Textiles and Costume fair in Manchester. I can really recommend these as as well as the textiles and materials there are always a good selection of clothes from all periods; jewellery and quirky house items.
There are two a year in Manchester - both held at the Armitage Centre (a Manchester Uni campus site) in Fallowfield (plenty of free parking on site). The one around Easter time is held by the Textiles Society http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/ and another is held around Sept byAnne Zierold http://www.annzieroldfairs.co.uk/.
Whilst it is pricy to get in (about £4 per head), it is a great source of inspiration for the vintage minded - buttons ribbons etc as well as that described above - and I always end up learning something new from the dealers there.
Last time I went I bought a pair of 1940's chrome French Art Deco shirt stands for under £30. These are great for displaying vintage postcards and stand about 3 feet hight - so don't require a surface (which is great when your rooms are stuffed full of vintage goodies!).
Check these fairs out if you are in the area!
Best wishes Lulu
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