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What a Vintage Carry On Margate

As a local gall I couldn't possibly say no to joining in with the Vintage weekend in Margate on 17th and 18th August 2013.  There will be retro and vintage galore in the Old Town and up the High Street - from Punch and Judy performances to jive dancing, cream teas and themed markets, as well as a vintage vehicle parade, I hope to see you there.  I'll be selling my retro wares in The Media Centre, 11/13 King Street, Margate CT9 1DD - 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday

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Stockist: Leadbetter & Good, East Sussex

  Leadbetter & Good, 33a Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN This delightful store is really worth a visit, there is so much to delight you when you get there and it'll become your 'must go to' shop every time you are looking for a gift or a treat for yourself...

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Jenny Duff on Homegirl London

  Thanks to Homegirl London for the write up about this 'mouth-watering selection' of Gillian Blease designed Pattern tablemats.  Homegirl London writes daily about trends, finds, profiles, news and shops and adds in some great visual imagery. Definitely a great site to follow for inspiration and up-to-date interiors finds...

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Stockist: Time and Again, Derbyshire

Time and Again, 53 King Street, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1PZ Time and Again has a great selection of retro and vintage furniture and home accessories, which I hope you'll agree, compliment the Gillian Blease range of Flower and Round designs beautifully...have you spotted the Sunflower tray in the shop window?...why not pop in for a browse..

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World Book Night: 23rd April 2013

      Today I visited St Margaret-at-Cliffe on the beautiful Kent coast and discovered the house of Ian Fleming nestled under the white cliffs, which has been so wonderfully illustrated by People Will Always Need Plates as one of their range of mugs.  I was very pleasantly surprised to be offered a copy of Ian Fleming's book Casino Royale by a passer-by who was distributing it as part of the great World Book Night event, what a co-incidence...

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