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Wonderful visit to The Somerset Textiles and Fabri

Wonderful visit to The Somerset Textiles and Fabrics Brocante this morning at the Horton Village Hall TA19 9QR organised by Caroline Bushell & Lizzie van Hasselt from @thewasherwoman 💕

If you love textiles then this was the place to be with two rooms overflowing with antique & vintage textiles, fabric and clothing

Lovely to catch up with some @decorativelivingfair exhibitors:
@rosablue who was visiting
Lovely Sue Pohling from @suitablyvintage
And @tara.franklin_antiques who sold this beautiful blue coat to @hattcasey19 … pure coincidence it matched her hat!

And yes … the white Alice in Wonderland rabbit (in the last photo) had to come home with me 😊

#vintagetextiles #vintagetextile #vintagefabric
#vintagefashion
#antiquetextiles
#antiquetextile
#antiquefabric
@carolinezoobdesign

Today! If you are near Henley, why not go along to

Today! If you are near Henley, why not go along to the @whitedoorbrocante and see, among others, our very own @hetty_purbrick as well as other @decorativelivingfair regulars @withjoroberts @lois.kirsten @fadedshed @suitablyvintage @rebeccasaixhome and @sjlfeatherstone #decorativeantiques #vintagestyle #brocantestyle #sustainableliving #upcycle see @whitedoorbrocante website for details

This fantastical creature from @cranbrook_iron mak

This fantastical creature from @cranbrook_iron makes me smile. He may have to come and live in my new wildflower patch. This is the view we were able to enjoy under glorious sunshine at the @decorativelivingfair last weekend. But whatever the weather throws at us, that view is always breathtaking and makes the fair very special. My co-organiser @hetty_purbrick and I are still reeling with exhaustion - must be something to do with suddenly feeling 17 years older - but we are already excited about making plans for next year’s ‘Eridge’. #ironwork #decorativeironwork #gardendecoration #thingsthatmakemesmile #specialview #decorativeantiquefair

Here are some images to mark a truly memorable two

Here are some images to mark a truly memorable two days @decorativelivingfair at Eridge Park this year - our 15th anniversary

We are so grateful to everyone who visited the fair and to all lovely our exhibitors for creating such a successful event.

Special thanks to @tara.franklin_antiques & @etoilebrocante for helping to spread the word locally, to @hattonsofroyaltunbridgewells for the delicious food & drink and most importantly to @eridgeparkevents for letting us hold the fair on the beautiful lawns of Eridge Park

We felt a bit rusty after 3 years away and we would like to apologise to anyone who had to wait in the Early Bird and coffee queues, and to anyone who found the venue hard to find. We will rectify these issues for next year.

We hope to see you all again next May - look out for the announcement of the new date

And thank you to Lily @purbrix for the gorgeous photos and creating this video and to May for the soundtrack
Music: “Gone the Bells” by Cotton Jones

#decorativelivingfair
@carolinezoobdesign

We’re pleased to announce that Lucy Horton from

We’re pleased to announce that Lucy Horton from @mynookshop is the winner of best stand in the fair for @decorativelivingfair 2022

The judges had a tough time choosing an outright winner as everyone had made such a fantastic effort with their stands. We really are so grateful to the exhibitors for all the thought and preparation they put into their displays to create such a beautiful fair … we couldn’t do it without you!
Caroline and Hetty xx
@carolinezoobdesign
@hetty_purbrick

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#beststandinshow
#decorativefairs
#interiorstyling
#interior

Well, that’s a wrap on @decorativelivingfair 202

Well, that’s a wrap on @decorativelivingfair 2022
It’s sad to see all the exhibitors leave with their beautiful stock and the lawns at Eridge Park without the marquees

Over the next week or so we’ll bring you more photos of the event but in the meantime we hope you’re enjoying the images from exhibitors & visitors on our stories

AND look out for the announcement of the winner of best stand at the fair!

#decorativelivingfair

when you know what you want and don’t leave unti

when you know what you want and don’t leave until you get it. Starts young! One of many sweet moments yesterday watching people enjoy the fair, with fabulous stock spilling out if every stand, in the sunshine all afternoon. If you got home and thought -‘drat I wish I’d bought that, now which stand was it on?’ there is a downloadable map of the show available on the website, which you can also use on your phones if you are visiting today. Link to website in bio. #saturdaydaysout #childfriendly #lunchonthelawn #brocantestyle

@howgreennursery have filled the terrace at @decor

@howgreennursery have filled the terrace at @decorativelivingfair with the most gorgeous array of perennials - peonies about to pop, some delicious salvias and tiarellas, alliums and verbena in just the right shade of purple. A perfect opportunity to boost your borders with healthy plants grown by Simon and his team - they are a wholesale nursery open to the public only on a few days each year so we feel very lucky to have them at the fair, especially as they grow for top designers exhibiting at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. #perennials #summergarden #howgreennursery @hetty_purbrick

The lovely Amy from @amy_brocanteliving has been o

The lovely Amy from @amy_brocanteliving has been out in France pounding the streets in search of decorative antiques for @decorativelivingfair tomorrow and Saturday

She is a former winner of best stand in the show and with her stylish displays of beautiful French finds, Amy sells out fast

So in order to avoid disappointment, make sure you book an Early Bird ticket online for TOMORROW from our website www.decorativelivingfair.co.uk - see link in our bio above

#decorativelivingfair
#frenchantique
#brocantevintage
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#interiorstyling
#interior
@carolinezoobdesign

We have persuaded @sjlfeatherstone to bring some o

We have persuaded @sjlfeatherstone to bring some of her beautiful botanical artwork which sits perfectly with her decorative and vintage items

She will be selling her original drawings with limited edition prints and some prints will have a special @decorativelivingfair price

Sarah draws with a black pen straight to paper and says her inspiration comes from a brilliant botany teacher at school which has led to a life long appreciation and love of plants

While she describes her decorative stock as anything with good texture, form and quirky beauty

We’re looking forward to welcoming her to @decorativelivingfair for the first time and to seeing this great combination on her stand tomorrow and Saturday

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#interiorstyling
#interior
#botanicalart
#artanddesign
#artinspiration
#designinspiration

One of the things makers love best about @decorati

One of the things makers love best about @decorativelivingfair is finding lovely vintage fabrics s and haberdashery. @suitablyvintage Sue Pohling always has a great gathering of pieces, large and small, as well as buttons and trims. Looking forward to seeing her textile foragings. The smallest piece of fabric can inspire so much - from a room scheme to a new embroidery. You could even find scraps to use on the creative mending sampler workshop being taught by @ostrichandsilkworm Karen Thomas. #vintagefabricstyle #vintagefabric #vintagebuttons #vintagehaberdashery @hetty_purbrick @carolinezoobdesign

@franklinsinteriors specialise in Continental furn

@franklinsinteriors specialise in Continental furniture with lovely original paint and patina. They have just received a new shipment in time for @decorativelivingfair this Friday and Saturday

They will also have a wide selection of galvanised pots, troughs and big bath planters which would look amazing all planted up in your garden 🌸

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#countryhomesandinteriors
#interiorstyling
#gardenlovers
#antiquepaintedfurniture
@carolinezoobdesign

This blue linen shirt is a best seller for @themak

This blue linen shirt is a best seller for @themakeshed … they recently sold out at a fair and they’re now busy making more for @decorativelivingfair this Friday & Saturday

A local Kent based small business, they design and make handmade and hand selected sustainable clothing.

They are new exhibitors with us and we look forward to welcoming them to the fair

#decorativelivingfair
#britishbrand
#makers
#handcrafted
#sustainablefashion
@carolinezoobdesign

@anniewithalex produce wonderfully versatile bags

@anniewithalex produce wonderfully versatile bags such as this eco-friendly tote which you can use for the beach, poolside or picnics

A mother and daughter duo, they design and make a range of practical bags, using natural fabrics such as cotton canvas, French linen and British woollen material

We look forward to seeing their tactile collection @decorativelivingfair this Friday & Saturday

#decorativelivingfair
#britishbrand
#smallbusinesslove
#handmadebag
@carolinezoobdesign

If you’re looking for useful antiques then check

If you’re looking for useful antiques then check out @katecurtisantiques …

Kate is a regular exhibitor @decorativelivingfair and always has a very stylish stand full of practical decorative antiques which means no guilt involved when making any purchases!

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#countryhomesandinteriors
#brocantevintage
#frenchantique
#interiorstyling
@carolinezoobdesign

Jane from @bloomsburyrevisited makes beautiful han

Jane from @bloomsburyrevisited makes beautiful hand painted lampshades and bases inspired by Charleston Farmhouse

She has created some lovely new designs especially for @decorativelivingfair and if you bring your fabric swatch or colour card to the fair this Friday & Saturday @bloomsburyrevisited will paint you a bespoke shade to match

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeinteriors
#homedecor
#interiorstyling
#lampshademaker
#lampshade

This was the view from Eridge Park yesterday morni

This was the view from Eridge Park yesterday morning when we arrived to start the marquee build … it couldn’t have been more breathtaking!

The team from @brooksmarquees are doing a fabulous job and by the end of yesterday the main structures were in place. Still lots to do though before we can welcome you to @decorativelivingfair this Friday and Saturday

And if you’re worried about losing that view, the weather is set fine so you can sit outside infront of the cafe tent run by @hattonsofroyaltunbridgewells and enjoy it in all its glory, along with coffee and cake or a light lunch - all locally sourced and freshly made to Dan’s very high standards

#decorativelivingfair
#eventsintunbridgewells
@carolinezoobdesign

If you’re a treasure hunter, then look out for t

If you’re a treasure hunter, then look out for the stand of @mynookshop

Lucy Horton is new to @decorativelivingfair and over the last few weeks she’s been documenting her angst over how to choose which items to bring to the fair … we’re sure she’s made all the right decisions and we really look forward to seeing the results this Friday and Saturday at Eridge Park

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#countryhomesandinteriors
#brocantevintage
#interiorstyling
@carolinezoobdesign

The ‘James’ of James & Joanna Design is a rath

The ‘James’ of James & Joanna Design is a rather wonderful lino cut artist and Joanna makes his creations into the most covetable and immaculate cushions and lavender hearts. I am very excited about their new ‘inspiration’ linocut pieces block printed onto antique linen and plan to have a play with them on my stand at the @decorativelivingfair this week. They also sell framed block printed pieces, hand-painted monograms, gorgeous vintage and antique pieces and beautifully made cushions and lampshades. They style their stand such that you want to move in. #linocutting #appliedarts #decorative home #countrystyle #cushions #grainsack #handmade

You’ll find @threeangelshove next door to @etoil

You’ll find @threeangelshove next door to @etoilebrocante in the garden gallery tent @decorativelivingfair this Friday and Saturday

Jade runs an antique shop in Brighton and sells decorative antiques and French furniture. She will also be showcasing her very popular collection of linen clothing

#decorativelivingfair
#decorativeantiquesandinteriors
#frenchantique
#linenclothing
#brocantevintage
#frenchantique
@carolinezoobdesign

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Eridge Park, Eridge Green, Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9JT. By Car: From M25 Junction 5, follow A21 to Tonbridge, leaving at Southborough exit and follow the signs for Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough. Eridge Park is two miles from Tunbridge Wells on the A26 Crowborough road. Turn left opposite Eridge Church.

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