Friday, February 11, 2011

A vintage Wedding

I am happily married for more than ten years (with the same man!) but still love to look at wedding websites.  Look at these super fantastic wedding ideas of this unique Vintage Wedding.  Thanks La Belle Bride for allowing us to use some of your pics on my blog! And as it is the month of love, I hope it will inspire you on this beautifull Friday!  Have a fab weekend...I am off to visit some markets this weekend...will post the photos of my vintage shopping!

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

What is vintage?

The word vintage is French - vendange, and means - something from the past of high quality
Image taken at Simondium Country Lodge in Paarl. 

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Love is in the air!

Vintage Market Kansas City's Affair to Remember Postcard
This market (in Kansas City-just too far away!) have the most beautifull posters to promote their events.  What an inspiration.  I will post more, soon, but in the meantime have a look at their link http://www.vintagemarketkc.com/blog/ and enjoy!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

More pics of the venue!

This is, as promised, more pics of the very special venue, Simondium Country Lodge.  The market will take place in April, but you can go and find vintage treasures, daily at the venue's amazing shop, called Enamel.

Awesome venue for Vintage Ideas!

Simondium Coutnry Lodge will be hosting the Vintage Ideas Market from 29 April 2011-2 May 2011.  I will keep you uptodate with new information, vintage inspiration and more beautifull pics of this stunning venue!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Be inspired...at Festive Ideas 2011

You have to go to this festival!  I know it is early but please diarise!It is both fun and inspirational.  You can spend many hours exploring, people watching and having fun with friends in the deli area. I can assure you that you will not only leave with a bag filled with shopping, but also with a head filled with creative ideas.  read on.....

Festive Ideas at Simondium Country Lodge

Lifestyle festival in the heart of the winelands @ Simondium's Country Lodge 5 day showcase of stylish decor, gifts, clothing, food & wine

Festive Ideas at Simondium Country Lodge


The 3rd Festive Ideas Market will take place at Simondium Country Lodge from 26 October – 30 October 2011, (open daily from 9h00 in the morning till early evening). Festive Ideas is exactly what the name says, innovative ideas & goods for all celebratory occasions. This market, which will run for 5 days, will feature over 120 speciality exhibitors who will be producing exclusive and unique products.

Exhibitors will exhibit their goods in their own ‘shops’ and the public attending the market will be able to browse from shop to shop in their own leisure. You’ll find various types of decor (house and garden), art, clothing, gifts & food at the Festive Ideas Market. There will also be a Deli – with mouth-watering items such as meringues, coconut ice, jams and more. . Over and above the 60 speciality exhibitors, there will also be workshops hosted by various trade specialists, which guests can attend.

Be sure to join us for a day or five at the Festive Ideas Market at Simondium Country Lodge, and go home with a feast of ideas. Simondium Country Lodge is on the R45 between Paarl and Franschoek.

More info @ http://www.festiveideas.co.za/