The Vintage Magpie

A Day To Remember ...

We have just returned from a wonderful family wedding in Bath.

Despite the weather, (which is constant rain), the day was beautiful..

and so were the bride and groom.

A day filled with love...

and laughter!

Have a great week everyone xx

Some house guests...

Some house guests just seem to take advantage .....

Chuckle..... I love this old postcard - not sure I'd be that comfortable though with a bear on a my bed....!!

:)))

x

A Day Out With Daisy...

Last Friday I was treated to a wonderful day out with a lovely friend - the owner of this girl pictured... the one with the lashes - Daisy the campervan, and very hospitable she was too!

As we were both strapped for cash, we traded in a day at the market spending money we didn't have for a day out with Daisy.  We packed our sandwiches, regardless of the weatherforecast, and set off at full pelt down the most beautiful country lanes.

And the sun had decided to come with us!

On our way we passed this lovely flower stall, set up just outside someone's house... 

And it wasn't long before we reached our destination.  Staverton Old Steam Railway Station - which has been there since the 1860's.  

We parked up in the car park and set to making the first brew of the day the little cooker inside the van.

 And then spent the rest of the day brewing up tea, chatting, laughing and putting the world to rights! 

Oh, and waving as the steam train puffed past every hour!

In between the showers and sunshine, we took a walk around the station ...

which was full of memorabilia of a bygone age.

Its mainly run by volunteers now, mainly men - who looked only too happy to sitting drinking tea and driving trains or watching trains go by!  Good to see people so happy in their jobs!

A truly wonderful day spent with a truly wonderful friend. 

Who needs money when you have friends like that!

Have a great week everyone xx

 

Card Set ...

I am so excited to announce I shall have my very own set of Vintage Magpie bear cards for sale soon. 

This bunch of cuties are all based on a 1930-40 classic royal mail stamp, and look so very, very scrumptious :)

They will be available in my Etsy shop very soon...

Stay tuned ;)

xxx

A Bear Hug ...

My little shop is a hive of activity this morning...

It is bustling with bears... 

Go and meet the bear hug in my little Etsy shop !

Have a great week everyone xx

Playing Around ...

The Easter holidays have meant lots of fun and not much work around here ... (and far too much chocolate!)

Although I do have some exciting news... 

I am a late entrant into the South West Bear Show this weekend at Newton Abbot Racecourse... 

I have some little bears and ellies getting ready to go  ... I will update you some more tomorrow...

Hope you are all enjoying your Easter break :)) xx

 

Happy Easter!

We are basking in unexpected sunshine over the Easter weekend

which is putting a spring in everyone's step...

and the games have already commenced!

The Egg and Spoon race ...

The bonnets ...

The painted eggs...

The spring flowers ...

and of course..

the Easter Tree!

And not a sign of chocolate .... YET !!

Hope you are enjoying the Easter weekend :)) xxx

A Spot Of Crabbing

Yesterday we made the most of the glorious sunshine and the start of the Easter hols, and headed down to a beautiful little village called Stoke Gabriel - nestled along the banks of the River Dart.

A spot reknowned for its successful crabbing!!

The excitement was tangible as the first crab hit the bucket... 

and it was swiftly followed by about 30 more!!

Feisty little devils!!

Long may the sunshine and frivolities continue!

Have a great week everyone :))

x