Where have I been?

Here, that's where!

Yes, that's right - for the last 17 days I have had a stall at the most recent Secret Cinema event!

Attending a Secret Cinema event is a pretty mind blowing experience. EVERYTHING is considered down to the tiniest detail, and everyone, from the runners to the dancers, is extremely dedicated. If you've never been to one of their events, I highly recommend it.

As I said in my little video, overall it was a LOT of fun. I don't have much market experience, so dealing with the general public was a little scary at first, but after a while I really started to enjoy it. I got to see some incredible dance displays, meet brilliant people and also make some money - what's not to like?!

I also got to hang out with a really brilliant bunch of talented people, which always makes work a lot more fun. My new friends Martin of The Corner Theatre (awesome t-shirts - check them out!) and illustration genius Alice Gabb of AliceGabb.com kept me sane night after night with their witty banter and encouraging words, and I just know that both of them are going to become even more successful very soon.

Here are some photos of the space (the incredible International Tobacco Docks in Wapping) and my stall:








So there we go! What do you think of my little video and stall? As ever, all feedback is welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading, my lovely friends, and remember - tell EVERYONE!

Many thanks,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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Love is in the air

Happy Valentine's Day, my swell friends!

I took this photo in the summer of last year, and I'm so pleased to finally have a use for it.

I spotted this tiny piece of heart confetti in a fountain at Skinners Hall near Canon Street in London. I hope it makes you smile like I did when I saw it on that beautiful sunny day.

However you spend your Valentines Day, whether you're single or taken, I wish you all the love in the world. And yes, I am fully aware of how cheesy that sounded. Soz.

Much love,
Frankie
Swell Vintage

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Ain't there anyone here for love?

(Any excuse for a bit of Jane Russell really!)

What's that I see in the distance? It'sValentine's Day, creeping up on us like a stealthy lioness of love!

What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? I know it's not for everyone, and that it is popularly believed to have been "created by the greeting card companies" as a way of making even more money. Personally, I quite like Valentine's Day. Even if you don't have a partner when it rolls around, I still think it's a nice excuse to celebrate love - any kind of love - even if it's just for one day. Cheesy? Perhaps. I suppose I'm just a great big softy deep down. Please don't tell anyone, I'd hate to ruin my "tough" street cred...

Queen of Hearts necklace, £50 from Swell Vintage

This year I will actually be working on the day itself, but I'm going to make sure that I take the opportunity to tell everyone I love how much I care about them.

How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day this year?

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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