Sunday, 15 March 2009

Swell plans

Hello again, my dear friends,

How the devil are you? How quickly time is passing these days! I still can't quite believe that it's March already.

The good news is I've got some exciting events coming up. Some of you may have heard about The Affordable Vintage Fair that is due to come to London on 4th April. The Queens of Vintage will have a table there, and they have been kind enough to offer me some space to exhibit a few of my pieces! They really are such lovely ladies. So if you happen to be in London that day, why not pop in and see us? Who knows - you may even find some vintage bargains too!

The bad news is that sometimes it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day, especially as I have a full-time day job...but I'm sure if I keep focused, I'll be fine. Here is one of the pieces that will be for sale at The Affordable Vintage Fair:



This necklace is made from a vintage brooch, adorned with a vintage faux pearl and hung on vintage chain. I love the colour of the stone in the centre, and because it's so clear the pink will adjust slightly to whatever is worn underneath it. It's nice and shiny too - perfect for any vintage magpies out there!

Also, I wrote another article for The Queens of Vintage - this time about some rather gorgeous and unique vintage brooches available online. If you have the time and would be so kind as to read it, I would be most grateful for any feedback that you may have. You can find it here.

So what have you been up to over this beautifully sunny weekend? I don't know about you, but I'm so happy spring is finally here.

Thanks for reading my little blog - it really does mean a lot!

Much love,

Frankie
Swell Vintage

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10 comments:

  1. Baybay Mama15 March 2009 at 18:10

    I am going to read the article. Congrats on getting a space at the flea market (was it?) That is amazing. I hope you sell loads! I hope you are having a fun weekend!

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  2. Unknown15 March 2009 at 18:16

    Frankie...
    love your blog.. and your wearable heirloom art...
    mona & the girls
    be back soon

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  3. WendyB15 March 2009 at 18:34

    Hope you make lots of sales!

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  4. Marian15 March 2009 at 19:21

    Just read the article! Well done Frankie. Love the brooches,the pirate one is my fave sweetie.
    muah x
    Marian.

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  5. Baybay Mama15 March 2009 at 21:53

    About Down in the Valley (the evan rachel wood and ed norton film) I really loved it. I saw it in the theaters and walked out happy. They apparently dated through the filming (she was super young). I recommend it. Please let me know if you rent it and what you think of it.

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  6. E.K.15 March 2009 at 23:57

    That piece is wonderful! I've spent the weekend being crazy lazy and loving every minute of it!

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  7. Leila Marvel16 March 2009 at 18:10

    Things have been well my dear! Went to a flea market over the weekend, got all kinds of goodies to make stuff with! Love the color of that plum purple, very royal.

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  8. Claira29 March 2009 at 17:50

    Can you tell I'm on catch up duty? ;p

    That necklace is so beautiful!

    V. sad to hear about the Q of V stall, though no doubt it just means you'll have double the fun at the Winchester Handm@de fair (you're so lucky you get to go - I'm so far away from all the fun, woe!).

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  9. Frances9 April 2009 at 15:23

    Hi! I got here via WendyB's blog =) You're super creative and it's just inspiring to see what you can do! I just wanted to say that I read in Vogue about this jewelry designer who gets candy wrapper, the shiny metallic candy-colored ones, and uses them as backing for colored crystals. Maybe you'd think that interesting? =)

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  10. Frankie9 April 2009 at 15:32

    What a great idea! Thanks, Frances :) x

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