New Beginings #3

So after a year, what's new at Fanny's Vintage Kitchenalia?
Lots to update you with, but first I need to mention that there are LOTS of fabulous new things coming on the website soon. We have already been busy adding new items to the Tableware section and there will be plenty more new items appearing soon.

Vintage Polish Coffee Set

New Beginings #2

A few weeks after we lost Fanny I had a phone call about a stray dog needing somewhere to stay. We took in a  straggly, skinny pup and called her Honey because of her colour. She is now a naughty, beautiful and very energetic girl.

New Beginings

It's been a long time since I last wrote and so much has happened in that time. Sadly Fanny died from an adder bite last summer, it was very quick and a dreadful shock. We miss her very much. She was beautiful.

'Vintage Fair & Crafty People' Sunday 31st July INGLETON COMMUNITY CENTRE, INGLETON, LA6 3HG

Fanny's Vintage Fairs rolls into Ingleton on Sunday 31st July for a vintage & craft fair at the community centre. Our shop The Old Bank Emporium (open 7 days 10-5pm) is in the village so we have a strong local connection here.
The community centre is a large venue and there will be 25 vintage & craft stall holders here. A vintage tearoom, music and lots of parking, and admission only 50p! - under 16's get in free.
There are a few stalls left for this event, so get in touch soon if you are interested.

July 9th Kirkby Lonsdale Vintage Home & Fashion Fair

Another great day at Kirkby! after an horrendous Friday with torrential downpours, the sun shone all day on Saturday so we could throw the doors open at our lovely vintage fair. Once again the customers came back in droves,
our next fair will be at Ingleton Community Centre, Ingleton, LA6 3HG, Sunday 31st July

August 13th we are back at Kirkby Lonsdale Institute, LA6 2BG, for our last fair of the summer at this venue.

June 11th Kirkby Lonsdale Vintage Home & Fashion Fair

What a fantastic turnout, we had over 400 visitors to this fair ! lots of happy shoppers & stall holders.

Our next fair at Kirkby Lonsdale is July 9th - don't miss it!

Fanny's Vintage Home & Fashion Fair Sat June 11th at Kirkby Lonsdale Institute, Carnforth, LA6 2BG

Stop Press ! We have a very talented pianist Joe Muirs to entertain our customers at the Kirkby Lonsdale Fair on Saturday June 11th. Plus fab tunes from the Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller etc when Joe is on his tea break!

The Institute is a great venue in the town centre, its easy to find between the post office & Booths supermarket.

Bad News - No Refreshments !
The fairtrade coffee morning have cancelled their event which was scheduled to take place in the meeting room at the same time as our fair.

Good News :Madam Chocolat from Morecambe has stepped in to save the day with her fabulous cupcakes ! so the meeting room & kitchen will be open for our customers.

It's going to be a great day- we have some fantastic stall holders booked - doors open at 10am - get there early & grab yourself some vintage treasures!

Vintage Home & Fashion Fair June 11th Kirkby Lonsdale Institute, Cumbria.

Vintage Fair information

Vintage boutique opened by Elvis!

What a fabulous first day in our new vintage boutique! The local Elvis officially opened the boutique and serenaded the customers with classic Elvis songs.

Exciting News - Our New Vintage Shop, opening soon!

We've been busy beavering away for the last few weeks and I'm delighted to announce that our new venture, The Old Bank Emporium is soon to open for business.
We are about to open a shop full of vintage, retro, antique & collectable items.


The Old Bank Emporium will hold stock from 21 different dealers as well as our own array of vintage treasures.
In addition there will be a separate vintage boutique (opening Easter 2011) selling fabulous fashions from the 1930s to 1980s.

The Old Bank Emporium was actually run as a bank in the 1800s and was owned by the Lancaster Banking Company, hence the name we have given it today.

The shop is in the market square of Ingleton one of the busiest tourist villages in the Dales National Park. Just off the A65 (gateway to the Lakes) Ingleton is popular with tourists from all over the country for its magnificent 'Waterfalls Trail' which has 15 waterfalls and several glens, gorges and caves to explore. And of course if you're a keen walker then Ingleton gives you access to Ingleborough; one of the famous 3 Peaks.

We are looking forward to opening our shop in such a beautiful part of the country and hope that you take the time to stop by when you visit this lovely area.

We have just completed fitting out the premises and there are still some spaces available to rent. Prices range from £30 for a small shelf unit (approx 3ft x 3ft) to £80 (5ft x 5ft unit with floor space in front).

Our planned opening date is w/c 11th April, (Thurs or Fri) but keep watching this space for updates!

Click on this link to view more pics of the shop !

Where does the time go?

It has been months since I last updated the blog. Business has been crazy; vintage fairs, auctions and private sales have consumed the last 6 months. As the saying goes "there are'nt enough hours in the day". I've also been writing for Vintage Life magazine, it goes on sale in WH Smith and major newsagents from 24th February. If you're a follower of vintage fashion or home style  you need to get this mag!
I usually write 2 articles for the magazine; one on homestyle and the other is 'Tips from the Vintage Gardener'. I give advice from my collection of vintage gardening books and photos detailing my experiences in my lovely country garden.
The current issue of Vintage Life includes 2 of my articles 'I'm a little Teapot' a brief history of tea drinking and teapot manufacture in this country. 'Tips from the Vintage Gardener' for February & March gardening. Click on the links to view word documents of these articles or click on Vintage Life to subscribe to the latest issue (currently only available online).

Lovely Floral Chintz Dish

This pretty Du Barry chintz dish is from the 1930s, this would look lovely on a dressing table!

See it now at Vintage New Stock on Fanny's Vintage Kitchenalia.com

Vintage Vogue Knitting Books

Vintage Vogue Knitting Book 1964 with Jean Shrimpton on the cover, 2 others also for sale now at Fanny's Vintage Kitchenalia, go to Vintage New Stock Section to view.

Design Classic

It's not everyday that we can claim to have a design classic at Fanny's Vintage Kitchenalia so thought we'd draw your attention to this one!

The fabulous 'Campden' Toast Rack designed by Robert Welch in 1958 for Old Hall Tableware. This great piece of kitchenalia won a design council award and is on display in the V&A Museum as an example of 20th Century design.

This one is currently for sale in our Vintage New Stock section.

Scandanavian 1960s retro pottery from Figgjo Flint, Norway

New in 1960s Figgjo Flint 'Tor Viking' tableware

New Vintage Cookery Books in Fanny's Vintage Cookery Book Section

Check out the new arrivals in our Cookery Books Section

then take a look at our Vintage Kitchenalia Section and see whats new there!

New In!

Take a look at our Vintage New Stock page to see some  fab new vintage finds !

Fanny's Vintage Kitchenalia in Vintage Life Magazine

Read our article on Afternoon Tea & Vintage China in the latest edition of Vintage Life Magazine.

Time Off

Hi Everyone,

You have probably noticed that things have been quiet from my side for several weeks .
I am back to work at full speed now. I've had a very sad time with the illness and death of someone close to me, and now its time to move on.

Looking forward to the lovely weather that has brightened the last few days and more to come apparently !

Thank you to everyone who sent their best wishes.
Gaynor

Sparkling Flowers!

Our Featured item this week is a piece of gorgeous 1950s bling, this fabulous 50s Vintage brooch is just in and you can find out more about it on Fanny's Vintage Jewellery page.