We always make a beeline for Garden Brocante and we also came across Plum & Ashby. We fell in love with their gorgeous leather pouches and bags, discretely embellished with a Fox Terrier, depicting the company's mascot Bertie. The bags and homeware are new, but with a quirky twist. Check them out.
The stock at the fair constantly evolves, so it's also worth returning to favourite exhibitors throughout the show, just in case something wonderful has emerged from the stockroom. If we hadn't backtracked, I would have missed out on a couple of lovely 1940's paintings on the Garden Brocante stand, which weren't there first time round.
Located at the Business Design Centre in Islington, the Spring Fair is just around the corner from the vintage market and the eclectic line-up of independent shops, cafes and other delights of Camden Passage. So its a great day-out.
The Country Living Christmas Fair (30/10-3/11) is at the Business Design Centre in Islington and also takes place in Glasgow (21-24/11) and Harrogate (28/11-1/12).
Here are some of my favourite images from the Spring Fair...
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| Vintage 1940's Novita Liane plaster mannequin for Christian Dior at Garden Art & Design |
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| 1930's plaster display bust by Lube Paris at Garden Art & Design - also a regular exhibitor at The Chelsea Flower Show |
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| Delicate heart-shaped floral garland on hand-painted vintage mirrored door at Velvet Ribbon |
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| Vintage zinc planters and bunches of pretty faux bell hyacinths at Velvet Ribbon |
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| Pale grey and white collectables at Chloe Antiques |
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| Vintage mother of pearl buttons in all shapes and sizes at Chloe Antiques |
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| Vintage mother of pearl buckles and Chinese gaming counters at Chloe Antiques |
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| Glamorous hand-made diamante barrettes at Chloe Antiques |
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| Hand-made doll wearing vintage fabric dress and pearls at Chloe Antiques |
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| 1940's enamel buckets at Garden Brocante |
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| Shelves of vintage finds at Garden Brocante |
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| Decorative silver trio of eggcups and stand at Garden Brocante |
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| Pretty ribbons from wrapping-guru Jane Means |
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| Two handsome top hats, complete with brush and leather travelling case, at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Pure shades of white ceramics and pewter at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Leather stud box with an equestrian theme at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Vintage folding wooden rulers at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Quirky little wooden high-heeled clog at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Charming display at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Vintage Teacher's Whiskey wooden box, complete with original imagery, at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Polished antique silverware at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Lovely chrome French storage jars, silver eggcups and gravy boat at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Well-loved teddybears at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Vintage enamel 'You may telephone from here' sign at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Early 1900's leather hat case with original South Eastern & Chatham Railway label at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Collectable lead farm animals at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Wooden Lyons' Tea box at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Vintage wooden sewing reels at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Fabulous early 1900's Fenwick hatbox at Bennett & Barnes Antiques |
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| Plum & Ashby's lovely soft leather pouches and cases, featuring the brand's mascot, Bertie the Fox Terrier |
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| Newcomers Plum & Ashby won the Editor's Choice award at the Country Living Spring Fair |
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| Vintage touches mixed with Plum & Ashby's signature leather pouches |
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