It’s payday weekend and we’ve finally made it to summer, so there’s loads to celebrate! Before you set out on your Sunday adventures, head over to the BrandAlley sales and OUTLET to check out all the purse-friendly treats! It’s the perfect excuse to save up to 65% off Diesel for men and women and up to 51% off Diesel for girls, boys and babies – plus super-stylish bargains from Ted Baker, Calvin Klein Collection, DKNY and much more.
Soho Flea Market
After its huge success last year, Soho Flea Market returns today with another quality line-up of creative talent in the heart of London. Between 12pm and 8pm today, Dean Street will be closed to traffic, so you can stroll happily around lots of curated market stalls from up-and-coming fashion and jewellery design talent, artisans, artists and film makers.There’s also an outdoor stage showcasing new and emerging music plus comedy acts, all in support of the charity, Kids Company. To find out more and download a flyer, visit the City Showcase Market website.
Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber exhibition
Take a trip to Hampton Court today to see a fascinating exhibition, which revolves around six royal beds – each with a unique story to tell. Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber reveals an incredible world of intrigue, scandal, power and politics as well as fabulous costumes and breathtaking, Baroque beds. Unlike your personal bedroom, the monarch’s state bedchamber was a very public place and the real seat of power, which was run by elaborate rituals and ceremony. For more information and behind-the-scenes gossip, go to the Historic Royal Palaces website.
Vintage fairs
Love pottering around a vintage fair at the weekend? Check out these two regular crowd-pleasers. First off is the Solihull Vintage Fair, which offers all kinds of preloved fashions, accessories and homewares. And while you’re there, pop into their Vintage Tea Party for delicious refreshments and treats served on vintage crockery and raising funds for their local Solihull Life Opportunities charity (SoLO). Then, in the centre of Milton Keynes, you’ll find MK Handmade and Vintage, with 120 stalls showcasing high-quality and affordable treasures from designer-makers and vintage sellers.
Make a cake stand from an old tea set
If you do go to a vintage fair this weekend, look out for a few pieces of vintage crockery to turn into something gorgeous. There are all sorts of quirky ideas on All About You to update old china, including a cake stand made from an old tea set and another one from vintage plates and glasses. They are both easy to make and will look fabulous on your table the next time you invite the girls around for a tea party.
Happy Sunday
Jo x
Picture credits: © Image of vintage crockery from fiftieswedding.com; © Poster for City Showcase: Soho Flea Market from cityshowcasemarkets.com; Image of Queen Anne’s Bed © Historic Royal Palaces; © Poster of Solihull Vintage Fair from vintage-fair.co.uk; © Image of cake stand made from an old tea set on All About You from House Beautiful.
