Wednesday, 26 January 2011

A wedding dress.....a Tea Dance.......and a little bird....

Went to Ludlow today, to deliver some cakestands to Pepper Lane Vintage - a great vintage clothes shop - for a 1940s Tea Dance they're hosting on Sat (29th) at Craven Arms Community Centre, Shropshire -

I parked near The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow (described in the New York Times as 'the most handsome inn in the world') - amazing building, isn't it? -



Even the banks in Ludlow are housed in great buildings! -


On the way home, I managed to find a few treasures - a good basket, some pretty cloths, and two cheese dishes -


The one on the right looks rather mouse-shaped?! -


A silver plated cake plate -

 And this....for? -


And a cute little (non-vintage!) bird -


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And the wedding dress?  Youngest daughter is getting married in the Spring and went to try on her dress this week - so we went too - lovely shop (White Minx) -


I 'specially like this shop because they bought one of my cakestands to display jewellery on! - 
And the dress? -



Pretty lovely, huh?

And Ruby slept through it all! -


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Had some lovely post yesterday - ordered through Etsy from Helen Hallows - this ceramic tile coaster -


And I'm sure Spring is on its way! 


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26 comments:

  1. Tracey26 January 2011 at 17:47

    What wonderful buildings, & the dress is gorgeous!!!

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  2. Heidi26 January 2011 at 19:07

    She looked so beautiful....and you are finding some amazing treasures i love that plate with the flowers and the 4 little holes!

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  3. *Susycottage*26 January 2011 at 23:10

    Wonder that the two port cheese
    . why not photographers
    your bench, I would love to see him,
    who knows how wonderful!
    A hug
    Susy

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  4. Diane27 January 2011 at 00:14

    I once went to Ludlow for the day with work (it was a very long day! ) I must put it on my list of places to visit again. Gorgeous finds and she is going to make a beautiful bride. xxxx

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  5. ♥ emma bear forever ♥27 January 2011 at 00:32

    What a gorgeous looking place Ludlow is. Love the little birdy ~ I have a 'thing' for birdy's and owl's at the moment. Your daughter looks beautiful in her dress, congratulations xx

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  6. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms27 January 2011 at 01:22

    Lovely pics. I think the plate with 4 holes once held egg cups (?). Your daughter's dress is stunning.

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  7. Anonymous27 January 2011 at 03:02

    Your daughter looks stunning, let's hope for a warm day!

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  8. mrsnesbitt27 January 2011 at 04:14

    I am fancying an afternoon like this Been a while since I "did" the charity shops! A basket would be good too for my daily shopping!

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  9. Dawn27 January 2011 at 05:07

    Ludlow looks well worth a visit!
    You daughter looks beautiful.

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  10. Sarah27 January 2011 at 05:54

    Beautifuly picture of your daughter! I remember trying on my wedding dress for the first time! Fingers crossed for fine weather.
    x

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  11. Hesta Nesta27 January 2011 at 07:58

    Love the mouse shaped cheese dish, and I also think that plate with the four holes was either used for egg cups or perhaps salt, pepper, mustard and another condiment pot?? Lovely pictures of your daughter trying on her wedding dress..absolutely stunning, seems a long time ago for Andy and me.
    Jo xx

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  12. Rosie27 January 2011 at 08:16

    I love Ludlow - visited on my birthday last year - the buildings are wonderful. Must visit again soon. The wedding dress is beautiful:)

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  13. Fran Hill27 January 2011 at 09:50

    Ludlow looks fantastic. I love those buildings.

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  14. A Bun Can Dance27 January 2011 at 10:58

    Oh the wedding dress! It is so lovely - in particular I like the ruching at the front - fab!
    So exciting - I hope all the plans are coming together :-)
    Denise x

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  15. The Cloth Shed27 January 2011 at 23:25

    What pretty cheese dishes...great shapes. Don't think I have seen a "mouse" shaped one before!
    Your daughter looks fab in her dress....how exciting for you all.
    Julie x
    Love Ludlow too....

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  16. A Bun Can Dance28 January 2011 at 03:42

    Just looked at the Monsoon dress - it is gorgeous! Lovely design and colours.
    I guess it is a lot of money, but that's the price of new dresses nowadays ...
    I wonder if you have a Monsoon outlet shop, or if you're near an outlet village?
    In this part of the world we have a good outlet village in Street, and they have a fab Monsoon shop with ever so many perfect outfits for Weddings, etc :-)
    Have a lovely weekend!
    D x

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  17. Young at Heart28 January 2011 at 05:53

    spring? yes please.....hope the wedding is when it's a bit warmer...looks stunning!!

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  18. Lola Nova28 January 2011 at 08:49

    What a pretty town and all your treasures are fab!
    Your girl looks just beautiful, how exciting!

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  19. TIKA28 January 2011 at 09:02

    Your daughter looks so beautiful!
    And Ruby - she is like a little angel, while she is sleaping.

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  20. BadPenny28 January 2011 at 09:36

    Lots of lovelies in this post - the dress is gorgeous & your daughgter will make a stunning bride. Ludlow shops look like Liberty. I love the wee birdy. I can't think what the pretty green plate would be for four cupcakes ?

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  21. periwinkle29 January 2011 at 12:25

    I love those old buildings and I do hope Spring comes sooner rather than later. The plant is a mock orange by the way .

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  22. Poppy29 January 2011 at 14:40

    Hello, I can’t get over how much Ruby has grown! And as for the wedding dress.....your daughter looks stunning in it. As always you have found some fab treasure.

    Lou xxx

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  23. Kaylovesvintage30 January 2011 at 03:20

    wonderful news
    and your little girl looks so pretty in her dress

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  24. home made gorgeous30 January 2011 at 07:09

    Sounds like such a lovely day! You do live in a nice part of the world... and I love the treasures that you bought, the basket looks really useful and I adore the little bird! So exciting that your daughter is getting married, the dress is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Sarah x

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  25. Lilacs30 January 2011 at 09:45

    Great photos, love the gown.

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  26. Lyn1 February 2011 at 12:54

    I love Ludlow and you have found such beautiful things there, vintage and none vintage.
    Love
    Lyn
    xxx

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