16 February 2016

a country affair



Everyone knows I love a country fair. Dovedale was no exception, 
a beautiful,rural community in the hills above Nelson, NZ.


A charming costume display , included this 125 year old wedding  dress of tobacco taffeta,  that was worn in that worn in that very church.
Some vintage clothing for sale too.



As usual, lots of local talent to entertain.



Masses of stalls, crafts, eats, produce and bric a brac.
This lady must have been knitting baby booties for a year - she had two tables covered.


Face painting for kids - the same the whole world over.


Mosaic toadstools!


Super bags made from re-cycled wool blankets from " Ratbag Designs".


But DRAT....camera says change the battery so I can't show photos of the Motueka Brass Band (seriously good ).
Lots of farm animals
and some super jewelry from Jo Crompton. Get with the program Jo and get a website so I can show  some of your original brooches that I covet.

A great day out.



11 comments:

  1. What a special treat that vintage display was.

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    1. yes it was. I wonder if they do that every year?

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  2. All those baby booties--someone sure had busy hands

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  3. i only show about 1/4 of what was there.!!1

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  4. I love this sort of gathering--you never know what you'll find! And usually the food is good, too!

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  5. proper English tea and homemade cakes!

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  6. Looks like a great place to explore,and perhaps part with a little money too!

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    1. well....there was the bric a brac stall. Oh, and the hand spun wool ladies.

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  7. well....there was the bric a brac stall. Oh, and the hand spun wool ladies.

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  8. I love those blanket bags but never see any old blankets good enough to recycle into anything - apart from using them for the dog beds!!

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