THANK YOU to everyone who joined in the fun & took a button & OR blogged about the Extravaganza....I can't tell you how much I appreciated you all HELPING to promote the Show....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
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Friday, June 10, 2011
And the WINNER of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza is....
The ever GORGEOUS Alisa at Mon Alisa Designs was the name drawn out of the bucket by Mr SVJ earlier this evening...I've contacted the LUCKY Girl & hope to be able to send her prize along next week....!
THANK YOU to everyone who joined in the fun & took a button & OR blogged about the Extravaganza....I can't tell you how much I appreciated you all HELPING to promote the Show....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
THANK YOU to everyone who joined in the fun & took a button & OR blogged about the Extravaganza....I can't tell you how much I appreciated you all HELPING to promote the Show....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
It's OFFICIAL....I am a DICKHEAD....!!!!!
YUP Vintage Friends....It's TRUE....And I'll tell you why....
Last Wednesday when Mr SVJ & I were due to go up to the Scout Hall in Ashburton to begin transforming it from BLAH to FANFREAKINTABULOUS....I realised the battery in my camera had died....Unable to locate the charger I made a 'mental' note to come back for it in the morning & take it with me back up to the hall....
Anyways....
Long story short....It took Mr SVJ & I from 10pm Wednesday until almost 8am the following morning to do what we needed to do & I didn't make it home until the afternoon by which time I'd completely forgotten about my camera, charger & a number of other things....!
So can you believe it....ME....Tamarah Charter, Blogger, Keeper Of The Past, Organiser of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza, MULTITASKEREXTRAORDINAIRE....Didn't take one single SOLITARY picture to capture all our hard work....!!
I would think THAT in itself warrants me a turn or two wearing the DICKHEAD hat....But wait....There's MORE....
I popped in to see my GORGEOUS Friend Sue from Montreux / Trove Trading yesterday for a bit of a catch up & while I was there I thought I'd suss out what she's been doing to produce those DROP DEAD YUMMY pics you see on her blog....Well you could have felled me with a feather when she replied, "I just use my iPhone"....
C-R-A-P ....I HAD my iPhone in my pocket during the Show & DIDN'T THINK to use it....!!!!
Now that GUFFAW guarantees me some bench time in the DICKHEAD hall of fame FOR SURE ....hahahahahaNOT....!!
THANK HEAVENS Mr SVJ had his video camera with him so I managed to get video footage late Thursday afternoon....Unfortunately, the big lug's been using the camera at work this week so I have to wait until he brings it back home before I can share it with you....!!
Moving on....
I'm THRILLED to say the Show was a BRILLIANT success....The team of Specialists participating went above & BEYOND....The displays were AWESOME & the sets designed & built for the two days left no doubt as to the creative talents of the individual businesses involved....!
The hour long Early Bird session was WONDERFUL....We had 44 x Vintage Enthusiasts shopping up a storm prior to opening to the general public....!!
The gift bags were a big hit as were the prizes (from my own stock) drawn every 10 minutes....My ONLY regret was that I was SO BUSY, I barely had time to catch up with everyone....!!!!!
Now the LOVELY Ryn from Flo & Olive has kindly allowed me to use a couple of pics she took of her own GORGEOUS space....
The ever DELICIOUS & TALENTED Andrea over at The Pink Poodle also posted a heap of pics from late Thursday afternoon so you MUST pop in to see those.... :o) !!
Well I must away....To be honest I'm still K-NACKered & have spent the last few days trying to put my house, storage unit & paperwork in order....I think I should be done with all of that by the end of next week....I HOPE....!!
I'll be back tomorrow night to announce the winner of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza giveaway so stay tuned....!!!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Last Wednesday when Mr SVJ & I were due to go up to the Scout Hall in Ashburton to begin transforming it from BLAH to FANFREAKINTABULOUS....I realised the battery in my camera had died....Unable to locate the charger I made a 'mental' note to come back for it in the morning & take it with me back up to the hall....
Anyways....
Long story short....It took Mr SVJ & I from 10pm Wednesday until almost 8am the following morning to do what we needed to do & I didn't make it home until the afternoon by which time I'd completely forgotten about my camera, charger & a number of other things....!
So can you believe it....ME....Tamarah Charter, Blogger, Keeper Of The Past, Organiser of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza, MULTITASKEREXTRAORDINAIRE....Didn't take one single SOLITARY picture to capture all our hard work....!!
I would think THAT in itself warrants me a turn or two wearing the DICKHEAD hat....But wait....There's MORE....
I popped in to see my GORGEOUS Friend Sue from Montreux / Trove Trading yesterday for a bit of a catch up & while I was there I thought I'd suss out what she's been doing to produce those DROP DEAD YUMMY pics you see on her blog....Well you could have felled me with a feather when she replied, "I just use my iPhone"....
C-R-A-P ....I HAD my iPhone in my pocket during the Show & DIDN'T THINK to use it....!!!!
Now that GUFFAW guarantees me some bench time in the DICKHEAD hall of fame FOR SURE ....hahahahahaNOT....!!
THANK HEAVENS Mr SVJ had his video camera with him so I managed to get video footage late Thursday afternoon....Unfortunately, the big lug's been using the camera at work this week so I have to wait until he brings it back home before I can share it with you....!!
Moving on....
I'm THRILLED to say the Show was a BRILLIANT success....The team of Specialists participating went above & BEYOND....The displays were AWESOME & the sets designed & built for the two days left no doubt as to the creative talents of the individual businesses involved....!
The hour long Early Bird session was WONDERFUL....We had 44 x Vintage Enthusiasts shopping up a storm prior to opening to the general public....!!
The gift bags were a big hit as were the prizes (from my own stock) drawn every 10 minutes....My ONLY regret was that I was SO BUSY, I barely had time to catch up with everyone....!!!!!
Now the LOVELY Ryn from Flo & Olive has kindly allowed me to use a couple of pics she took of her own GORGEOUS space....
I'm sure you'll agree this was a TREAT for the eyes.... :o) !!!!!
And then....The FABULOUS Miss Eagle over at The Network took a HEAP of pics & posted them on YouTube for us....I've been trying to leave her a comment to THANK her for taking the time to do this alas....Blogger is being a JERK....AGAIN....And keeps booting me out every time I try....!!
While this clip doesn't show a lot of the hall & the overall 'look' we achieved, it gives a GREAT overview of the eclectic Treasures offered over the two days....!!
The ever DELICIOUS & TALENTED Andrea over at The Pink Poodle also posted a heap of pics from late Thursday afternoon so you MUST pop in to see those.... :o) !!
Well I must away....To be honest I'm still K-NACKered & have spent the last few days trying to put my house, storage unit & paperwork in order....I think I should be done with all of that by the end of next week....I HOPE....!!
I'll be back tomorrow night to announce the winner of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza giveaway so stay tuned....!!!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
I am seriously K-NACKered....!
Dear All....!
I'm just popping in ever so BRIEFLY to THANK all those who attended the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza on Friday & Saturday....Your attendence & overall support of the Show & feedback are VERY MUCH appreciated....!!
I'm taking a couple of days to wind down because I'm absolutely S-P-E-N-T & need to process everything as well as try & regain some order here at SVJ Headquarters....I mean....This place is a FREAKIN' MESS....!!!!!
I KNOW I previously advised I would be drawing the WINNER of the SVJ-X Giveaway TODAY but am hoping you don't mind if I leave it a few days....I PROMISE I'll be back to let you know the outcome of the drawer before the end of the week....!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Let's meet some of our TALENTED Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza 'Specialists'....!!
Hello Vintage Friends....!
As promised, I'm back to introduce you to several of our Specialist Vendors participating in the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....While there are 16 of us, some of the team have been so busy working on the Treasures they're bringing to the Extravaganza they were unable to submit their profiles however, I'll include links to their businesses at the end of this post so you can go visit with them before the Show....!!
** NB: All pics belong to the individual Specialist Vendor profiled....! ***
Andrea Frost aka 'The Queen Of Random'
The Pink Poodle
Hi Everyone....
Having raised two wonderful boys & seeing them through university & out into the world I figure it's my time to shine & pursue my creative interests. Now my time is my own once again, I spend many hours searching out Treasures for my business, The Vintage Hatbox.
I sell shabby vintage flea market goodies on ebay, with my latest interest involving linen and lace....I love the tactile aspect of vintage textiles & enjoy repurposing my finds & sharing them with my readers on my blog, The Pink Poodle.
I feel privileged to be participating in the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza for the second time & am looking forward to creating a visual feast to entice & delight our visitors.
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Callie Whelan - Hunted & Collected
Callie from Hunted and Collected will be again bringing her eclectic mix of wonderful vintage adornments, which will be uniquely styled with a treasure trove of delightful goodies including vintage mannequins, industrial wood patterns and some lively little air plants - all of which will be available for purchase. Her inspiration for the show will be 'classical opulence' with a shabby twist. From her extensive collection of fabulous vintage jewellery, she will be bringing 1930s celluloid, quirky 1940s figural plastics, 1920s flapper glass beads, as well as her ever popular collection of war era wood and bakelite jewellery, with some lovely sparkly retro delights as well.
For a preview of some of the creme of her vintage jewellery crop, be sure to check out Callie's collection online at www.huntedandcollected.com - particularly if you wish to get a head start on your fellow junkers. If you don't find that special something there, don't despair; she tells me that she has been putting aside a collection of vintage pieces especially for the SVJX. But, if you are hunting something specific and you want her to bring it to the fair, don't be shy about it! Drop her a line or two via her contacts page, as she has over 3000 treasures at last count and she might just have what you are looking for! And she does wholesale too!
Also, best get in early to get your hands on a collection of 1940s figural scatter pins all priced at only $5 ea! They look fabulous on children's coats or create a scenic delight with several on your winter jacket.
Alison Gibbs 
Alison Gibbs lives in Mt Martha on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
I will be selling jewellery created from vintage elements - cotton, buttons, beads, laces, ribbons, fabric and jewels.
As a Specialist Vendor at the SVJ-X I am looking forward to introducing my Vintage Line of Jewellery to all lovers of Vintage.
I have a website - www.alisongibbs.com where I sell my Vintage Line of Jewellery along with other jewellery and artistic creations, preloved and vintage treasures.
Come visit my blog - www.alisongibbs.blogspot.com
****************************************** Lisa Amirtharajah - Vintage Influence
*************************************** Natalie Olver - The Cupcake Wrapper Co.
My passion for all things junk/vintage/antique related is in my blood with all members of my family being keen collectors.
I have been able to feed my love of merchandising with vintage props through the business that I am one half of ‘The Cupcake Wrapper Co.’
At the SVJ-X I will have many items for sale including some of my own treasures that have been in my home for many years which I now feel the need to move them on so I can introduce some new pieces. My home was featured in Home Beautiful last November & some of the pieces photographed will be for sale at the Extravaganza.
I look forward to sharing my pieces with you....Maybe I'll even find a few new things I can’t leave without! I look forward to meeting many fellow lovers of all things Shabby Vintage Junk! ********************************************* Frankie Wright - Inspired By Vintage
Inspired by Vintage was born out of a love of the old & timeless pieces from the past....
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Morris Brown Morris brown is a collaboration between two friends of horticultural persuasion!
Our first store opened four years ago in the main street of Healesville, with a new store opening last July in the leafy green suburb of Heathmont.
Most often described as eclectic, our stores encompass a range of both old and new, all chosen for their particular beauty. We stock jewellery, homewares, clothes, soaps, stationery and anything that takes our fancy, all displayed within a framework of vintage, most for sale (a few that aren’t!) Because of this, our shops are frequently changing and always interesting!
Come and visit us at:
264 Maroondah Highway
Healesville 3777
Ph 59 62 4042
192 Canterbury Rd
Heathmont 3135
Ph 9729 1263
Or www.morrisbrown.com.au http://www.morrisbrown.com.au
***************************************************** Jenny - Vintage Living 
As promised, I'm back to introduce you to several of our Specialist Vendors participating in the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....While there are 16 of us, some of the team have been so busy working on the Treasures they're bringing to the Extravaganza they were unable to submit their profiles however, I'll include links to their businesses at the end of this post so you can go visit with them before the Show....!!
** NB: All pics belong to the individual Specialist Vendor profiled....! ***
The Pink Poodle
Hi Everyone....
Having raised two wonderful boys & seeing them through university & out into the world I figure it's my time to shine & pursue my creative interests. Now my time is my own once again, I spend many hours searching out Treasures for my business, The Vintage Hatbox.
I sell shabby vintage flea market goodies on ebay, with my latest interest involving linen and lace....I love the tactile aspect of vintage textiles & enjoy repurposing my finds & sharing them with my readers on my blog, The Pink Poodle.
I feel privileged to be participating in the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza for the second time & am looking forward to creating a visual feast to entice & delight our visitors.
Callie from Hunted and Collected will be again bringing her eclectic mix of wonderful vintage adornments, which will be uniquely styled with a treasure trove of delightful goodies including vintage mannequins, industrial wood patterns and some lively little air plants - all of which will be available for purchase. Her inspiration for the show will be 'classical opulence' with a shabby twist. From her extensive collection of fabulous vintage jewellery, she will be bringing 1930s celluloid, quirky 1940s figural plastics, 1920s flapper glass beads, as well as her ever popular collection of war era wood and bakelite jewellery, with some lovely sparkly retro delights as well.
For a preview of some of the creme of her vintage jewellery crop, be sure to check out Callie's collection online at www.huntedandcollected.com - particularly if you wish to get a head start on your fellow junkers. If you don't find that special something there, don't despair; she tells me that she has been putting aside a collection of vintage pieces especially for the SVJX. But, if you are hunting something specific and you want her to bring it to the fair, don't be shy about it! Drop her a line or two via her contacts page, as she has over 3000 treasures at last count and she might just have what you are looking for! And she does wholesale too!
Also, best get in early to get your hands on a collection of 1940s figural scatter pins all priced at only $5 ea! They look fabulous on children's coats or create a scenic delight with several on your winter jacket.
*********************************************
I will be selling jewellery created from vintage elements - cotton, buttons, beads, laces, ribbons, fabric and jewels.
As a Specialist Vendor at the SVJ-X I am looking forward to introducing my Vintage Line of Jewellery to all lovers of Vintage.
I have a website - www.alisongibbs.com where I sell my Vintage Line of Jewellery along with other jewellery and artistic creations, preloved and vintage treasures.
Come visit my blog - www.alisongibbs.blogspot.com
Vintage Influence is a vintage furniture, homewares and interiors business. I specialise in ‘vintage’ design or ‘vintage influenced’ design. With that in mind I create furniture and soft furnishings with a vintage vibe. In addition, I provide a design inspiration service sourcing original vintage items for the home.
My style has been described as ‘Eclectic’, ‘Colourful’, ‘Quirky’ and ‘Fun’, four adjectives that describe me and the philosophy behind Vintage Influence perfectly. I share a passion and love for all things vintage that by their nature have a history and a story and believe in the principals of salvaging, repurposing and up-cycling.
It was this love and passion that inspired me to start my business and I look forward to sharing my eclectic, colourful, quirky and fun vintage finds and creations with others.
Vintage Influence Contact : Lisa Amirtharajah 0400 167 477.
My passion for all things junk/vintage/antique related is in my blood with all members of my family being keen collectors.
I have been able to feed my love of merchandising with vintage props through the business that I am one half of ‘The Cupcake Wrapper Co.’
At the SVJ-X I will have many items for sale including some of my own treasures that have been in my home for many years which I now feel the need to move them on so I can introduce some new pieces.
I look forward to sharing my pieces with you....Maybe I'll even find a few new things I can’t leave without! I look forward to meeting many fellow lovers of all things Shabby Vintage Junk!
Inspired by Vintage was born out of a love of the old & timeless pieces from the past....
There is only one criteria that must be met with my items and that is simply that I must love them and wherever possible be able to use them in my day to day life.
Featured at the Vintage Extravaganza will be a selection of bakelite and vintage canisters, homewares & a large selection of vintage children toys including cars, trucks, puzzles and children books.
Re-Vintaged was created to give me an excuse to trawl through Op Shops and Second-hand stores &spend inordinate amounts of time online searching for that perfect piece of fabric, lace or linen. My emphasis will always be on Vintage floral fabrics and Hand-embroidered Linens and how I can re-purpose or Re-Vintage them.
I am the perennial bower bird and if I see something, the price is right and I just have to have it , it comes home with me. & I hope others will share this passion of mine at the Shabby Vintage, Junk Extravaganza.
I am presenting a selection of hand-made items including cushions and bunting, to small upholstered items. There will also be an eclectic array of household items, vintage linens and fabrics.
See you there!
Irene Bibes
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Our first store opened four years ago in the main street of Healesville, with a new store opening last July in the leafy green suburb of Heathmont.
Most often described as eclectic, our stores encompass a range of both old and new, all chosen for their particular beauty. We stock jewellery, homewares, clothes, soaps, stationery and anything that takes our fancy, all displayed within a framework of vintage, most for sale (a few that aren’t!) Because of this, our shops are frequently changing and always interesting!
Come and visit us at:
264 Maroondah Highway
Healesville 3777
Ph 59 62 4042
192 Canterbury Rd
Heathmont 3135
Ph 9729 1263
Or www.morrisbrown.com.au http://www.morrisbrown.com.au
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One of my high school friends reminded me recently that I’d always loved old things but I first started collecting seriously over thirty years ago when I was inspired by English designer Trisha Guilds gorgeous collection of Carltonware, Clarice Cliff & frosted green Depression glass.
This ignited in me what has become a lifelong obsession for collecting. Over time I have collected Carltonware, Clarice Cliff, Malingware, Royal Winton all-over floral, Victorian enameled glass, Depression glass in all colours, Victorian chamber jugs, Edwardian oils of roses, barbola mirrors, Murano glass – in particular cornucopias, Staffordshire florals & rosy 50’s china. There are more but too numerous to mention!
This love of the chase led me to opening a stall in an antique market which, in turn led to my opening a shop eight years ago called “Vintage Living” which I closed 4 months ago as I was long overdue for a break. I used to tell customers that I had to start selling to support my habit! Two of the highlights of my shop experience were hiring out items for films & this year many of my pieces will feature in the new Peter Weir film “The Eye of the Storm” featuring Geoffrey Rush, Charlotte Rampling & Judy Davis.
Also, I had the pleasure of a visit from the lovely Taylor Swift who remarked that I had a “very beautiful store” & purchased a dinner setting for twelve & a beautiful set of 1930’s china kitchen cannisters. My biggest problem has been that while I fall in love with new looks, I don’t fall out of love with old ones & hence I have an over-abundance of collectables!
I have presently been seduced by the more neutral, natural aesthetic but I still look at my old copy of Martha Stewarts “Entertaining” & can’t help but remain in awe of that gorgeous country kitchen – which prompted me to collect baskets all those years ago!
I am supported in all of my ventures by my husband who spends his weekends cleaning, repairing & painting for me when what he’d rather be doing is sitting watching the footy! At the “Extravaganza” I will be selling small furnishings, prints & paintings, china, lightfittings, Florentine, vintage clothing, jewellery & linen.my stall.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Talk about cutting it fine....hahahahahaha....20 x Early Bird Totes HOT off the press....!
Greetings All....!
Case De SVJ has OFFICIALLY been renamed 'Camp CRAZY House'....There is a WHOLE hellofalot goin' on around here today & I am doin' the Mad Hatter dance BIG TIME....Yes indeed folks I'mlateI'mlateI'mLATE! & I KNOW I should be elsewhere but here I am talkin' to you lot....hahahahahaha....Not for long though....I've just popped in to share a few of our canvas Early Bird totes FINISHED last night....
There are TWENTY in total which are going to the first 20 x Early Birds who booked tickets to the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!!
Hand made by myself & my Mother-In-Law on two NON industrial sewing machines these BEAUTIES will be filled with Treasures generously provided by a number of our Specialist Vendors.....!!
OK....Gotta fly....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: I WILL be back later to introduce you to a number of our Specialists....!
Case De SVJ has OFFICIALLY been renamed 'Camp CRAZY House'....There is a WHOLE hellofalot goin' on around here today & I am doin' the Mad Hatter dance BIG TIME....Yes indeed folks I'mlateI'mlateI'mLATE! & I KNOW I should be elsewhere but here I am talkin' to you lot....hahahahahaha....Not for long though....I've just popped in to share a few of our canvas Early Bird totes FINISHED last night....
Hand made by myself & my Mother-In-Law on two NON industrial sewing machines these BEAUTIES will be filled with Treasures generously provided by a number of our Specialist Vendors.....!!
Aren't they YUMMY....!!!!!
OK....Gotta fly....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: I WILL be back later to introduce you to a number of our Specialists....!
HEAVENS above....We've got people flyin' in from ALL over the country to attend the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!
Hi Everyone....!!
I'm running BEHIND this evening & after pulling an all nighter last night, I really need to get into bed....I wanted to share this SWEET pic I received a short time ago though from one of our interstate Early Birds....
The GORGEOUS Michelle is flying over from Western Australia JUST to attend the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!!!!!
Michelle's so EXCITED to be joing us she's counting down 'sleeps'....
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
I'm running BEHIND this evening & after pulling an all nighter last night, I really need to get into bed....I wanted to share this SWEET pic I received a short time ago though from one of our interstate Early Birds....
The GORGEOUS Michelle is flying over from Western Australia JUST to attend the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!!!!!
Michelle's so EXCITED to be joing us she's counting down 'sleeps'....
I can't tell ya how much this pic made me SMILE....!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
Saturday, May 28, 2011
One GIANT step for Tamarah....One TINY step for the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....hahahahahaha....
Hello fellow Keepers Of The Past....!!
Things are really hopping here at SVJ Headquarters....Though Mr SVJ & I have gone to separate corners of the house after an 'artistic' disagreement & I'm ENJOYING a few moments of peace & quite....hahahahahaSNORT....!!
Chaos has moved in & STUFF's seemingly STREWN the length & breadth of our castle to the point where I'm surprised I'm actually getting anything done at all....!!
I HAVE managed to finish this GORGEOUS cubby or pigeon hole unit though & I just thought I'd take a moment to show you....I needed a large piece for the Extravaganza to display my smalls & I think this will do perfectly....!!
Twenty boxes will allow me to display a number of TREASURES during the two days of our Show....
Clocks.....Spools....Globes....SWEET vintage toys....Glass jars filled with Vintage Notions.....
A trophy or two....A Kokeshi Doll maybe....hmmmmm....I'm SURE I could play at this all day....!
It's a shame though I have so many....MANY more projects requiring my attention....**sigh**....
Dare I ask...."Are we there YET....?"....hahahahahaha....6 more sleeps to go....And then....
....Our Early Bird visitors will get to enjoy all of the hard work we've gone to to create....
The Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....
And back by popular demand are my BEAUTIFUL Friend Wendy's Terriers Of Mansfield....A recent addition to her hand made range of Vintage Terriers are these English mohair CUTIES....**LOVE**....!!
Things are really hopping here at SVJ Headquarters....Though Mr SVJ & I have gone to separate corners of the house after an 'artistic' disagreement & I'm ENJOYING a few moments of peace & quite....hahahahahaSNORT....!!
Chaos has moved in & STUFF's seemingly STREWN the length & breadth of our castle to the point where I'm surprised I'm actually getting anything done at all....!!
I HAVE managed to finish this GORGEOUS cubby or pigeon hole unit though & I just thought I'd take a moment to show you....I needed a large piece for the Extravaganza to display my smalls & I think this will do perfectly....!!
Well that's enough mucking around....I trust you're all having a BRILLIANT weekend....As promised earlier, I'll be back shortly to introduce you to some of our Specialist Vendors....!!
Yes indeed....One GIANT step for me....One TINY step for the SVJ-X....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
When SPRUIKING & THRIFTING go hand in hand - An Ode to the GORGEOUS Naughty Shorts....!!
*** The Early Bird ticket offer to the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza closes today 5pm EST....If you are considering purchasing a ticket to the early session you will need to contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com before this time to secure your booking....! ***
Hello Vintage Friends near & far....!
As always, I hope this post finds you well & HAPPY....! I'm running around like a blue arsed fly at the moment....With ONLY 7 x sleeps to go until opening day, I'm in the process of swapping my ORGANISER hat for my SPECIALIST vendor hat & if I thought I was busy before....I am SERIOUSLY under the pump now....!!
The living area of Casa De SVJ looks like a bomb went off....I have painting projects, sewing projects, pieces of furniture clamped waiting for glue to dry, pompoms hanging EVERYBLOODYWHERE....Oh & lets not forget the string of Parisienne stained price tickets hanging the ENTIRE length of the room....!
Needless to say....Yesterday I took the opportunity to escape for a few hours into the city to visit with my LOVELY Friend Daniel from the Red Brick Barn for a cuppa & a chat before heading down to Brunswick & Smith Streets to hand out flyers for the Show....THEN....As a reward for all my SPRUIKING efforts....I visited a FEW Op-Shops on my return journey....hahahahahaha....And here are my YUMMY Treasures....!!!
I know my GORGEOUS Friend Bec over at Naughty Shorts! would have LOVED to have been with me when I discovered these DIVINE sheets....! Between the two of us....We have QUITE the collection....!!
I've NEVER seen one of these maths charts....I've seen the spelling chart for sure but NEVER one of these...At $2.00 I'm happy to say SCORE....!!
I have a feeling Bec would make a DIVINE TEA DRESS or two out of these BEAUTIFUL sheets....!!
Oh & these too would make GLORIOUS TEA DRESSES....Aren't they just DELICIOUS....!!
When I picked these green glass cups & saucers up I thought they may have been Pyrex or Fire King....But NO....They're FRENCH....**sigh**....Just need a soak in Napisan & they'll be PERFECT....!
And last but by NO MEANS least is this FABULOUS wallpaper which reminds me of my FAVE designer, Orla Kiely & I can't wait to use it....!
Well Friends I MUST FLY....I'll be back shortly to introduce you to some of our Specialist Vendors....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: Don't forget....The LUCKY Winner of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza Giveaway will be drawn on the 5th June....To remain eligible you need to keep your button up until this date....!!!!!
Hello Vintage Friends near & far....!
As always, I hope this post finds you well & HAPPY....! I'm running around like a blue arsed fly at the moment....With ONLY 7 x sleeps to go until opening day, I'm in the process of swapping my ORGANISER hat for my SPECIALIST vendor hat & if I thought I was busy before....I am SERIOUSLY under the pump now....!!
The living area of Casa De SVJ looks like a bomb went off....I have painting projects, sewing projects, pieces of furniture clamped waiting for glue to dry, pompoms hanging EVERYBLOODYWHERE....Oh & lets not forget the string of Parisienne stained price tickets hanging the ENTIRE length of the room....!
Needless to say....Yesterday I took the opportunity to escape for a few hours into the city to visit with my LOVELY Friend Daniel from the Red Brick Barn for a cuppa & a chat before heading down to Brunswick & Smith Streets to hand out flyers for the Show....THEN....As a reward for all my SPRUIKING efforts....I visited a FEW Op-Shops on my return journey....hahahahahaha....And here are my YUMMY Treasures....!!!
Doesn't this pile just SCREAM HAPPY....
Well Friends I MUST FLY....I'll be back shortly to introduce you to some of our Specialist Vendors....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: Don't forget....The LUCKY Winner of the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza Giveaway will be drawn on the 5th June....To remain eligible you need to keep your button up until this date....!!!!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Early Birds Catch the Worms & Win WONDERFUL PRIZES at the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!!!!!
Hello Treasure Hunters....!
This year at the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza we are offering Early Bird entry from 12noon - 1pm....Just IMAGINE if you will, shopping for ONE FULL HOUR before all your Vintage Friends enter at 1pm....!!
Not only do our Early Birds gain the benefit of experiencing the Show FIRST, seeing the FABULOUS displays & nabbing those HARD TO FIND Treasures....They have the opportunity to win FABULOUS prizes drawn throughout the hour....Oh YES....There are prizes & LOTS of them....!!!!!
The first 20 x registered & paid up early Birds will receive a FANTASTIC hand made tote made from recycled canvas awning (tough & endurable for vintage shopping....!) filled with Treasures GENEROUSLY donated by a number of our Specialist Vendors
Will you be an Early Bird, shop first & have the opportunity to score YUMMY VINTAGE PRIZES or....Will you be waiting outside WISHING you'd taken advantage of securing an Early Bird Ticket....!
Early Bird tickets are available for purchase for $15.00 & will only be available for a short time longer....To secure your ticket send me an email: shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
Cheers from SVJ Headquarters,
Tamarah :o)
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
This year at the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza we are offering Early Bird entry from 12noon - 1pm....Just IMAGINE if you will, shopping for ONE FULL HOUR before all your Vintage Friends enter at 1pm....!!
Not only do our Early Birds gain the benefit of experiencing the Show FIRST, seeing the FABULOUS displays & nabbing those HARD TO FIND Treasures....They have the opportunity to win FABULOUS prizes drawn throughout the hour....Oh YES....There are prizes & LOTS of them....!!!!!
The first 20 x registered & paid up early Birds will receive a FANTASTIC hand made tote made from recycled canvas awning (tough & endurable for vintage shopping....!) filled with Treasures GENEROUSLY donated by a number of our Specialist Vendors
Will you be an Early Bird, shop first & have the opportunity to score YUMMY VINTAGE PRIZES or....Will you be waiting outside WISHING you'd taken advantage of securing an Early Bird Ticket....!
Early Bird tickets are available for purchase for $15.00 & will only be available for a short time longer....To secure your ticket send me an email: shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
Cheers from SVJ Headquarters,
Tamarah :o)
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
14 HOURS & Counting....Absolute LAST CHANCE to WIN The Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza GIVEAWAY....!!!!!
Morning Keepers Of The Past....!
There's LESS than 14 hours now to get your entry in for one of the most AWESOME giveaways going on in blogland at the moment....!
Valued at $260.00 the prize is DEFINITELY worth vying for....And all you need to do is grab a button....You don't have to follow my blog....You don't need to bend over backwards, do a number of different things to enter....NO....All you need to do is grab a button, keep it in place until the 5th June to help SPREAD the word about the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....It REALLY doesn't get much easier than that....!!!!!
If you blog about the Extravaganza you get an additional 3 entries but you don't even have to do that....Just grab a button....Too easy....!
Before I go I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Beth Cregan at Write Away With Me who has posted an interview with me on her blog....! In the interview we discuss my recent transition from the corporate work place to the junk world & my dreams for the future....And thanks to Beth's WONDERFUL editing....There's hardly a !!!!! in sight....hahahahahaha.... :o) !!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
There's LESS than 14 hours now to get your entry in for one of the most AWESOME giveaways going on in blogland at the moment....!
Valued at $260.00 the prize is DEFINITELY worth vying for....And all you need to do is grab a button....You don't have to follow my blog....You don't need to bend over backwards, do a number of different things to enter....NO....All you need to do is grab a button, keep it in place until the 5th June to help SPREAD the word about the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....It REALLY doesn't get much easier than that....!!!!!
If you blog about the Extravaganza you get an additional 3 entries but you don't even have to do that....Just grab a button....Too easy....!
Before I go I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Beth Cregan at Write Away With Me who has posted an interview with me on her blog....! In the interview we discuss my recent transition from the corporate work place to the junk world & my dreams for the future....And thanks to Beth's WONDERFUL editing....There's hardly a !!!!! in sight....hahahahahaha.... :o) !!!!!
SO TRUE....!!!
Tamarah :o)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
LAST CHANCE to enter the FABULOUS Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza GIVEAWAY....!!!!!
Hello Lovers of Vintage Everywhere....!!!!!
I hope this note finds you well on what happens to be a VERY CHILLY day here in old Melbourne town....I could make a reference here about squirrels & nuts but I'm pressed for time so I'll just get down to business....hahahahaha....!
Firstly & MOST importantly, I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have participated in the SVJ-X giveaway ....Your comments & willingness to help out by letting your Followers know the Show is on it's way has been WONDERFUL & I APPRECIATE all of your efforts....!!
THANK YOU also to those of you who have emailed me asking if there was anything else they could do to help....Beth, Gail, Clare, Sally, Andrea, Ivy, Francine & Amy you guys ROCK....I owe you all BIG TIME....!!
Secondly....I need to remind you this is your LAST CHANCE to enter the giveaway which ends tomorrow Thursday 19th May at MIDNIGHT EST....!!!!!
So.....What are you sitting there gawking at my Roses which bear NO relationship to the prize whatsoever for....Go get grab yourself a button &/OR blog about the Extravaganza for a chance at winning THE most FABULOUS prize....!!!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
I hope this note finds you well on what happens to be a VERY CHILLY day here in old Melbourne town....I could make a reference here about squirrels & nuts but I'm pressed for time so I'll just get down to business....hahahahaha....!
Firstly & MOST importantly, I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have participated in the SVJ-X giveaway ....Your comments & willingness to help out by letting your Followers know the Show is on it's way has been WONDERFUL & I APPRECIATE all of your efforts....!!
THANK YOU also to those of you who have emailed me asking if there was anything else they could do to help....Beth, Gail, Clare, Sally, Andrea, Ivy, Francine & Amy you guys ROCK....I owe you all BIG TIME....!!
Secondly....I need to remind you this is your LAST CHANCE to enter the giveaway which ends tomorrow Thursday 19th May at MIDNIGHT EST....!!!!!
So.....What are you sitting there gawking at my Roses which bear NO relationship to the prize whatsoever for....Go get grab yourself a button &/OR blog about the Extravaganza for a chance at winning THE most FABULOUS prize....!!!!!
Cheers,
Tamarah :o)
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS tiny Roses painting....A recent find signed & dated 30.09.09....!
As our Friend Rachel would say...."Perfect....Perfect....Perfect"....!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Aussie Bloggers I NEED your help....!!!!! NO Pictures to detract from the SERIOUSNESS of this request....!!!!!
Dear Vintage Friends....!
This post sees me with my hat in my hand....A rare occurrence for this hardened 'junker' I can assure you however, the hour is nigh & I NEED help from all you Aussie bloggers out there who hold vintage near & dear to their hearts....!!!!!
Last year I FINALLY set my dreams in motion organising the first Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza here in Melbourne....This was achieved whilst working full time & over a period of many months....It was a WONDERFUL event for all involved....The feedback was BRILLIANT & the turnout achieved with next to no budget for advertising was TERRIFIC....!
This time around however, they've been some 'glitches' & due to 'issues' with insurance, the window for organising & advertising this event was severely narrowed....In short, from the time I finally received the 'go ahead' until opening day on the 4th June was a scant six weeks....And trust me....From an organisational perspective where 'whatever can go wrong, can & WILL go wrong' is inevitable, six weeks is NOT a great amount of time....!
I really believe in the Extravaganza & feel it fills a void in the Australian Vintage Scene....To date, there are NO Vintage Furniture & Homewares Shows LIKE this in the country & I'm keen to share it with both vintage enthusiasts & non vintage enthusiasts alike....!!
I have a team of creative Specialist Vendors working hard to bring together a Show to thrill & inspire our visitors....And I can't wait to see the surprise & delight on the faces of those who attend the Extravaganza when they first walk into the hall & witness the transformation we'll have worked so hard to achieve....!!!!!
Last week, prior to the Blogger issues I posted a FABULOUS giveaway here & would really appreciate it if all you Aussie Lovelies would pop in, take a button &/or post about the Extravaganza on your blogs....!!
In return....You have the opportunity to win a BEAUTIFUL Treasure I KNOW you'll be very HAPPY to receive if you are the LUCKY winner....!!
Also....If ever in the future I can help you with YOUR vintage business or blog I will be MORE than happy to do so if able....All you need to do is email me at: shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com & I'll be happy to 'talk' to you about it....!!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: The giveaway is open to all bloggers here & internationally....!
*** Comments have been disabled on this post as you need to comment on the giveaaway post....! ***
This post sees me with my hat in my hand....A rare occurrence for this hardened 'junker' I can assure you however, the hour is nigh & I NEED help from all you Aussie bloggers out there who hold vintage near & dear to their hearts....!!!!!
Last year I FINALLY set my dreams in motion organising the first Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza here in Melbourne....This was achieved whilst working full time & over a period of many months....It was a WONDERFUL event for all involved....The feedback was BRILLIANT & the turnout achieved with next to no budget for advertising was TERRIFIC....!
This time around however, they've been some 'glitches' & due to 'issues' with insurance, the window for organising & advertising this event was severely narrowed....In short, from the time I finally received the 'go ahead' until opening day on the 4th June was a scant six weeks....And trust me....From an organisational perspective where 'whatever can go wrong, can & WILL go wrong' is inevitable, six weeks is NOT a great amount of time....!
I really believe in the Extravaganza & feel it fills a void in the Australian Vintage Scene....To date, there are NO Vintage Furniture & Homewares Shows LIKE this in the country & I'm keen to share it with both vintage enthusiasts & non vintage enthusiasts alike....!!
I have a team of creative Specialist Vendors working hard to bring together a Show to thrill & inspire our visitors....And I can't wait to see the surprise & delight on the faces of those who attend the Extravaganza when they first walk into the hall & witness the transformation we'll have worked so hard to achieve....!!!!!
Last week, prior to the Blogger issues I posted a FABULOUS giveaway here & would really appreciate it if all you Aussie Lovelies would pop in, take a button &/or post about the Extravaganza on your blogs....!!
In return....You have the opportunity to win a BEAUTIFUL Treasure I KNOW you'll be very HAPPY to receive if you are the LUCKY winner....!!
Also....If ever in the future I can help you with YOUR vintage business or blog I will be MORE than happy to do so if able....All you need to do is email me at: shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com & I'll be happy to 'talk' to you about it....!!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
PS: The giveaway is open to all bloggers here & internationally....!
*** Comments have been disabled on this post as you need to comment on the giveaaway post....! ***
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza - GIVEAWAY....Only ONE rule....Open to everyone EVERYWHERE....!!!
*** NB: Due to Blogger 'issues' this post has been reset to ensure everyone has the opportunity to take advantage of this giveaway....!!!! ***
IF you commented previously & do not see your comment don't worry as I have kept the email alert I received PRIOR to the 'issues' & have entered you in the drawer....!!
Dear Vintage Friends....!
With the clock ticking QUICKLY to the 3rd June, advertising for the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza has kicked into HIGH GEAR.....And I've decided to UP the ante with this FABULOUS giveaway for which there is ONLY one rule....!!!!!
*** All you need to do is grab the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza button on my sidebar & pop it on your sidebar leaving it in place until Sunday 5th June....! ***
When you've added the button to your sidebar please come & leave a comment to let me know.
*** Adding the button to your sidebar will get you ONE entry....In addition, if you BLOG about the Extravaganza you will receive an additional THREE entries. ***
NB: Some of you have already kindly popped the button on your sidebar which is most GREATLY appreciated & you WILL be INCLUDED in this giveaway....Just leave a comment to remind me....!!
Of course this giveaway is NOT open to our Specialists participating in the Show....!
Now what will you win for helping spread the word about this BRILLIANT Vintage Show....???
The LUCKY winner will receive this LOVINGLY handmade miniature mannequin valued at $260.00....!!!!!
This giveaway is open for ONE WEEK ONLY & will close MIDNIGHT EST Thursday 19th May. To continue to be eligible for this prize once you have entered, the SVJ-X blog button must stay on your sidebar until Sunday 5th June when the LUCKY winner will be drawn....!!!!!
How To Add A Button
Adding a button is a simple process however, I've provided instructions 'below' if you're unsure....!!!
* Click on your DESIGN tab from your blog or dashboard page.
* Click on ADD A GADGET.
* Scroll down to HTML/Java Script & click on it.
* When the box opens up type in something like: Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza GIVEAWAY.
* And then paste the code into the box below:
*** The html code is located under MY button on the top right hand of my sidebar. ***
* Then press SAVE & you're done....!
THANK YOU again for helping out & GOOD LUCK with the drawer....!!!!!
Now what are you sitting around for....Go git yourself a button....!!!!!
GOOD LUCK,
Tamarah :o)
IF you commented previously & do not see your comment don't worry as I have kept the email alert I received PRIOR to the 'issues' & have entered you in the drawer....!!
Dear Vintage Friends....!
With the clock ticking QUICKLY to the 3rd June, advertising for the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza has kicked into HIGH GEAR.....And I've decided to UP the ante with this FABULOUS giveaway for which there is ONLY one rule....!!!!!
*** All you need to do is grab the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza button on my sidebar & pop it on your sidebar leaving it in place until Sunday 5th June....! ***
When you've added the button to your sidebar please come & leave a comment to let me know.
*** Adding the button to your sidebar will get you ONE entry....In addition, if you BLOG about the Extravaganza you will receive an additional THREE entries. ***
NB: Some of you have already kindly popped the button on your sidebar which is most GREATLY appreciated & you WILL be INCLUDED in this giveaway....Just leave a comment to remind me....!!
Of course this giveaway is NOT open to our Specialists participating in the Show....!
Now what will you win for helping spread the word about this BRILLIANT Vintage Show....???
The LUCKY winner will receive this LOVINGLY handmade miniature mannequin valued at $260.00....!!!!!
With the majority of elements used in it's construction being vintage, this UNIQUE mannequin is heirloom quality & will add a touch of elegance to a range of design styles....!
Standing approx. 65cm tall x 23cm across the shoulders x 18cm deep this BEAUTY's been modelled on Salesman's samples from the late 1800's where the pigeon chest & wasp waist were considered popular 'attributes'.
How To Add A Button
Adding a button is a simple process however, I've provided instructions 'below' if you're unsure....!!!
* Click on your DESIGN tab from your blog or dashboard page.
* Click on ADD A GADGET.
* Scroll down to HTML/Java Script & click on it.
* When the box opens up type in something like: Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza GIVEAWAY.
* And then paste the code into the box below:
*** The html code is located under MY button on the top right hand of my sidebar. ***
* Then press SAVE & you're done....!
THANK YOU again for helping out & GOOD LUCK with the drawer....!!!!!
Now what are you sitting around for....Go git yourself a button....!!!!!
GOOD LUCK,
Tamarah :o)
Oh my HEAVENS....The PRESSURE's on....Interstate Visitors flying in for the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....!
Oh I just had to pop on & share this Vintage Friends....!!
Just when I was worried all those balls I have in the air were gonna come crashing down around my head I receive the most WONDERFUL phone call from Natalie in Newcastle asking me to reserve two Early Bird tickets for herself & her Man as they're flying down from NSW to attend the Extravaganza....!
To say that I'm THRILLED to discover I've inspired & enthused someone so far away to attend the Show is an understatement....!!
Natalie Love you've just MADE MY DAY....I PROMISE you're gonna have a FABULOUS time with us....!!
*** If you're planning on attending the SVJ-X & haven't booked your Early Bird ticket pick up the phone or send me an email....It's NOT too late & I'd LOVE to hear from you....!! ***
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
Just when I was worried all those balls I have in the air were gonna come crashing down around my head I receive the most WONDERFUL phone call from Natalie in Newcastle asking me to reserve two Early Bird tickets for herself & her Man as they're flying down from NSW to attend the Extravaganza....!
To say that I'm THRILLED to discover I've inspired & enthused someone so far away to attend the Show is an understatement....!!
Natalie Love you've just MADE MY DAY....I PROMISE you're gonna have a FABULOUS time with us....!!
*** If you're planning on attending the SVJ-X & haven't booked your Early Bird ticket pick up the phone or send me an email....It's NOT too late & I'd LOVE to hear from you....!! ***
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
***************************************************
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
What IS The Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza....?
Hello fellow Keepers Of the Past everywhere....!
I hope this post finds you well & enjoying a FABULOUS week....! Personally speaking I've been flat out like a lizard drinking promoting the FAST approaching SVJ-X....Between emails, phone calls & dashing out to deliver flyers all over the city, it's pretty much been 'head down bum up' for me....At some stage I actually need to take off my Organiser hat & put on my Specialist Vendor hat to work on the MANY pieces I need to get ready for the Show....!!!!!
Anyways....The point of this post is to share with you a conversation I had yesterday with a journalist who asked me to describe what the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was & how I believed it differed from the current vintage shopping experience being offered to those learning of the event for the first time.
I hesitated as I replied, very aware how easy it is for words to get 'lost in translation' before responding carefully, that the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was a Vintage Furniture & Homewares Show where our visitors, be they vintage enthusiasts or otherwise would find Vintage Treasures to enhance & adorn their homes, wardrobes & lifestyles.
I added that the combined creative talents of the 18 x Specialist Vendors participating, promised a unique shopping experience for our visitors which would delight them visually & perhaps inspire them to use vintage in ways they may not have considered previously.
I stated emphatically the SVJ-X is NOT to be confused with a flea market or trash & treasure event where customers have to wade through new & 'imported' mass produced items to find that Treasure nor when they did, would it be an item requiring repair or follow up service when they took it home.....!!!
Describing the individual spaces within the hall's layout as a series of 'themed boutiques' I explained the design & layout internally would allow our visitors to peruse each space at their leisure....So much so I envisioned their time at the Show would be that of a lengthy & relaxed nature.
Finally, I volunteered the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was a unique vintage event based on shows I'd attended in the US over the last year & while we currently have vintage clothing events, a show if this nature offering Vintage Furniture & Homewares, is new to the vintage market here in Australia.
Do you think anything could get 'lost in translation' here....??
Well I must away....As MUCH as I miss you all....With just 23 days to go until opening day I can't afford to sit around....!!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
I hope this post finds you well & enjoying a FABULOUS week....! Personally speaking I've been flat out like a lizard drinking promoting the FAST approaching SVJ-X....Between emails, phone calls & dashing out to deliver flyers all over the city, it's pretty much been 'head down bum up' for me....At some stage I actually need to take off my Organiser hat & put on my Specialist Vendor hat to work on the MANY pieces I need to get ready for the Show....!!!!!
Anyways....The point of this post is to share with you a conversation I had yesterday with a journalist who asked me to describe what the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was & how I believed it differed from the current vintage shopping experience being offered to those learning of the event for the first time.
I hesitated as I replied, very aware how easy it is for words to get 'lost in translation' before responding carefully, that the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was a Vintage Furniture & Homewares Show where our visitors, be they vintage enthusiasts or otherwise would find Vintage Treasures to enhance & adorn their homes, wardrobes & lifestyles.
I added that the combined creative talents of the 18 x Specialist Vendors participating, promised a unique shopping experience for our visitors which would delight them visually & perhaps inspire them to use vintage in ways they may not have considered previously.
I stated emphatically the SVJ-X is NOT to be confused with a flea market or trash & treasure event where customers have to wade through new & 'imported' mass produced items to find that Treasure nor when they did, would it be an item requiring repair or follow up service when they took it home.....!!!
Describing the individual spaces within the hall's layout as a series of 'themed boutiques' I explained the design & layout internally would allow our visitors to peruse each space at their leisure....So much so I envisioned their time at the Show would be that of a lengthy & relaxed nature.
Finally, I volunteered the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza was a unique vintage event based on shows I'd attended in the US over the last year & while we currently have vintage clothing events, a show if this nature offering Vintage Furniture & Homewares, is new to the vintage market here in Australia.
Do you think anything could get 'lost in translation' here....??
Well I must away....As MUCH as I miss you all....With just 23 days to go until opening day I can't afford to sit around....!!!!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
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What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
Friday, May 6, 2011
Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza - EARLY BIRD TICKETS - The HOTTEST Ticket in town....!
Dear Vintage Friends....!
With the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza FAST approaching you need to start planning your strategy....Having attended some FANBLOODYTABULOUS Shows in the US, I can say from experience....Strategy is a M-U-S-T because shopping an AWESOME vintage show can be somewhat overwhelming....There are so many BEAUTIFUL Treasures vying for your attention it takes all your concentration to focus on the task at hand....!
This June for the first time we're offering Early Bird tickets....That's right....Some lucky folks will get to shop the Extravaganza ONE FULL HOUR before the doors open to ALL of your 'Vintage Friends' waiting outside....!!!!!
Our Early Birds will be the FIRST to see the AWESOME displays & WONDERFUL Vintage Furniture, Homewares & Treasures we've sourced just for the Extravaganza....
What will your strategy be....?
Have a GREAT weekend everyone....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
With the Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza FAST approaching you need to start planning your strategy....Having attended some FANBLOODYTABULOUS Shows in the US, I can say from experience....Strategy is a M-U-S-T because shopping an AWESOME vintage show can be somewhat overwhelming....There are so many BEAUTIFUL Treasures vying for your attention it takes all your concentration to focus on the task at hand....!
This June for the first time we're offering Early Bird tickets....That's right....Some lucky folks will get to shop the Extravaganza ONE FULL HOUR before the doors open to ALL of your 'Vintage Friends' waiting outside....!!!!!
Our Early Birds will be the FIRST to see the AWESOME displays & WONDERFUL Vintage Furniture, Homewares & Treasures we've sourced just for the Extravaganza....
What will your strategy be....?
Have a GREAT weekend everyone....!!
Cheers for now,
Tamarah :o)
When - Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June 2011
What Time - Friday: 12noon - 1pm (Early Birds ONLY - Bookings Essential)
1pm - 6pm (General entry)
Saturday: 8am - 4pm (General entry)
Where - ASHBURTON SCOUT HALL, 337 High Street, Ashburton (Melways ref# 60 E10)
Parking - Ample FREE parking for our Customers is available adjacent to the Scout Hall. There is also free parking available in the streets surrounding the hall.
Wheelchairs & Prams - The Scout Hall does not currently have ramp access however, the step into the hall is quite low & we will be able to assist anyone in a wheelchair wishing to visit....!!
Mums & Dads with prams are welcome however, due to the amount of people moving about the hall it is preferable (when possible) prams be 'parked' in the foyer while you're shopping.
Amenities - There are no public toilets available on the premises for our Customers.
Entry Fee - $5.00 General Entry (per person), $15.00 Early Bird Entry (per person).
Payment Options - This will vary from Vendor to Vendor so to be on the safe side, make sure you bring plenty of cash. There are ATM's just down from the Scout Hall in High Street & Safeway is 300m up the road for EFT withdrawals.
Vendor Enquiries - If you're interested in participating in the NEXT Shabby Vintage Junk Extravaganza scheduled for this coming October, please contact me at shabbyvintagejunk@hotmail.com
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