Market Day

A morning sourcing fabric in Shepherd's Bush Market, to replace some cushion covers that are looking a bit weary. Didn't go for these beautiful brocades - but the shimmering florals clearly made their mark, as I bought this vintage dress (£4!) from Roman Road Market on my way home.

 

Toy Time

Market traders refusing to be put off by the rain on the Roman Road

 

Shepherd's Bush

A trip to Shepherd's Bush market last week, where I have spent many happy hours.

New fabric for a potential cushion

 

Amazing embellished offerings

Gold vine

 And discovered a new Ethiopian cafe in the railway arches which was full of amazing furnishings

Comfort

Love this market holder's faux fur covered stool - bit of luxury on a cold, long day flogging handbags 

My work has been very inspired by the colour and vibrancy of recent travel - pictured here are Latvian flowers in the central market. Managed to smuggle some back in our suitcases...

Market Molly

I was right at home at Molly Goddard's show this weekend, after spending so many years wondering around Shepherd's Bush market - and any other market I can find. It really is where I feel in my element! Oh - and Molly's clothes were breathtaking too.

Early Morning Jewels

Roman road jewels

Some like it hot

Chillis and vegetables on sale in Inca, Majorca 2016

Market Day

ROME

I first went to Rome on a school trip and loved it instantly. Just back from a fleeting but busy and pizza fuelled trip - the infatuation has bloomed

Hot Fabric

Fabric swaying in Inca's hot breeze

Majorca, September 2016

Lemons

As summer begins to draw an end and I start to make staunch resolutions about baring legs for as long as possible, my thoughts turn to clothes I wish I had got more wear out of. I picked up this beautiful little 1960s dress for 3 euro from a market in Spain earlier this Summer

Quite difficult to wear as it is essentially see through but it makes a great pool/beach dress. I love fruit prints, I've written about a Stella McCartney favourite years ago here and here.

WAG GIRLS

 My current wall hanging is this fab snakeskin t-shirt given to me all wrapped up in plastic by my lovely friend Molly. So many great things about it, particularly the label.

Work Lunch

My work schedule at the moment means that my favourite market haunts, once frequented almost daily, are now very rarely visited at all. While this is probably a good thing for my wallet, I do miss the bargains. That is until today when an ice cream lunch break ended up looking like this

 Happy again.

Shell Shocked

 This beautiful shell charm bought all the way back from a market in Budapest is the latest addition to my jewellery collection and hasn't left my neck since receiving it.

Fluff

This week's wonder of the market:

FLUFF

No not the delicious marshmallow sweet treats, but these:

What are they? What are they for? Does anyone ever buy one?

I was tempted but I literally had no inspiration (yet) as to what I could do with it.

Oysters in the 18th

I got back from Paris yesterday after spending a long weekend walking, drinking coffee and wine in equal measures and staring at everything/one with my mouth wide open. A highlight of the trip was a morning spent in the 18th, where we chanced across a food market and stall selling oysters and white wine in plastic cups which locals were standing around knocking back and chatting. I just loved it - what a great way to experience my first oyster!

Bush Brides

I think these brides are a new addition to Shepherd's Bush market. So many sequins and diamante...

CHANEL (kind of)

The oddest take on Chanel I've seen so far. 

Let's hope Karl doesn't see this.

Tied up in Knots

I found this lovely sterling silver knot ring in Spitalfield's Market today after wadling around trying to walk off the enormous breakfast I'd just eaten. I love it so much and it was a real bargain too!

I think it looks best on its own, but I'm not very good at not wearing all my rings at once, for sentimental reasons.