GOOSEBERRY SECRET

Well, it that time of the year!
Time to make Darla a new dress for Gooseberry Fair!
The fair isn't until May but because I'm a hand sewer it behooves me to get a move on
and get started early.
Plus, I'm wicked excited to see what will emerge!
(I never know.......)  :)

I've been pondering HOW to top last year's frock!
Egads! But I put a lot of time into that dress!

Though she *did* look beautiful!

So, this year I'm striving, not for matching exactly, but a connecting theme betwixt mine and Darla's garb.

And I have a plan.

Here's a wee tease:

You'll have to wait to see the rest.

And.....um......so will I!   ;)

The Whirlwind of Gooseberry Fair!

 

Ah well, the fair that was Gooseberry has ended.  It was so wonderful and everything was lacy and lovely that I wanted it never to end!

Dala was a princess and did partake of many fripperies and excesses throughout the day-her favorite being the cardamom cookies!

She looked a vision in her new dress and was the belle of the ball!

She was even interviewed by the newspaper with only a slight glitch when she ate the reporter's note pad.

I must confess that I got a wee bit teary when it was time to take her back to the barn as it had been such a pleasure having her so close throughout the day.

As is usually the case, I missed many a photo opportunity but I hope that these posts will hold you over until I can track down some more photos.

My sweet Miss was exhausted by the end of the day but it was all woth while.

Much love to you all for caring.

xoxo
~Fox

Let Them Wear Cute Shoes......

I inherited these lovelies from my cousin, Marie.
Oh, that Marie!  She just takes the cake!
And scatterbrained?  That girl would lose her head if it wasn't tied on!

We're off to Gooseberry Fair on the 'morrow!
I'll be back soon with tales to tell!

xoxo
Hatty Bunratty
aka:  Henrietta Bunrat

GOOSEBERRY FAIR APPROACHETH (as does the Prevaricating Sociality etc......)

DARLA'S HORN BOWS

DARLA'S FINISHED BUSTLE DRESS

SAMPLE OF OUR WARES

THE COMING TOGETHER OF THE GARB:

Blouse, vest, pouch, hat/wig & unfinished bustle

CLOSE UPS

Desiring new high necked blouse to finish the effect.

Yellow Dog models Momma's Gooseberry hat

Darla's After-event & Summer Visiting Dress (unfinished)

(oh!  I must procure her some calling cards!)

Gooseberry Fair preparations go into full swing this week!  I am SO looking forward to the day!  Darla makes her Grande Debut! 


So much left to do but so much fun doing it! 

Next up:  Darla's Vic parasol for her flower decorated pen!

I can't wait!


Wish you all could be there to experience:

Hatty & Edna's 

Prevaricating Sociality

 &

 Vintage Victorian Emporium of Odd Bits,

Eclectics & Treasures. 

Mostly.

xoxox
;)
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ATTENTION FELLOW JUNQUE & TREASURE HUNTERS

 Make the start to be GREEN and help us get our junque in a pile!

 The Town of Clay will be event coordinating our first ever

 GOOSEBERRY FAIR:  The Festival of Junque!

 on May 21, 2011    10am to 3pm

 to be held at the Clay Historic site  4939  Route 31 Clay, NY 13041.

 Seeking:  Vendors, vintage items, antique sales, old fabric, fiber arts, clothing, hats, jewelry, Free Cycle swaps, treasures and what-have-you.

                *Bring your own table or tent, sell from your trunk or blanket, or just come, browse and search for treasure.

               *Outdoor sale space available for $5.  Must be pre-reserved.

 Music, food available or bring a picnic, entertainment and a special treat of an appraiser on site.

                                              

  Ed Becker of Colony Shop Antiques & Art

Bring your treasured items for appraisal.  **$1 each item    

Barbershop Quartet from Noon to 1pm            

 Free Parking and Free Admission to event.

  Contact:  Event coordinator, Chrissy Clancy                                       

  (315) 652-3800 ext 137  or cclancy@townofclay.org  

  **The Town of Clay reserves the right to limit number of appraisals.