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Just under three weeks until @thecountrybrocante h Just under three weeks until @thecountrybrocante hold their Spring Fair on Friday 26th & Saturday 27th April at the stunning venue of @thegrangehampshire (see photo) at Northington It’s run by the very clever @lucyhaywoodathome who has been busy curating a unique blend of interiors, antiques, vintage, artisan makers, and emerging brandsThere will also be creative talks from @milliproust @hillhousevintage and @pearllowevintage as well as workshops by @hortuspoeticus This will be a truly special day out - for tickets please visit the pages of @thecountrybrocante and click on the link in their bio #thecountrybrocante #interiors#countrybrocantestyle #homesandgardens #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #vintagehome #whatsoninhampshire #whatsoninsussex
A visit to the preview of @bathdecfair to see some A visit to the preview of @bathdecfair to see some of our exhibitors and their stands: @withjoroberts @sumasonlondon @maryhossackantiques The fair only happens once a year in the beautiful city of Bath, and it is always full of inspiration. So a visit is highly recommended - it’s on today (Friday) and Saturday 15/16 March #bathdecorativefair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors
FAIR NEWS … A snowy image of the Rose Garden ga FAIR NEWS …A snowy image of the Rose Garden gate at Eridge Park to wish you a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR.Thank you to everyone who came to the fair in May and to all our fabulous exhibitors who helped to create such a successful fair.This was Caroline Zoob’s last year as co-organiser of The Decorative Living Fair. We cannot thank Caroline @carolinezoobdesign enough for all her incredible hard work, vision and creativity over the last seventeen years. She will be much missed as an organiser but we’re pleased to say she intends to return as an exhibitor with her stitching colleagues in the Workshop Tent.The fair is taking a sabbatical for a year. So there will be NO Decorative Living Fair at Eridge Park in May 2024.But we plan to be back on 9 & 10th May 2025 and very much look forward to seeing you then.With very best wishes,The Decorative Living Fair Team #decorativelivingfair
@whitedoorbrocante is opening it’s doors THIS FR @whitedoorbrocante is opening it’s doors THIS FRIDAY 16th June in a new summer venue at Benson Parish Hall, South Oxfordshire from 10am-3pm OX10 6LZIt’s a small decorative fair that will be packed full of items for your home and garden, being offered by a fabulous group of about 25 exhibitors, many of whom you will know from @decorativelivingfair at Eridge Park:@rebeccasaixhome @lois.kirsten.ii @sjlfeatherstone @fox_and_peel @susiebluesrooms @hetty_purbrick The fair is expertly organised by Elise from @white_door_antiques who exhibited with us for the first time this yearJo @withjoroberts from The Bidding Room will be selling and giving a talk about her new career as an antiques dealer It will definitely be worth a visit!For more information check out the pages of @whitedoorbrocante and visit their website: www.whitedoorbrocante.co.uk#decorativeantiquesandinteriors #brocantevintage #styling #homeinterior #homeinspiration #uniquefinds #gardeninspiration
With this settled sunny spell, treat yourself to a With this settled sunny spell, treat yourself to a day out at this week’s @wealdentimes Midsummer Fair. As you would expect from such a classy magazine, the organisers have been curating the perfect mix of exhibitors showcasing interiors, fashion, jewellery and fantastic garden plants. Set out spaciously in the beautiful grounds of @holeparkgarden the fair has a lively, fun atmosphere with lots of places to stop for a coffee or light lunch, chat with friends or sit in the Deck Chair Zone with an ice cream and soak up the sun. To pre-book tickets visit https://wealdentimes-fair.co.Uk. #wealdentimesmidsummerfair #wtfair#kentlife#shoppingevent
Lovely to see one of our longest-standing exhibito Lovely to see one of our longest-standing exhibitors @gabrielle_illustration featured in @countrylivingmag current issue. As well as a range of beautiful cards and prints, Gabrielle takes commissions featuring her modern calligraphy. #illustration #moderncalligraphy #weddingstationery #bespoke #greetingscards #originaldesigns #decorativearts
It’s been two weeks since @decorativelivingfair It’s been two weeks since @decorativelivingfair at Eridge Park and we wanted to share some more images with you of those two magical daysThank you again to our amazing exhibitors, everyone who visited the fair and to all our helpers - we couldn’t have created such a special event without you Special thanks as always to Lily @lilypurbrick and May for making this video #decorativelivingfair @carolinezoobdesign @hetty_purbrickMusic: “Beautiful Morning” by Paul Werner
Our caterers @hattonsofroyaltunbridgewells have be Our caterers @hattonsofroyaltunbridgewells have been super busy as they’ve taken over running @thedeerparkcafeeridge and opening day is TOMORROW! (Thursday 18th May)TN3 9JBThe setting for the cafe is a magical pocket of the Eridge Estate with deer roaming by and only just around the corner from where the fair took place. With Dan Hatton at the helm, the food will be delicious: locally sourced and seasonal … just the perfect place to meet up with friends We wish them every success with their new venture and will definitely be chilling out there soon!#newopening #cafe #eatery #countryside #greatfood #eastsussex
One of the hardest parts of organising @decorative One of the hardest parts of organising @decorativelivingfair is every year having to choose a best stand in show winner as everybody makes such an amazing effort with their standSpecial mention go to @llewelynandcompany for their gorgeous stand and to Rune from @norse_vintage for the originality of his stand as he had chosen a Japanese themeThis year the winning stand is one that has consistently been one of the best over the many that they have exhibited with us. Many congratulations to Barbara & John @woodpigeon_1 & @jatdecorative … Thank you for always creating the most beautiful display in the Conservatory each year with your subtle restoration of furniture, creative re-purposing of found decorative pieces and immaculate styling#decorativelivingfair @carolinezoobdesign
That’s a wrap on two wonderful days @decorativel That’s a wrap on two wonderful days @decorativelivingfair … We had rain, we had sun, and loads of fun and laughter Thank you to all our amazing exhibitors for joining us and and creating such beautiful displays. And thank you to everyone who visited the fair. We really hoped you enjoyed it#decorativelivingfair @carolinezoobdesign
Fabulous 1st day @decorativelivingfair at Eridge P Fabulous 1st day @decorativelivingfair at Eridge ParkSo many people visited and braved the weather - they were rewarded with beautiful stands and great shoppingWe’ll be back again tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am-4pm - The exhibitors are restocking and the sun is coming out! You can buy tickets on the door or pre-book online via the link in our bio above #decorativelivingfair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #frenchbrocante #lifestyle #artisanmakers #gardenalia #interiordesigners #kentevents #sussexevents @carolinezoobdesign
Wonderfully styled stand at the @decorativelivingf Wonderfully styled stand at the @decorativelivingfair by @tara.franklin_antiques and @weatheredandworn. You could spend a day sifting through it, taking it in. Both have recently been to France and the stand is packed full of textiles and decorative antiques, styled only these two can, blending colours and textures effortlessly. Just breathtaking. #decorativeantiques #antiquetextiles #toiledejouy #brocantestyle @hoof.antiques_brocante
Much as we love real dogs, and anyone who follows Much as we love real dogs, and anyone who follows @hetty_purbrick knows we really do, we regret they are not allowed at the fair. Eridge Park is a deer park and the fair is laid out on the main lawn and there are insurance issues. So sorry! BTW this sketch is by @pope.janine who is exhibiting at the fair and will be sketching when she is not teaching some seriously clever and useful ways with paper in her daily workshop each morning. #rovingartist #illustration #paperart #concertinabooks
French table heading straight for @decorativelivin French table heading straight for @decorativelivingfair this Friday and Saturday The lovely Amy from @amy_brocanteliving has just got back from a trip to France trawling the markets for the fairShe has been exhibiting with us since she was 18 years old and won the prize for best dressed stand on her first visit!Photos of her stylish stand are always used in our publicity, and this year her gorgeous image of two stone doves is on the front page of our flier (see photos) Amy’s stand is literally a magnet for buyers, so make sure you buy an Early Bird ticket for Friday - tickets can be booked online via the link in our bio above #decorativelivingfair #frenchantiques #frenchbrocante #interiorstyling #interiordesign @carolinezoobdesign
The timeless joy of antique lustreware! Elise fro The timeless joy of antique lustreware!Elise from @white_door_antiques will be bringing time worn treasure to @decorativelivingfair along with furniture, gardenalia and all things useful and decorative for your homeShe is joining us for the first time at the fair in the outside gallery stands. We saw her shopping trolley at a fair recently and we know you won’t be disappointed by what she has to offer on 12/13 May! #decorativelivingfair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #timeworntreasures #gardenalia #styling @carolinezoobdesign
These four talented ladies are joining forces agai These four talented ladies are joining forces again as @merchantstores to showcase their fabulous wares @decorativelivingfair this Friday and Saturday Their stand was such a big hit last year and we’ll let the photos speak for themselves … We’re so looking forward to having them back. We know there will definitely be a birdcage or two! #decorativelivingfair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #kitchenalia #interiorstyle #homedecor @carolinezoobdesign
And we’re off! The marquees are going up in fron And we’re off! The marquees are going up in front of the house at Eridge Park for @decorativelivingfair Soon these lawns will be filled with a village of tents full of our wonderful exhibitors and all their fabulous goods specially saved up for the fair We can’t wait to welcome you to the fair this Friday and Saturday. To avoid the queues, we recommend buying tickets on line via the link in our bio above @brooksmarquees #decorativelivingfair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #brocantevintage #frenchvintage #antiquegarden #vintagegardendecor #artisanmakers #decorativeinteriors #sussexevents #kentevents @carolinezoobdesign
You’ll be greeted at the door of the fair by the You’ll be greeted at the door of the fair by the wonderful fragrances from @wildplanetaromatherapy Founder, Eileen Holford says: “We believe in the power of scent to enhance daily life”A family run business based nearby in Kent, they produce hand crafted aromatherapy candles, room sprays, and incense for your home, using pure essential oils sustainable sourced from around the world We can highly recommend their pillow mist!#decorativelivingfair #madeinkent #britishbrand #smallbusiness #handcrafted #artisanmaker @carolinezoobdesign
So Lucy from @mynookshop must be the queen of flat So Lucy from @mynookshop must be the queen of flat lays! She was also crowned the winner of best stand @decorativelivingfair last year for her fabulous stylish set up full of time worn treasure - see photos No pressure Lucy … only four days until the big reveal this year! We can’t wait to see your stand and to find out who will be the next custodian of your crown #decorativelivingfair #decorativeantiquesandinteriors #timeworntreasures #styling #decorativeinteriors #interiordesign @carolinezoobdesign
This is not just a basket to lose; this is a @craf This is not just a basket to lose; this is a @crafty_basketry foraging basket, an heirloom of the future, woven on her plank by master-basket maker Marianne van Niekerken. Functionality is key but texture and colour are also important features of her sought-after pieces. Log baskets, laundry baskets, flower gathering baskets: “I’ve done quite a few unusual commissions, from kitting out a boot room to bespoke baskets for boats and vintage aeroplanes. All great fun!” Marianne will be selling and demonstrating her ancient craft at the @decorativelivingfair on Friday and Saturday. You can book tickets now - link in bio. #willowweaving #basketmakersofinstagram #foragingbasket #laundrybasket #bespokebaskets
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Eridge Park, Eridge Green, Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9JT. By Car: From M25 Junction 5, follow A21 to Tonbridge, leaving at Southborough exit and follow the signs for Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough. Eridge Park is two miles from Tunbridge Wells on the A26 Crowborough road. Turn left opposite Eridge Church.

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