April 28, 2025

The wait is almost over!  We are thrilled that this weekend will see the very first iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales …

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Vintage Obsession

VINTAGE MAGAZINES: OBSESSION #24

Vintage Magazines are the topic by Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant… As somebody who spends their days writing and styling for magazines, ...
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Vintage Posters: Vintage Obsession #23

Vintage Posters discussed by Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… Vintage Posters. ‘Baldwin’s Herbal Blood Pills’, proclaims ...
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Vintage Cookbooks: Vintage Obsession #22

Vintage Cookbooks is the next topic of choice from Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… From buying a crate ...
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SOUTH EAST ASIAN FINDS: VINTAGE OBSESSION #21

SOUTH EAST ASIAN FINDS. Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… I could barely carry the four stone ...
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Vintage Obsession #20: Potty For Long Toms

Vintage Obsession #20: Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant shares another of her vintage passions… The teetering stack of terracotta Victorian flower pots ...
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Mark Hill

Antiques Display – A Question of Display

Antiques Display – Antiques & Collectables Expert ~ Author & Publisher Mark Hill Sitting in my new boutique (well, small shop, really) in London’s Grays ...
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Old Keys: Vintage Obsession #19

Old Keys are another one of Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant ‘s vintage passions… Keys have long represented mystery, possibility and power, symbolising ...
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Vintage Pastis Carafes
Vintage Obsession

PASTIS CARAFES: VINTAGE OBSESSION #18

Pastis Carafes are another one of Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant’s vintage passions… I’ve always had a penchant for vintage Pastis carafes, used ...
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HUNGARIAN GRAIN SACKS: VINTAGE OBSESSION #17

Hungarian Gran Sacks is the seventeenth passion from Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant… Pop a pillow inside a Hungarian Grain Sacks and use it ...
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Mark Hill

Stuff With A Story

Stuff With A Story ~ Antiques & Collectables Expert ~ Author & Publisher Mark Hill The other week I had an interesting conversation over dinner with ...
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WOODEN BUTTER PADDLES: VINTAGE OBSESSION #16

Wooden Butter Paddles are a strong passion of Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant… Any self-respecting vintage addict has either already got or ...
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METAL WATERING CANS: VINTAGE OBSESSION #15

Metal Watering Cans is the next topic of conversation for Interiors Journalist (and Vintage Shopping Addict), Ellie Tennant The geraniums, petunias and trailing lobelia plants ...
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