Here we were at the Beaufort Polo event near Westonbirt. We were selling shabby chic homewares and we also had our little coffee shop selling home made cakes etc.

pictures!

Oh yes!!! wehey!! At last I have managed to upload a picture onto this blogger thingamy!

This is the new, old 'baby' tent, the perfect addition to a garden party that needs a childrens corner! This tent, like the others, is about 50 years old, cream canvas with brass sleeved poles, very, very sweet!

June summary

Well, it's almost July and June has been FRANTIC!
I would like to post some pictures on this blog, but so far have only worked out how to post existing ones..I will keep trying!
Lots of great parties this month. The Big Top has been in hot demand. I may try to purchase an extra roof section so we will be able to seat up to 80 (very ambitious!) My erection team have been brilliant. Big thanks to John, David and Caspar in particular. A very physical job this one!
The best bits for me are making everything look beautiful. Lots of flower arranging, garland draping and bunting hanging! Alchemilla is a fabulous filler with all the lovely garden roses, lavender etc, exactly does the job of gypsophelia in the winter; pretty and frothy and enhances any arrangement.
Mustn't waffle on though, 'my boys' and I have just had a hasty pub supperr after yet another evening of tent activity! On to the next one....

Well, life is very busy on the Vintage Marquee front! We have just been exhibiting at the Beaufort Polo event near Westonbirt. A frantic weekend selling 'shabby chic' homewares, selling delicious home made cakes and tea and coffee, and of course promoting the beautiful old marquees. Lots of interest ( the tent did look beautiful, I have to admit!) and lots of jolly pictures taken with morris dancers jigging about infront of the marquee! Will post those when I learn how!!

June news

well, I still haven't quite got the hang of this blog malarky, and forget to add to it!
But very exciting news (if you are keen on tents!!!) I have just bought 3 more!!
All very small and very pretty. A 12' x 12', central pole and removable sides, great for a band tent, or drinks serving. Also a 16' x 16' traditional. A great catering tent. Then the baby!! A 50yr old cream canvas tent, perfect for the children's area if you are hiring a larger tent for a party.
Will try to do a photo shoot when the sun shines, then you will see a few pics.

Hi to anyone who may chance to read this!! Probably only me next time I look! Just to say there have been some exciting new additions to 'vintage marquees' stock this week, ie some original old wooden trestle tables. So after much sanding and filling etc they are now ready for rent WOO!

I have also bought some old (antique actually!) wooden folding benches which need serious work on them before they will be ready for hire.

Also hoping to add to my tent collection...watch this space!!