Whilst I have been here I have found some fabulous vintage goodies – all up for auction on ebay at 99p!!!

See here for the bargains…

Like this fab nautical ESCADA jacket:

Or this geek chic jumper from Marks and Sparks:

And lots more!!! Enjoy!

See them here – you never know, that item you have had your eye on may well be there!

Please also see the Crafty Ireland Team treasury on Etsy this week, the theme is “Bye Bye Blues” – our 1950s wiggle suit has been featured!

Here are a few of the items on the clearance auction:

Here is a sneak peek at what is on offer:

Remember – we love looking for specific items you may be after – to use our treasure hunt service, just contact us at info@littlebluecottage.ie

until next time x

Date for your diary:

Little Blue Cottage will be selling vintage ladies wear and accessories at SEASIDE FROCK- on Sunday 26th June at 1pm- 6pm. This event is held on the coast at Cairn Bay Lodge in Bangor, Northern Ireland. We would be happy for you to come and meet us in person and try on anything you may have had your eye on online!

Baby Baby:

We have just put up a huge load of vintage baby clothes on eBay for auction! All starting at 99p! Have a look – perfect gift for any retro loving new mummy or daddy! Here are a few of the items:

New items in our online Shop:

We have just added some lovely items to our own online shop, why not take a look!

Here is a couple for a tatser:

Until next time, take care,

from

Little Blue Cottage, vintage, ethical fashion & more…

Not only is she featuring some amazing vintage desinger classics like Dior and Ossie Clark clothing, but she is also raising the profile of vintage fashion and all it stands for. Not only is vintage styling green, but it is also classy and stylish! Lily and her sister are making these vintage designer labels  affordable to the masses!

We have just added many new items to our online shop, here are a few to feast your eyes on! We are now offering FREE SHIPPING on most items in our shop, to any destination worldwide! Such great value!

1970s Tan Bag - CLICK to VIEW

1950s Wiggle Dress - CLICK to VIEW

1980s Monix Velevt Top – CLICK to VIEW

1950s Day Dress – CLICK to VIEW

1980s ADIDAS Tennis/Sports Dress – CLICK to VIEW

1950s Swing Dress

Just a quick note to let you know that we have several fantastic auctions ending today on eBay, have a little look at these vintage beauties!!

1950s Pink Scooter Dress1980s Secretary Dress Nu Wave

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

Sunday 17th April 11am – 6pm

Press contact: Joan Murray. 087 2670607 vintageireland@gmail.com

FASHION RENAISSANCE – THE DUBLIN VINTAGE FAIR

The fashion renaissance continues into 2011 with the return of the Vintage Fashion and Decor Fair to the Royal Marine Hotel on Sunday 17th April. The enthusiasm for vintage shows no sign of abating, and fashion on sale at the Vintage Fair ticks all the important boxes for today’s savvy shopper: ethical, eco-friendly, good value fashion, and with Ireland’s best vintage sellers all conveniently gathered under one roof. A veritable one-stop vintage supermarket, the Dublin Vintage Fair covers all areas of 20th century fashion, from clothing to jewellery, hats, handbags, shoes and accessories, even including vintage powder compacts, scent bottles, sewing patterns and fashion prints, along with unique 20th century decorator items and homewares. The event runs from 11am till 6pm.

Little Blue Cottage will be exhibiting at the fair, this is a great day out and a good opportunity for you to try on anything you have had your eye on in our online shop!

You can find these in our shop or on ebay. More items added each week! Be sure to check out our facebook page and “like” us!

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We have a sale on etsy in our shop at the moment, so be sure to take a look for some new year treats!!

This treasury features items from Irish sellers and members of the craftyirelandteam. Be sure to check out etsy-for those of you who are new to etsy, it is a great place to find all sorts of handmade and vintage finds, really unique things, so if you have an hour or two to spare, enjoy!!

Click here to see the new treasury.

Happy new year to you all!

xxx

And now that all the gifts are wrapped up, now it is time to treat yourself, check out our new items on our end of year clearance sale on eBay! Its not too late to buy a nice faux fur coat or a party dress!! Click here.

Get all your Christmas goodies in a toasty festive atmosphere! Artisan crafts, local cuisine, delicious mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and live music at the Dock this December. A magical night …and day out for all the family!
Friday evening 5 – 9 pm and Saturday 12 – 5 pm.

FEATURING MUSIC BY:

The Oilskins from Portland, Oregon, USA on Saturday Afternoon
http://www.myspace.com/theoilskins
Saturday from 3 – 5

Gian Costello from Fairyland, Drumshanbo via Italy on Friday Night.
http://www.myspace.com/giancastello
Friday from 6 – 8

Shane Cronogue
http://www.youtube.com/user/carrickeagle
Saturday from 1 – 3

THE ARTISANS:

Anne Marie Menzies and Johnny Fitz – Paintings and Drawings

An Snag Breac – Craft kits, Ceramics and Woven Decorations
http://ansnagbreac.blogspot.com/

Alice and the Poets: Mulled Wine, Poetry Books and Poems on Demand

Arigna Natural Gardens – Preserves, Gifts and Baked Goods
http://www.arignanaturalgardens.com/

Cafe Lounge – Locally Roasted Coffee
http://www.facebook.com/CafeLounge?v=wall

Chatterbox Designs – Jewelry and Accessories
http://www.chatterboxdesign.ie/main_v8.swf

Crafty Cave – Incense and Indian Crafts

Cousins Sweet Shoppe – Traditional Sweets Stall

Gearoid Lynch – Fine Arts and Prints
Ink Spot Books – Books from the best bookshop ever.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photowarrior/sets/72157606839138757/

Irish Tea Company – Teas, Honeys and Sweets
http://www.theirishteacompany.ie/

Jampa Ling – Mongolian Gifts
http://www.jampaling.org/

Jane Drury – Jewelry

June and Thomas Sheridan – Paintings
thomassheridanartist.blogspot.com

Leitrim Flowers – Christmas Arrangements and Wreaths

Little Blue Cottage – Vintage Clothes
http://www.littlebluecottage.ie/

Markree Wensleydales – Hand Spun Wool
http://www.etsy.com/shop/markreewensleydales

Martin Doyle – Scultptures
http://www.crutu.com/

Mella O’Brolchain – Celtic Wall Hangings and Hand-dyed Lamps

Mrs. Mouse and Trapdoor Productions – Knitted and Felted Gifts
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mrsmouse

Monica Corish – Paintings
http://www.irish-art.com/artistgallery/gallery.php?artistid=785

Nessa O’Brolchain – Santa’s Buttons and Mini Reindeer to take home

Aoife O’Toole – Art

Pauline Clancy – Handmade buttons and brooches

Pollnamaughill Organic Farm – Salamis and Cheeses

Sandra Vernon – Portraits on the spot!
http://www.ruralcreativity.com/member-details/member-53/Sandra_Vernon/sales

Serendipity Arts and Antiques – Curiosities and Beyond

Irish Stained Glass Maker

Sweet Olive Misprint aka Natalia – Handmade books: Read Local!
http://en.dawanda.com/shop/sweetolivemisprint

The Bakery and Deli, Carrick on Shannon
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bakery-Delicatessen-Carrick-on-Shannon/246561364502

Time Out Therapies – Instant massage gratification!

Worth a Gander – Gifts from the Drumshanbo Gallery

and more!!!

1950s Elsie Whiteley Lace Blouse

1960s Emerald Green Mod Dress

We have been snowed in here at Little Blue Cottage, which means we have spent a lot of time shopping online. now that most of the Christmas present have been bought or ordered, maybe its time to treat yourself to some vintage loveliness or buy a vintage gift for the vintage lovers in your life!!

We have new items on eBay, our Etsy shop and in our own online shop on our website.

Pay by 17th December to guarantee Christmas delivery in UK and Ireland.

With such a wonderful winter scene, we photographed some stock outside in the Winter Wonderland! here’s a selection of what we have on offer:

Classic 80s Blouse

Holiday Winter Suit 1980s

The market will be a mix of artisan craft stalls and local and organic food stalls.

There will also be music and mulled wine to add to a cosy, festive mix!

Little Blue Cottage will be selling vintage clothes, accessories and ethically sourced christmas gifts on the Friday evening, so do drop by to say hello!

Harriet is originally from Wales and recently completed her Masters in Fine Art at the University of Ulster in Belfast. She now lives in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Her career has gone from strength to strength since she won the annual Taylor Art award at the Royal Dublin Society in 2007. “Electro’Cute” is Harriet’s second solo show this year. When asked to describe her new set of works, Harriet describes a “surreal fairytale set in a strange futuristic ice age, inhabited by cybernetic sweethearts and cute bionic animal mutants”.  Each work of art offers a glimpse into Harriet’s surreal fantasy world of character’s and narrative, Harriet’s invites us to engage with this new works story telling potential, presented without a beginning or an end, enduringly stir’s the viewer into they own imagination. 

The works in this new show portray a commentary or warning about loss of animals and environments. Harriet refers to William Blake’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience” at the time of the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century as being intertextual to her new work, “it’s a futuristic surreal notion about the technology and nature”. William Blake used symbols of childhood in his poetry and illustrations to portray the simple rural life that was becoming threatened by the new age of manufacturing and steam powered industry. Those who are familiar with Harriet’s work will see her trademark theme of  sweetness with darker undertones, which can be identified in much of her previous work.

Harriet explains the inspiration behind this new set of work, “The futuristic elements come as a result of constant environmental disregard, which has caused an ice age. The characters are only surviving in it because they are cybernetic.” A main theme is that nature has become dependent on technology. Ideas include that the world has become uninhabitable without the aid of cybernetic implants and breathing devices, mutant animals have been bred especially to support these technology dependant humans and that the world is entering a strange new era.

The exhibition is in two main media, sculpture and painting.  ”Electro’ Cute” opens on Sunday 12th December 2010 at 2.00 pm. All are welcome to celebrate this new collection of work and to meet Harriet in person.

from 60’s through to the 90’s do not miss out !! follow this link to get browsing… vintage party dresses on ebay also have you seen our vintage etsy shop? There is a sale on many items so why not see if you can pick up a vintage bargain to treat yourself or someone else this festive season!! Etsy shop Little Blue Cottage

We will be adding cool and unique party frocks from now until the end of December, so keep an eye on us!

To follow us on facebook and keep updated go to our page and click on the “like” button: little blue cottage on facebook

Here are some items to give you an idea of what you can find:

Gold and black 80s ra-ra party dress!

Stunning 60s Grecian cocktail dress!

We have a lovely 70s wedding gown in stock at present and we love looking for things that you have in mind, be it a wedding dress or an everyday dress!!

Much love x

The Roaring Twenties

Don’t forget we have exclusive offers for our subscribers and facebook fans for the next few months! Contact me at info@littlebluecottage.ie for further details.

xx

We are also offering a 10% off to all our email subscribers, just quote the code “email sub” at checkout on our website! See our shop items by clicking here.

Speaking of new additions, I am happy to share that my little girl arrived safely on 30 September, weighing a big 7lb 13oz! So a big welcome to Abbey Elizabeth!

Happy shopping x

Our etsy shop can be viewed here: Little Blue Cottage on Etsy

Team Discovery treasury – here is their blog to find out more: http://etsyteamdiscovery.blogspot.com/

This has a Art Deco theme, one of my favourite eras. Our olive green flapper is included!

For those of you who have asked about my pregnancy progress, the baby is to be induced tomorrow, I am 11 days overdue! So wish me luck! xxx

Lily, who featured on the cover of August’s Elle UK, told the magazine in her interview that she’s raided her own wardrobe to stock the shop!!!! Now, thats something I’d love to see…

Lily says that throwing clothes out is “not ethical” – a girl after our owns hearts! how nice of her to ensure others get the benefit of her glad rags!

there was a special offer on this weekend for free listing, so I thought, ehy not give it another go …. AND

I’m still waiting for the arrival of my new daughter, so I had to kill time somehow…  AND

I have so many lovely vintage dresses and ethical fashion pieces that I thought it would be just plain selfish to keep them from you all!

So check out our listings here: Little.Blue.Cottage on eBay

Here is a small selection:

Mad Men Blues