When Jo Burney told us about a vintage treasures fair in Palmerston North last year at Autumn Escape we were pretty sad that we had missed it only by a few weeks. The Palmerston North Methodist Social Services collects vintage treasures all year and then has a huge sale to raise money for the church.
Jo said that she would let us know when the next one was going to be and we vowed then and there at Autumn Escape to meet in “Palmy” and make it a girly weekend. Jo has been to many of the sales and said to us “ You never know what you will find”. This year was no exception! Rach, Kate, Jo and I spent a good couple of hours rummaging through sewing treasures, vintage lace, buttons, linen and all sorts of beautiful old and battered things.
Oh what fun we had …… walking down the street (in the rain) holding on tight to our newly purchased vintage leather suitcases full to the brim. I went for the linen and managed to find quite a few wooden cotton reels for a very reasonable price. I also loved the ½ finished needlework table coverings and doilies that I was able to pick up for a fraction of what I think they are worth. Rach brought a gorgeous vintage handbag and a few other yummy treasures. (that girls got impeccable style!)
It was a weekend filled with drinking bubbles, discovering vintage treasures, eating out, shopping, relaxing in the spa, coffee, talking, more Red Bull and vodka than one person is supposed to drink in one night and dancing till 3am ! All in all another fun girls weekend. I’m so lucky to not only have a husband that loves to spend "Daddy time" with his daughters, but girlfriends who let me be me. Who let me talk, drink, laugh and dance along with them.
Can’t wait until next year, who wants to join us ?
xxx
sounds like a FINE and FUN weekend...we all need events like this often i say!!!
Posted by: mandyb | March 29, 2011 at 05:56 PM
I loved it, and you are fabulous. So good to spend time with the two rachels again. I am lucky to have such friends too! Thanks girls!! xx
Posted by: kate | March 29, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Ooooh ... pick me for next time! Although, to be honest, I'm not sure I'd be up to quite that much partying ... but the vintage shopping I can handle!
Posted by: Beverley | March 29, 2011 at 08:04 PM
OMG... that looks amazing and sounds fabulous!! I'm with Bev, the vintage shopping sounds fantastic but the partying I'm too old for these days! lol
Posted by: Louise Williams | March 29, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Sounds like bliss! Your girl's weekends inspire me to think about getting my gal pals together for a bit of a getaway! :) Vintage shopping looks wonderful, so many lovely goodies to find.
Posted by: Rochelle | March 29, 2011 at 11:43 PM
OMG the entire weekend sounds just like heaven and just like something I would love to do...
Posted by: Debbie | March 31, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Red Bull and vodka ... now that could do a little bit of damage ...
The booty looks absolutely fab-u-lous!
Posted by: Mrs Frizz | March 31, 2011 at 07:28 PM
the bestest weekend in ages!!
I love you girls!!.....and can't wait to see you in a few weeks!! :)
Posted by: Rach | April 03, 2011 at 03:27 PM
I definitely need someone to vintage shop with, love it so much, and I'd definitely be in for the partying hehe.
Posted by: Lianne Gray | April 04, 2011 at 01:13 PM