One of those salmon-coloured camera postcards went home with me…oops
After a few hours’ house-hunting today (which involved visiting all five of Herne Hill’s real estate agents only to stare at pamphlets and make viewing appointments for the coming weeks, and then hunting them down on the street only to stand outside for 15 minutes looking all-suspicious-like), we wandered down the road to the Dogstar pub in Brixton.
Now, given that Jim used to DJ here back in the day — and many of our good friends used to work here, from Phil who managed it, to Tash who pulled pints — I hadn’t actually been in there before. I was pretty bowled over by how shabby chic and falling-to-bits luxe it was, so it came as no surprise that the Etsy-sponsored Crafty Fox market had popped-up for the day.
There were a few designers selling their (gorgeous) wares there who I recognised — either from other handmade markets, or from some of the stock we carry at The Make Lounge, but plenty more I’d not clapped eyes on. From stationery (my favourite!) to screen-printed fabric goodies to vintage clothes to vegan cupcakes, it was chock-a-block with plenty of pretties. As I (wisely) had just £10 on me, I spent it carefully on a vegan cupcake and a few greeting cards and postcards. I just can’t get enough of paper paraphernalia!
Check out more of my photos from the day below the jump, or see the full collection on my Flickr account.
Crafters, in a make-a-brooch-for-£3 workshop
On the third floor of the Dogstar, Etsy was running embroidery workshops with cocktails
Couldn’t help but buy a birdy greeting card. For the collection, you understand…
I just adored that deer on the left. Adeered it, I did!
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i just have to say that the deer on the left was purchased by me and is sitting next to me right now! I was browsing the net trying to find the name of the woman who sold him to me to say thank you so much as i love him! but i cant find her, if anyone knows then please do let me know!
Glad you like him!
naomi
:)
glad you enjoyed the market – I did too! (that’s me in the second pic with my thumbs in my apron, making a funny face) There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by such a talented and creative group…
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oh, yes, it was lovely! I actually tried on the t-shirt with a bear from the woman next toy you, but then found that lovely reindeer and didnt have enough cash for the t-shirt….next time though……
I’m so pleased to hear you bought that deer Naomi and gave him a nice new home — I fell in love with him; such a sweet little thing he was!
Hopefully I’ll see you at the next one, Suzanne! It’s such a great market, and so good for Brixton spirit.
hey! suzanne, just wondering if you know where i can contact the girl on your left, or anyone else…..?? i tried on one of her bear t-shirts, but didnt have enough ash….does anyone know her website??
Thanks, naomi :)
Hello – I’m a bit late in joining the conversation but I organise Crafty Fox – thanks for coming!! You will find the shop with the cute deer below:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/forgottenstitches
You can click through the links on the Crafty Fox blog to find all the sellers from the Easter Market: http://craftyfoxmarket.blogspot.com
Hope that helps, Sinead
Thanks so much for the update, Sinead. Can’t wait until the next Crafty Fox!
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