THE DUBLIN FLEA - THIS SUNDAY 25TH AUG - 11-5 - BE THERE!!

Dear Readers,

Hello! Now, I know its only Tuesday. But Tuesday is nearly over, so Wednesday is coming. And what does any self respecting person do mid week only make their weekend plans! We've blogged before (here and here) about The Flea - a wonderful mash up of craft, vintage and general bargains, to be found once a month in The Co-Op Newmarket. The Flea is on THIS SUNDAY 11am - 5pm and we recommend you hit it up because CraftyStudents will have a stall again! 

This time will be a little different, as my Mum (Glynis) and her great friend Maria (two craft and vintage mad ladies) will be running the stall. They've been really busy sourcing some UNBELIEVABLE vintage bargains for you guys and whipping up some 1970s inspired bunting. We've scooped a preview, check out the photos below! 

Stuff always goes fast at the Flea so get down early. Alternatively comment below or drop me an email at natalievoorheis@gmail.com if you want to reserve something early and we'll see what we can do for you. 

You might need to wrestle this 1970s FISHY detail Pimms set out of our hands. WE LOVE IT SO MUCH. How will we ever say goodbye. :-( sigh! 

We are loving The Flea's promo poster for this month (below).

Catch you all there!
xx

Natalie

Peruvian Chic

As most of you undoubtedly know, I spent the month of June venturing across Peru and Bolivia cohorting with Llamas and Alpacas as I went. Peru, it must be said, is straight out of any Knitwit's wildest dream. Every single street or market is filled with an array of knitwear made from the softest Alpaca wool. Every single colour under the sun is on show and most importantly for a Crafty Student like myself, the luscious knitwear also comes at a rather lusciously cheap price.

Pavements in both Peru and Bolivia were lined with stallholders selling everything under the sun from torches to sweets. Regardless of what they were selling, they always had one thing in common, all the women would be knitting. They were making beautiful things employing some of the most complicated intarsia I have ever seen. It was fabulous. Unfortunately most of them were quite shy and didn't want their photo taken. But I have a lovely mental picture of it all resting safely under my ginger mop!

Here are photos of me modelling my Peruvian purchases. Unfortunately I was unable to coax anyone else into strutting it for the camera so it is my "wonderful" face that you will have to look at. Not one of the jumpers cost over €9.00 and the hats and hairbands were about €2.00. I'm thrilled with all the jumpers. I know they'll help me to fend off the chilly Irish winter, I'll be safe in a Peruvian snuggle-land! Enjoy:









Have a great day everyone! Enjoy the summer x