Just a brief post to let you know about the next Buffalo Boutique and it's little sister event Buffalo Lounge Boutique. It's a good way to shop and enjoy some cocktails at the same time. Stalls sell vintage bargains, hand-made crafts and all the best from local designers. You might find a great, unique gift which is better than giving someone a gift that...

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I would like to introduce you to Rhiannon from Vintage Extraordinaire. This is her guest post, enjoy... Name: Rhiannon Derbyshire Blog address : www.vintageextraordinaire.blogspot.com A little about me :  Born and raised in Cardiff, but I saught for the bright lights of London as soon as I hit adolesence. I’ve since moved to Epsom (don’t worry no-one else’s heard of it either) to study fashion...

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Whilst popping into Looby Loo's Boutique this week I came across another great shop called Lunacy. There are two Lunacy stores, one is in the High Street Arcade in Cardiff and the other is in Royal Buildings in Port Talbot. There is also an online store http://www.lunacyboutique.co.uk/  ...

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A bit last minute I know but I thought I would let you know that Vintage Pretty is at Buffalo this tomorrow! There will be 10 goody bags to the first through the door and they be stuffed with money off vouchers and free trinkets! Even though the venue has chnaged there will still 16+ stalls, selling handmade jewellery and accessories, customised clothing, homeware,...

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Just a quick post to let you know there will be a jumble sale on the 29th of November at the The White Rose Information & Resource Centre, New Tredegar. You can get a train to New Tredegar from Cardiff and on the way back you could stop off at Bargoed which I assure you has the best charity shops in the valleys....

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It's only 31 days until Christmas. But who's counting? I know it's not December yet but I'm already thinking about Christmas. The items above are at the top of my list for Christmas (hint hint if any of my family are reading this) I adore watching Nigella on TV, I find her show engaging and her recipes seem easy to follow and don't need too many...

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I had a rare day off so I decided to pop down to Blackwood and I'm glad I did. I found a great apron for £1.50 which was hand made by the volunteers in the St David's Foundation shop. Just before I bought the apron I saw one for ten times the price which I was going to buy but I held back on it...

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I found some adorable things this week. I stumbled upon lovely tea cups in the Well of Hope charity shop in Ystrad Mynach and they were only 75p for all three, what a bargain! I had to rummage around in a box of boring plates and these were right at the bottom. My dressing table is full of so much clutter and I am forever...

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I thought I would start a new feature called 'spotlight' where I introduce you to some of the best local bloggers. The first person I would like to shine a spotlight on is Lucy Sherriff and her blog Vintage Cardiff. Lucy reviews vintage shops and charity shops in Cardiff and shares all her best finds with you. I think her blog will be a one stop...

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I am rather excited about a new shop opening in Cardiff called Nest Vintage. Nest Vintage Living is run by two friends Anna Knight Shirley Davies. They specialise in Vintage items for your home:  beautiful china, nostalgic kitchenalia, eclectic glass, embroidered linens and decorative items that add a vintage look to your home. Along with original vintage pieces they will be stocking new gifts and...

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Another great vintage event going on in Cardiff that I thought I would let you know about This is the second In Aid of Vintage and I can't wait to go to this one after missing the first one. There is going to be lots on offer including vintage clothing, vintage accessories, vinyl records, one-off unique jewellery and jumble chic. It's free to attend so...

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Knitting is very much in vogue at the moment and the libraries where I work are offering a way for you to get involved and learn a new skill. There are knitting groups all across the borough of Caerphilly but these three libraries now have thriving groups where you can knit, chat and get a free cup of tea.Bargoed The group meets every...

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Here are a few exciting fashion events in Cardiff this week...   Buffalo Boutique hosts a great selection of local designers and vintage retailers and is a great place to pick up something unique. It's only £1 to get in and there will be a 2 for 1 offer on cocktails so what's stopping you?! Current sellers at Buffalo Boutique include or have...

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