Today we ventured to the Downton Cuckoo Fair. Although we live very close to Downton, this is the first time we have been to this "fair". There were many stalls selling all sorts of goods, lots of entertainment in the form of traditional music and dancing, bouncy castles and game stalls ( where we did not win even one thing!) and yummy food.

The fair is set up along the main road in Downton where there are some wonderful old cottages and the townsfolk all seem to get involved in the festivities. One of the stalls which impressed me was the basket stall.

What a superb array of handmade baskets! The "trolley" basket is very simliar to one I use when shopping at antique fairs, flea markets and boot sales. It saves so much effort to be able to pull my "finds" behind me rather than have to cart them along.



The basket at the back was possibly the largest basket I have ever seen. I photographed it with a man behind it for scale, so you can get an idea of just how big it was.



My very sweet husband stopped there as we were leaving to buy me an egg basket which I just love. I am going to keep our "girls" (hens) eggs in it in the kitchen.
If you would like to have a look at this company's lovely and creative work, have a look HERE.

Another stall we visited is one I have bought from before at other fairs. This lady always has a beautiful rustic display of kitchenwares and garden items, often set up on ladders. (I have a weakness for old ladders!) I loved the box of wooden rolling pins (at the top of post) with their pretty ribbons and coloured handles.













A pretty little cottage with heart shaped cut-outs along the main road in downton:


And another with Wisteria and bunting:


We liked this sign outside the pub because of its slogan "Wet dogs and muddy boots welcome."



Of course I did manage to come home with a vintage find (always on the lookout!); this bright floral 60's garden lounger. The "girls" seem to really like it!




Hope you are all having a good weekend!