A Lush day in Lincoln! #lincoln #lush #lushwigs #knights #vintagefairs #everything5pounds

 

Well this week has been brought to you by the letter 'L'.   Totally unintentional but looking back it is rather amusing!
The first was a trip to Lincoln.  This was mainly with the intention of attending the 'Judy Vintage Fair' at 'The Engine Shed' Lincoln.  Due to clashes with previous dates, I have been unable to attend these fairs for quite a while.  It was very cold but deceptively sunny.  I wore my high waist jeans, my glitter shoes, a Judy Garland t-shirt and a red and white varsity jacket. The Jeans are from Primark, The shoes and varsity jacket are from the website 'Everything 5 pounds'.https://www.everything5pounds.com/en/  I love this site and have ordered many items.  The delivery service is quick and the quality and range are great.
 Did you see my recent blog on the 'Snow Owl' wig? https://carryonovertherhinestonerainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/keep-your-hair-on-lushwigs-wigs-hair.html
Well I decided I really did want another wig and so purchased another wig from Lush Wigs.  This time it was the 'Dusty Rose'.

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Fringe type	Blunt fringe
Length	40cm
Material	Synthetic high temperature fibre

Model	Enola Jay

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A choppy little bob that has been curled at the ends to give plenty of movement. The back falls slightly longer than the front as the curls there are looser, but the wig is around shoulder length overall. A super sweet pastel blonde colour with a heavy blunt fringe – it’s adorable!

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I even got complemented on my hair when I was purchasing some items from 'Lush' cosmetics!! https://uk.lush.com/

See, a wig from Lush and shopping in Lush.  More 'L's!!

Do you remember my SpecSavers post? https://carryonovertherhinestonerainbow.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/heres-looking-at-you-kid-specsavers.html Well, I got my glasses. Here I am wearing the Cats Eyes ones, Pearl. What do you think?

 

We were very naughty and stopped at Damons on both the Saturday and the Sunday! Their breakfast is such good value and sets you up for the whole day.  The special edition with eggs, sausages, bacon, herb potatoes, beans, toast, juice and coffee for £6.95.

 The Vintage fair was enjoyable.  A good mix of male and female clothes and other accessories.  I was taken with a few items but nothing that caught my eye in my size or price range.
There are often the same stalls at the vintage fairs, in the same area so it is nice to see some new stalls.

 After the fair Pirate Mick and I went into Lincoln for a drink.  Due to Lincoln football team playing a big match, everywhere was full.  Luckily we managed to squeeze onto a table and have a much needed rest.  It was so sunny I wore my prescription sunglasses, again from Specsavers.  I really like the look of them. Really pleased. 

https://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/molly

After the drink we wandered into Lincoln and walked to 'Ruddocks' http://www.ruddocksoflincoln.co.uk/store/
I love this store as it reminds me of a time gone by. I adore stationary and love all the different pencils and pens!! There is also a coffee shop inside which I have yet to sample.
A friend is painting a Knight in the shop window!  This is part of the Lincoln Knights trail, similar to the Barons trail. There will be 35 Knights to represent the two main figures of the 1217 Battle of Lincoln.  The Battle of Lincoln was a culmination of King John's rebellion against the Magna Carta.
In November 1217 a companion charter was sealed, re-establishing rights of access to royal forests for free men: The Charter of the Forest. 
After the event the sculptures will be sold.
(Information taken from)
https://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-knights-trail-2017


This Knight is looking good, as is his horse! So much talent is needed to bring these sculptures to life.  Must put the Knight trail in my diary as can not wait to see the finished sculptures.

 

We fell upon another vintage fair at the Indoor market.  There were a few stalls outside and some inside. The outside stalls reminded me of the ones in France. There was a great mix of stalls, although the inside ones were very cramped. This was a shame as it look as if a lot of thought and care had gone into the stalls but if somebody was in front of you the there was hardly any chance of seeing anything.

 

We stopped at 'Lakeland' before heading to the car. (another L!!) http://www.lakeland.co.uk/ 

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/23574/EcoEgg-Laundry-Egg

I purchased a Eco Egg to use with my laundry.  I am keen to try it out and see if it does work.
  

 

It was then time to head home.  I remembered to take a photo of my Judy T-shirt.  This was purchased for me as a present and I think it was from Amazon.  Can not wait for the weather to warm so I can wear it more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well a few 'L's to be going on with! Lincoln, Lush, Lush Wigs, Lakeland!!

Lovely!!

 

 'If Happy Little Bluebirds Fly, Beyond The Rainbow. Why Oh Why, Can't I'- Harold Arlen


All photographs, unless stated otherwise Copyright; Lorna Liza

 

 

Rainy days and Sunday at Petwood Hotel, Antiques Fair #petwood #woodhallspa #lincolnshire #antiques

 

 

 

Today Pirate Mick and I went to an 'Antique and Collectors Fair' at Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Petwood Hotel

 

The weather was not good.  Very cold and very wet. I need not had bothered about what to wear as I never had to take off my coat.  I was wearing my faux fur leopard print coat and Irregular Choice Miaow boots, so still stylish.  Glamour at all times!! (I am totally writing this in my fluffy mule slippers and chiffon baby doll nightie!)

 

 

When we arrived at 'Petwood' we both sat in front of the roaring fire in the bar and had coffee. This gave me chance to take in the surroundings.  Petwood was used in the Second World War as Officers' Mess for 617 Squadron, otherwise known as 'The DamBusters'.

 

It was in 1945 it reverted to a hotel.  It is seeped in history and well worth a look at the walls around the hotel at the memorabilia.

Coffee in the bar

 The hotel has had a refurbishment and is very popular with diners.  There was a pianist playing to accompany the diners for Sunday lunch. Very pleasant.

 

Dining Room

 

 

 

The fair was of a high class.  There was around twenty stalls, mainly selling silver and China.  The prices were top end and so you would not get a bargain but there was some pretty pieces. The stalls were nicely presented and friendly stall holders.

 

After the fair we headed to Woodhall Spa.  I was pleasantly surprised to see most of the shops open. As it was Sunday I thought they would all be closed.

The lovely delicatessen shop was open and we purchased some cakes and a Rubik cube tin. Very retro!  The window displays always show artistic flair The serving staff could do with being a little more warmer!! Service with a smile costs nothing but achieves lots!

Window display

 

We then popped across the road to one of my favourite shops.http://www.thebookfayre.co.uk/

'The Book Fayre'

It is a coffee shop, book store, second hand books, cards, stationary, gifts, toys. These are a few of my favourite things. (I think there's a song in there somewhere!!)

One of the books

Love this top! Knitting patterns from the 1940's

Look who I bumped into.

 

If you are in Lincolnshire then I definitely recommend a visit to  'Woodhall Spa'.  There are some hidden gems waiting to be discovered! Including a small 'Kinema in the Woods', a 1940's tea room, a Dambusters memorial and an outdoor heated swimming pool that allows midnight swimming on some dates!!  Why not go and see for yourself and have a splendid day out!



'If Happy Little Bluebirds Fly, Beyond The Rainbow. Why Oh Why, Can't I'- Harold Arlen


All photographs Copyright; Lorna Liza



Here's looking at you kid! #specsavers #glasses #specs

In my 'Old' glasses. Still a favourite.

Image: Lorna Liza Copyright

Hello! Hope you are well on the first Sunday in February. I have been to the opticians today.  I use the high street chain 'Specsavers'.
I was surprised to be able to book an appointment on a Sunday but it was actually a good day to go as not too busy.  I arrived promptly at 12.05pm and went upstairs to be taken straight for the pre tests. Pressing the little button when seeing a flashing light seems simple enough but I can not be the only person who finds it stressful!! Luckily I passed!! Yay!!  The tests do not seem as bad as they used to.  The puff of air in your eye used to make you leave a hole in the wall after being shot backwards. Today it was just a mild puff!
During the actual consultation it was discovered I have dry eyes!! Being the hard person I am I also need artificial tear drops!! (Actually I cry at Disney films and do not start me on anything involving animals!!)
Next stressful bit was choosing new glasses! I have chosen two pairs for day wear and a pair of sunglasses.  I used to hate wearing glasses. Growing up there was not any role models who wore nice glasses.  Dame Edna Everage, Elton John, Timmy Mallet and Deirdre in Coronation Street were the glasses wearers!  You were considered ugly if you wore glasses.  Remember the films when the secretary would let down her hair and take off her glasses and only then would become attractive! Times have moved on and since trouble with dry eyes I have worn my glasses a lot more.  I find I get too tired wearing contacts a lot of the time and red sore eyes, not a good look. I also want to be a role model wearing glasses. I have therefore embraced the specs!  Especially now they have vintage inspired glasses.
What do you think of my choices?

Pearl: Image; Specsavers

Cath Kidston 01: Image;Specsavers

These are the sunglasses!!

Molly: Image; Specsavers

Take a look at Specsavers website and browse the various glasses.

Specsavers website

I will take some photographs when I have them, which should be in about a week. I may even look at extending my range of glasses to match my mood!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and remember 'Here's looking at you Kid'.


'If Happy Little Bluebirds Fly, Beyond The Rainbow. Why Oh Why, Can't I'- Harold Arlen