Rachael recently re-painted this 'end of the pier' Punch and Judy board, which she originally designed, made and painted back in 2006.  Ah, the humble make-yourself-look-silly-so-your-mates-can-have-a-laugh holiday classic. 3-part board with hinged, stripy, fold-out triangular side supports, all in need of an overhaul. Local Signwriter, Pete Witney, and family were kind enough to loan Rachael a corner of their workshop for such a task. Much sandpaper, wood preserver, paint and varnish later, the Punch and Judy board was ready to carry on amusing...
       

June and July proved to be busy old months, what with 2 bustling fairs and several interesting commissions. 
After a hearty smattering of sales and a day of chatter with those treat seeking regulars and fellow crafty types at Holmfirth’s Contemporary Art Market 12th June, Rachael wheeled her suitcases, rugs and chattels along the breezy west cliff, early on the 21st July, to be met by a whirl of shoppers at the Whitby Pavilion Vintage Fair.
A dreamy room of glitz, aged fabric finery, subtle gramophone ambience and luscious nick-nacks had enticed people from far and wide. Hats off to Caroline of ‘Rose & Brown’ for working such wonders with the marketing. Rose & Brown even organized a splendid picnic lunch day trip, transporting 20 of their regular Saltaire customers to their Whitby event on a streamlined 1950s coach! Rachael's stall was a near sell out and she tottered back home later on in the day with only a box of stall trimmings and a couple of things that were just too 'way out there' to find themselves a new home.   

Rose and Brown, Purveyors of the finest vintage events, interiors and style are holding a Vintage Clothing and Homewares Fair with a sea view at Whitby Pavilion on Saturday 23rd July. Over 40 stalls brimming with real retro joy. Glittermoth Factory (Rachael) will be 1 of the stall holders there, presenting choice cuts of fabulous affordable frippery from her own personal collection, along with a range of her handcrafted ribbon and celluloid character Rosettes. Are you in Whitby then? Can you be? 
Biro this into your diary if you know what's good for you!