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Antique Flower Vase Display – Summer Winners

February 28, 2012

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    Some very happy winners after Maryborough and District Garden Club Judges R & R Fitzmaurice announced the results of the first Art of Elegance Fair floral display.   Leading up to the Fair, an earlier posting referred to the generous sponsors, Bent Stems Floral Boutique, and also that this section of the Fair was off to a […]

Weekly Times Vintage Prints and Early Era Style Decor

February 23, 2012

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    The Weekly Times Vintage Print early February 2012 series, available through their generosity at the Fair, were definitely popular, with some patrons saying they were already collecting the set and would just collect more.   A few were being sent overseas, some were being made into placemats, and others treasured as a “must have” Australian […]

Fair Visitors and Winners – Art of Elegance Fair Summer 2012

February 21, 2012

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    It was lovely to see Carli and her family come to the Fair, as she was the winner of the prize of two entry tickets via Leah Bell from the stylish Bell’s Belles in Castlemaine.  They enjoyed their day, and Carli wrote a fabulous post about her Fair visit at her blog site […]

A Lovely Show – Inaugural Art of Elegance Fair – Dunolly Town Hall, Victoria

February 16, 2012

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    Art of Elegance Fair emerged as a “lovely show” of vintage fashion, high tea and home collectibles, stylish patrons, art, jewellery and bags, just to name a few features.  Movie themes were popular, Yela Brick of Castlemaine did “Wizard of Oz” with a lovely splash of red, Bell’s Belles of Castlemaine did “From […]

Art of Elegance Fair – What’s On, Some Fair Treats & Tips

February 11, 2012

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    This weekend in the Goldfields, on the way to the Art of Elegance Fair Sunday 12th February, stop off at the Central Goldfields Shire Free Event as part of Summer in the Domain, “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” in Maryborough, right next to the Maryborough Station.  It will run from 10 am – 12 pm, with […]

Updates – Art of Elegance Fair – Dunolly Town Hall Traders

February 10, 2012

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Art of Elegance Fair traders situated in the Dunolly Town Hall are listed here, and will be ready for a great day at the Fair this Sunday 12th February, 2012!  To read more about them click on the links below… A & A Collectibles – A & A Comley – Maryborough, Victoria Amaroo – E & […]

Updates – Art of Elegance Fair – Dunolly Town Hall, Victoria

February 10, 2012

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Almost there for the Summer Art of Elegance Fair, after many months of planning, the Fair will begin this Sunday at 11 am and run through until 4 pm.  All the Dunolly traders will be open all day, including the Dunolly Bakery, and the market traders will be out and about from 8 am – […]

The Weekly Times – Vintage Poster Series

February 9, 2012

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        The Weekly Times have very kindly supplied the Art of Elegance Fair with some of their Vintage Series Prints as a free gift for patrons.  These authentic nostalgia prints, taken from early era Weekly Times editions and annuals are included, from 1st February until 29th February 2012, in the Weekly Times newspaper.  Collect the whole set of five double […]

Dress Ups and Time Travel – Byrne Antiques and Diana B – Bendigo & Malmsbury

February 7, 2012

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    Shirley, Neil and Gary, of Byrne Antiques, are having a dress up for the Fair at their stall, and Diana of Diana B Collectibles is too.  You will find them on the right side of the Main Hall, stocked up with collectibles for High Tea in the grand style, to take you right back into […]

Hoot Couture Jewellery Design – Nicole Fornal – Maryborough, Victoria

February 4, 2012

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    Nicole Fornal loves owls, and they are the Victorian era inspiration behind the name of her jewellery works, Hoot Couture, and appear in her designs.  But that’s not to say she only features owls, there are ivory coloured cameos, necklaces and bracelets sparkling with multi- coloured glass crystals, and upbeat Victorian marcasite watches, […]

Singer Sewing Machines – Sew What – Maryborough, Victoria

February 4, 2012

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    For the best range of antique sewing machines in Victoria and further afield, Wayne and Judi McKail of Sew What at the Maryborough Flour Mill are well known.  People come from all over Australia to visit their museum and sales premises in one.  They are knowledgeable about historic sewing culture and Wayne McKail will […]

A & A Collectibles – A & A Comley – Maryborough, Victoria

February 4, 2012

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    Alan and Ann Comley, of Maryborough, Victoria, are a couple who have historical collecting as their lifestyle.  He loves gramophones, and has a fabulous collection, some of which will be offered for sale at the Art of Elegance Fair.  All of them are in working order and there will also be records to […]

Two for One – St John’s Anglican Hall, Market & Thompson, Dunolly, Victoria

February 4, 2012

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  Just a very new and quick announcement of a second location in Dunolly, due to expanding numbers, for the Summer Art of Elegance Fair February 12th, 2012.  St John’s Anglican Hall is now part of the Art of Elegance Fair, at the corner of Market and Thompson Street, Dunolly, Victoria.   A very short walk from […]

Central Goldfields Shire Bus Bookings – Maryborough to Dunolly Town Hall

February 3, 2012

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      A quick update to advise Central Goldfields Shire Tourism has arranged a 14 seater free bus for which bookings are advised to be made in advance for the day of the Fair, Sunday 12th February, 2012 from 11 am until 4 pm.  It will take patrons from Maryborough Visitor Information Centre, corner Alma and Nolan Street, Maryborough, Victoria to […]

Antique Flower Vase Display – Flowers as Art

February 2, 2012

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    The Antique Flower Vase Display will be situated on the stage of the Dunolly Town Hall, off to a brave start, and will probably grow as time drifts along.  The floral heritage in Victoria is long and sturdy, and magazines like “Your Garden” set the trends for many years, well before the pre-decimal sixties […]

Gorgeousness – Habadash – Sonia Collard – Castlemaine, Victoria

February 1, 2012

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    Sonia Collard is looking forward to the Fair, and describes her space theme as “Gorgeousness”.   Just like Habadash, gorgeous it will be, with a magnificent lace wedding gown and veil, a treasure trove of vintage and antique buttons, loads of laces and beautiful trims, and antique and vintage wearables.   Her space will be near the stage, with these […]