St Albans

Panda Cards

Anjie Davison — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:08:04 -0600

I went into Panda Cards today a small independent card shop in St Albans. It's an Aladin's cave of cards and related ephemera. Mary, who works there, was showing me some of their stock. I liked their old school vintage badges. Authentic looking enamel badges mounted on an imitation school report card. Instead of Prefect or Team Captain they proclaim Drinks Monitor, Best Man, Best Friend etc. I also liked the sheets of gift paper printed with the spines of old Penguin books, ideal for wrapping a present for a bookish friend. I found the perfect Christmas cards for Kim too.

Flea Market 4th December

Anjie Davison — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:01:08 -0600

My friend Angie and I had a stall at the Flea Market yesterday. We had a good day meeting lots of nice people and selling lots of our things. It went so well we decided we would do it again, maybe on Sunday the 14 December.

Exhibition & Sale of Art Craft & Decorative Work

Anjie Davison — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:38:22 -0600

My friend Daryl has sent me information on a sale of work at The Yoga Hall Space, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL3 3RR. Located just off the Catherine Street roundabout. Its on Saturday 6 December 2008. 11am until 5.00pm. There will be paintings, handmade jewellery, craft work and greetings cards. Admission is free

First Week in November

Anjie Davison — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:58:00 -0600

On Tuesday I went to the Flea Market at the Town Hall with Susie, bumped into lots of people we knew. Sue Gaffney was selling her lovely handbags and Jo Copestick selling stylish home accessories. My friend Angie and I have decided to have a stall together at the Flea Market. This has galvanized me into making mode. So for the next few weeks I will be a sewing-knitting-crocheting-painting-sticking-monkey!

Flea Market at St Albans Town Hall 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month*

Anjie Davison — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:26:42 -0500

Today was the launch of a new venture at St Albans Town Hall, a Flea Market. The market is up stairs at the Town Hall. There was a mixture of stalls selling vintage and retro stuff but also artists and crafts people selling handmade items. Lots of lovely things to catch the eye. It is well worth a look, a good place to find unusual gifts. The next market will be on the 16 October 9 am - 3 pm. I bought some vintage knitting patterns, amongst other things.

*An exception to the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month will be NOVEMBER when it will be Tuesdays 4th and 25th.

Visiting Open Studios

Anjie Davison — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:08:09 -0500

On Saturday afternoon Susie and I decided to visit some of the Open Studios in St Albans. Steve and David were both away on their yearly cycling adventure to Italy. While we have had a few good days of sunshine here it has been raining heavily in Italy, unlucky!

Badges from Panda Cards

Anjie Davison — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:07:17 -0500

I went into Panda Cards this morning, it's a small friendly independent card shop. They always have a good selection of cards, especially if you are looking for something a little less run of the mill. Mary served me and at the counter, in a basket they had a selection of witty badges. At only 60p each it's a small price to raise a smile. Mary told me the SAGA LOUT badge was their best seller. Panda cards can be found at 3 Waddington Road, St Albans (at the side of Boots).

Our Canopy on the Google Map

Anjie Davison — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:59:26 -0500

It's our landmark on Google Earth, the big white oblong. Today we kept faith with the map and put it up.

Italian Market

Anjie Davison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:59:36 -0500

As well as the usual Saturday market in St Albans there was the added bonus of an Italian market. Here are photos of some of the produce they were purveying, a little taste of Italy.

Dancing in the Street

Anjie Davison — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:09:58 -0500

Last night it was St Michaels Street folk evening. The street was closed to traffic for the evening so both dancers and onlookers could enjoy themselves. Four pubs in the street had live bands, we saw the Swanvesta Social Club playing at the Black Lion, a local band that have a loyal following and deservedly so with their inauthentic sound of Cuba, latin beat with just a hint of St Albans!