It is May time - the blossom is full on the trees and bushes, but we seem to lack the sunshine and blue skies to allow blossom to be displayed in full glory.
In Surrey it feels cold - a chilly north east wind keeps the temperatures down; but we are promised something a bit better for the weekend.
Maybe it would be a good time for a day out in Dorking, to explore the antiques shops, take a walk and enjoy a relaxing meal or coffee.
If you come to West Street you will find many antiques shops of all kinds.
Pilgrims Antiques is a centre where 16 dealers display their wares.
This blog attempts to give an impression of the varying types of things to be found in our shop.
Today's theme is pink blossom.
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Pretty pink blossom.
These pink items are Jill's; she is one of our glass specialists.
The pink sundae glass is from a set of 4, in different pastel shades by Maling.
The pink ostrich feather is Jo's.
The shawl I used for a backdrop is Terry's.
Mick has been with us since the beginning of the month.
These items are Clarice Cliffe, from Mick's cabinet.
Another of Jill's pieces of pink glass.
It is Victorian.
Julie has all sorts of little bits and pieces.
The pate pot is by Sarreguemines. Little ornaments, like this shoe, are called moss ornaments I think.
And here is Julie, our French friend, tres chic, tres elegante!
Jonathan has some items in pink.
But he no longer has that small vase at the front - it is one of a pair.
The pair sold a couple of hours after I took the photograph.
Sue has this Victorian cranberry glass stemmed bowl.
Gill has the Coalport place setting card holders. You can see that they are very reasonably priced.
I think that all of us aim for fair prices. Nothing is expensive - though, of course, some things cost more than others.
More from Jonathan and a little flower plate from Jean.
There is a complete tea service to accompany the Wedgwood teapot, well priced at £78.
Old eiderdowns are very much in vogue just now. They can be so pretty and so warm.
Monika has this one for sale.
Jo is selling the barbola mirror and some pink lace - and the ostrich feather.
Jo has a good stock of textiles and trimmings.
Monika is selling this fire screen.
She is debating if it might be better as a picture for the wall.
So, when you come in it might not have any legs and be hanging up above the fireplace.
A powder bowl, vase and necklace from Terry and Emma.
In theory the area they use is rented by Terry, but her daughter Emma is very much involved too.
They have some furniture at the moment - dressing tables and chests of drawers.
Jo also has furniture and is well known for finding good Lloyd Loom pieces, often renovating them herself.
These few bits are mine - Paula.
I do like that floral toast rack with little bowls for your butter and marmalade.
The cup and saucer is Carlton Ware.
This flower fairy jug is also mine.
It is by a company that have used the name Carlton Pottery. The jug is lovely but has no connection with the more famous Carlton Ware who produced the cup and saucer above.
Behind the jug are 2 floral tea cosies being sold by Terry and Emma.
Here we have a few more of my bits and pieces and some buttons from Terry and Emma.
I hope that we can all get an opportunity to enjoy the lovely blossom before the end of May in May sunshine.
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