It's now 3 years since Dairy House took on its new style - 3 years during which we have continued to grow - in the number of dealers, the amount of space and also sales. We know that we have been very lucky but it has not been purely down to luck.
All our dealers have contributed time and energy to ensure that their stock is replenished regularly and looks its best; and they spread the word wherever they go. We continue to advertise both locally and in the glossies to keep the Dairy House name in people's minds. Our customers continue to support us, with new 'regulars' appearing almost daily! The 2 Vintage Textiles & Costume Days have brought in the crowds, many of whom have revisited and become Dairy House friends. We pride ourselves in offering stock at realistic prices and like to think we have something for everyone. You may have a tiny cottage or a mansion, an old property or a modern home needing a little character. Our furniture and decorative items range in size, thus promising the likelihood of the right item being found.
We like to think we have 'got things right' but, of course, are always open to suggestions from our private and trade customers.
This post has been edited as unexpected family illness has arisen preventing us from going ahead with the planned expansion at the present time. I'm sure all will be well in time, but it is obviously not the right time to be organising new premises.
Hopefully normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.
Sue
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Saturday, 2 April 2011
Eight More Sleeps ...
Just eight more sleeps before the 2nd Annual Vintage Textiles & Costume Day @ Dairy House!
Sunday 10 April from 10 am to 4 pm
Do come if you can!
Not only have we spent the last few weeks planning for the Textile Day but we have also been playing "musical rooms" at Dairy House. A number of dealers have swapped rooms, thus confusing both our customers and ourselves, but the end result has been worth it. The main entrance has moved once again and is now via the double doors straight into the large main room. This has created a much better first impression and will also help considerably on the Textiles Day, hopefully avoiding some of the bottlenecks experienced last year.
The ten visiting dealers, in no particular order, are Loveday James, Donna Flower, Niki Fretwell, Helen Roskell, Chloe Cyphus, Caroline Bushell, Tamsyn Gregory, Tracey Hewlett, Justine Smith and Diana Marx. They will be joining 10-15 Dairy House dealers who will be 'in residence' on the day.
If last year is anything to go by there will be much fun and frivolity, laughter and merriment!
Do remember, though, that if you are thinking of visiting Dairy House to look for furniture or other antiques rather than textiles, these will be available for sale as normal.
We all look forward to seeing you.
Sue
Monday, 17 January 2011
Time Flies ...
We say it so frequently, don't we. Time has flown by since ... we last met/so-and-so was born and so on!
In this instance I'm referring to the fact that it is almost 3 years since I took over Dairy House Antiques. I took over on 1 April 2008 and am truly amazed by how swiftly that time has passed. It has been an interesting and fascinating time with a couple of milestones along the way.
In September 2009 we opened what we now refer to as the Cheese Room - an extra 500 sq ft of sales space. Our dealer numbers increased and there are now 19 of us - some with large spaces, some with cabinet shelves. There is always plenty to see. We are thankfully very lucky compared to some - always busy, and the mix of stock changes constantly.
In April 2010 we held our first Vintage Costume and Textiles Day at Dairy House, and most of you were either there on the day or read about it on many blogs! And here we are again, just under 12 weeks away from the 2nd Annual Vintage Costume and Textiles Day!
The day is a great opportunity for all enthusiasts to meet a number of costume and textile dealers from the West Country and beyond, and also meet many of the Dairy House dealers who are delighted to talk about the antiques, decorative pieces, vintage and collectable items on display in the shop. The mix of textiles and antiques works well as many of you already know. Today, many more of us like to mix old with new, and create our own individual styles. If you haven't been to a textile fair in an antiques shop before, now is your chance to do so!
Nearer the time I will be able to list the names of those who will be attending. Numbers are limited and there is already a waiting list, but you can rest assured that there will be plenty for everyone at prices to suit all pockets.
We had so many lovely visitors to last year's event, and many have now become regular Dairy House customers. We look forward to seeing all and more on Sunday 10 April.
In the meantime day-to-day life continues at Dairy House Antiques, with stock going out, coming in, regular customers popping in, new customers finding their way around and adding us to their list of places to visit, and all of us looking forward to Spring when the shop gets a little warmer!
In this instance I'm referring to the fact that it is almost 3 years since I took over Dairy House Antiques. I took over on 1 April 2008 and am truly amazed by how swiftly that time has passed. It has been an interesting and fascinating time with a couple of milestones along the way.
In September 2009 we opened what we now refer to as the Cheese Room - an extra 500 sq ft of sales space. Our dealer numbers increased and there are now 19 of us - some with large spaces, some with cabinet shelves. There is always plenty to see. We are thankfully very lucky compared to some - always busy, and the mix of stock changes constantly.
In April 2010 we held our first Vintage Costume and Textiles Day at Dairy House, and most of you were either there on the day or read about it on many blogs! And here we are again, just under 12 weeks away from the 2nd Annual Vintage Costume and Textiles Day!
Sunday 10 April from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
The day is a great opportunity for all enthusiasts to meet a number of costume and textile dealers from the West Country and beyond, and also meet many of the Dairy House dealers who are delighted to talk about the antiques, decorative pieces, vintage and collectable items on display in the shop. The mix of textiles and antiques works well as many of you already know. Today, many more of us like to mix old with new, and create our own individual styles. If you haven't been to a textile fair in an antiques shop before, now is your chance to do so!
Nearer the time I will be able to list the names of those who will be attending. Numbers are limited and there is already a waiting list, but you can rest assured that there will be plenty for everyone at prices to suit all pockets.
We had so many lovely visitors to last year's event, and many have now become regular Dairy House customers. We look forward to seeing all and more on Sunday 10 April.
In the meantime day-to-day life continues at Dairy House Antiques, with stock going out, coming in, regular customers popping in, new customers finding their way around and adding us to their list of places to visit, and all of us looking forward to Spring when the shop gets a little warmer!
Friday, 7 January 2011
Ring in the New ...
A little late, but
All Good Wishes to Dairy House
blog followers
for a Happy and Prosperous 2011
Thank you for visiting the blog, the website and the shop over the past year, and we look forward to seeing or hearing from you this coming year.
Details of the 2nd Annual Vintage Textiles, Costume and Antiques Day @ Dairy House to be held on 10 April will follow soon.
Saturday, 18 December 2010
Snow Update
Dairy House is closed today because of the heavy snow. Please check by phone (01747 853317) before making your journey over the next few days.
Weather permitting, our hours of opening over the Christmas period will be as follows:
Weather permitting, our hours of opening over the Christmas period will be as follows:
Sunday 19 December OPEN
Monday 20 December OPEN
Tuesday 21 December OPEN
Wednesday 22 December OPEN
Thursday 23 December OPEN
Friday 24 December CLOSED
Saturday 25 December CLOSED
Sunday 26 December CLOSED
Monday 27 December CLOSED
Tuesday 28 December OPEN
Wednesday 29 December OPEN
Thursday 30 December OPEN
Friday 31 December OPEN
Saturday 1 January CLOSED
Sunday 2 January CLOSED
Monday 3 January CLOSED
Tuesday 4 January OPEN
Best wishes to all our customers for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Salisbury Life ...
Salisbury Life is a monthly glossy magazine which "does exactly what it says on the tin" - inasmuch as it gives an idea of what's going on in the area. We are 25 miles from Salisbury and are well within the catchment area of the magazine. As a result, Dairy House Antiques (and Hossack and Gray who display their goodies in our Cheese Room) has been advertising in the magazine over the last few months and we have been rewarded with a wonderful double-page spread: a well-written article surrounded by plenty of photographs.
I'm never sure whether certain advertising is going to work for us, but I've been thrilled with the number of new customers who have come in over the last 2 or 3 weeks and told me they came after reading the article and seeing our ads. I think this one has worked!!
If you'd like to view you can find Salisbury Life here. Flip to pp 44 and 45 (maybe stopping off at p 26 to see the ad).
We also have an advertisement in The Lady this week (the issue with Ann Widdicombe and Anton du Bueke on the front cover! I wonder if we will gain any new customers from that one!
I'm never sure whether certain advertising is going to work for us, but I've been thrilled with the number of new customers who have come in over the last 2 or 3 weeks and told me they came after reading the article and seeing our ads. I think this one has worked!!
If you'd like to view you can find Salisbury Life here. Flip to pp 44 and 45 (maybe stopping off at p 26 to see the ad).
We also have an advertisement in The Lady this week (the issue with Ann Widdicombe and Anton du Bueke on the front cover! I wonder if we will gain any new customers from that one!
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Semley in Summer
Time has flown by here at Dairy House Antiques and blogposts have sadly been non-existent. Hopefully these photos will restore the balance!
These are just a few of the items we were selling in May
We have had a very busy few months and have acquired a number of new regular customers, as well as flurries of those passing through on holiday or business. Sales in May were an all-time record, much to the delight of all the dealers, and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that this trend will continue for the rest of the year.
Some pieces in the following photos are still available, some have been sold, but of course for every item sold a new piece is brought in, so stock is changing on an almost daily basis.
Needless to say, if you see anything of interest then by all means ask. It may still be available!
Of course, if you are wandering along the south of England during August, do remember that Dairy House is only 5 miles off the A303. We are open 7 days a week, although we will be closed on August Bank Holiday Monday. Approximate distances to other places are: Frome 19 miles; Shepton Mallet 30 miles; Bath 32 miles; Dorchester 34 miles; Bournemouth 35 miles; Andover 39 miles; Bristol and Ilminster 45 miles.
Enjoy the rest of summer!
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