Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-french-general-trading-company-frome"><a href="https://www.frenchgeneraltrading.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">French General Trading Company</a>, Frome</h2>



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<p>Zinc garden tables, glam chandeliers, bakery rack, a vintage octopus net turned light fitting – just some of the things that Polly&#8217;s brought back in her van from her regular trips to France. You&#8217;ll find all sorts of interesting and unusual furniture and decorative stuff – and coffee and croissants, French wine, bar snacks, occasional live music – in her huge Frome showroom from Weds to Sunday 10am – 5pm, and online.  You can even join her on one of her buying trips.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/durbervilleliving/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D&#8217;Urberville Living</a>, Sherborne</h2>



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<p>Carefully curated &#8216;antiques for contemporary living&#8217; alongside some beautiful new stuff for the home. A cafe serves &#8216;high vibe&#8217; lunches and utterly gorgeous cakes from Tues to Sat and turns into a cocktail bar on Friday nights. They run some interesting sounding expressive art classes too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.vintagedoodahs.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vintage Doodahs</a>, High Ham</h2>



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<p>Does what it says on the tin: all sorts of vintage furniture – from rustic to mid-century – and bits and bobs for the home, with Frenchic Paint workshops if you want to tart up something old of your own.  Buy online, visit by arrangement or see them at the Frome Independent and other local markets.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thedenemporium.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Den,</a> Bournemouth</h2>



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<p>An emporium with over 100 individual traders selling vintage, retro and actual antiques, with a kids&#8217; play area to keep &#8217;em busy while you browse and The Kitchen to keep everyone fuelled.  Open Mon to Fri 10am – 5.30; Sat 9.30 – 5pm; Sun 10.30 – 4pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.sladehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Slade House</a>, Langport</h2>



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<p>Specialising in rather fab mid-century furniture and 20th century art and design, we&#8217;re talking teak, Fat Lava lights, Murano glass, sunburst clocks and eclectic original art, put together by passionate collector Charles Glover.  Buy online or make a real world visit Tues to Sat. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.maryhossack.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mary Hossack</a>, Somerton</h2>



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<p>High quality, quirky vintage furniture and decorative accessories for the home. I mean, can you imagine yourself perched on one of these French vintage bar stools topped with Gotland wool? Fabulous.  Shop open Thurs to Sat 10am – 4pm or by appointment, and online.</p>


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