Lacock Village Vintage Stores

Lacock, an idyllic village nestled in the Wiltshire countryside.

I was recommended a visit here by my housemate and fellow textiles enthusiast, April, and was not disappointed by the eclectic assortment of chocolate box cottages, 13^th century architecture and truly unique vintage and independent shops. 

 

 

There was such an array of things to see and do I could post a whole series on the village, but I shall limit myself to this one, for now.

 

Quintessentially English

 

Spread across a converted village house Quintessentially English holds three floors of aromatic handmade bathing products, cute home accessories and a delightfully rustic attic of vintage furnishings and decorative pieces.

 

The store is an excellent destination for an array of insightful gifts that ooze the quality of that personal touch, such as this sophisticated Merchant & Mills sewing box.

 

 

You can browse the collection online at their beautifully designed website http://www.quintessentiallyenglish.co.uk/index.php/organic-soap.html, which offers worldwide shipping of all products featured. Fans are also invited to like their dedicated Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Quintessentially-English-Beautiful-Soaps-and-Home-Accessories/171860632907979.

 



Sue Stokes Decorative Antiques and Textiles

 

Personally sourcing exquisite pieces from the vintage districts of Parisand London, Sue has gathered an extensive collection of antique and textile curiosities.

 

A welcoming and knowledgeable host, she is able to offer insights into the history of each piece and suggest how they could be displayed or used within the home environment.

 

 

The petite store is an atmospheric room of treasures. A favourite find was a 19^th century book of interior design suggestions for Victorian terrace houses. Each chapter contains extremely detailed drawings in an engraved style, making it a must have purchase for an interiors student like myself.



 

The Lacock Emporium

 

Offering beautifully printed crockery, home furnishings and traditional gift ideas, this is an independent gift store at its best with excellent value for money.

A perfect place to find inspiration for Christmas treats, I was taken by a colourful two-tiered floral cake stand which I can’t wait to fill with a good cupcake or two.

 





 

 

Barty's of Lacock

 

This quirky shop stocks a wide variety of craft materials, children’s toys and up-cycled home interior pieces.

This display of Retro Vinyl Clocks across the walls instantly drew my attention.

 

 

Combining the use of unusual materials, colour blocking and right on the current retro design trend the clocks could add a contemporary feature to any room.