SQUEAKY Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Anyone going? Wish I could go; it's on my bucket list but airfare + hotel would leave me no $ to purchase mini goodies. Maybe they could do a virtual tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I went last year. It's not a virtual tour but they have a list if all of their vendors on the website and most of the vendors have their websites linked, You can pretend you are there by visiting all of the websites. I did this the year before I actually went. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I always go through all the vendors websites. But how was the actual festival? Is it worth a trip to London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I loved it. Spent about $500 on items you just can't get here. I have an advantage that my sister lives there so airfare was my main expense. Plus she drove me everywhere. I considered it huge with 3 floors of vendors. I spent about 5 hours there. The shows I've gone to in Florida take me about an hour to complete, so it was really worth the trip for me. I've never been to any large shows in the States so I can't compare them to Kensington. The airfare was crazy expensive and I was only there for 3 days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KariW Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I'm trying the Florida show in February. London sounds wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 OMG! 3 floors of vendors...now I'm really drooling. :tongue4: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Dollhouse show or not, if someone offered me a trip to England I'd jump all over I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I'm trying the Florida show in February. London sounds wonderful. We have a show in Boca Raton in early March. About 35 vendors, I think. The Kensington Festival has about 170 vendors. Does anyone know of any shows in the USA that is that large and is open to the public? Maybe I'll do a road trip this year when hubby retires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 I only wish someone would offer me a trip to London. I tried to coax my hubby since we spent our honeymoon there over Thanksgiving many years ago....but no luck. I guess it will be Boca in March for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KariW Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Boca in March? What's it called so I can google it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Les Petits Collecteurs of South Florida is holding their annual Dollhouse & Miniatures Show & Sale on Sat. March 14, 2015 9:00 am-3:30 pm Boca Raton Community Center 150 NW Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL There are usually workshops on Friday. Their website is htpp://sites.google.com/site/lespetitsclub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Sable, Tom Bishop puts on his extravaganza in Chicago in April, and there are two other show on the same weekend; others who have attended previously can tell you more about those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Mike, because there are so many vendors and in some cases the crowd can be 3 deep, I mapped out who I really wanted to see by going through the vendor list and the floor plan. I had a shopping list with me, and managed to check everything off the list. I eventually managed to get to every booth and of course bought items not on my list but had to have. I hope you enjoy the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I went in 2012 to the Kensington show in May and it was fantastic. I didn't have to queue and it wasn't packed inside, so plenty of space and time to peruse, but I imagine there are busy and no so busy times. So many amazing things to buy though, so save up lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerbelle Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Made the decision very late as inundated with studying for work but I am now going! dragging my housemate along to help curb my spending as really can't afford much. But after not going to a fair in September I'm happy to be going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Wish I could say the same but I am here in Florida and hoping I can get there for the May show. Enjoy and take photos, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 All I keep thinking about is today is the Kennsington Festival and right now many lucky mini enthusiasts are have a great time. boo whoo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I hope all those who got to attend were able to take pictures to share with us, at least of the goodies they bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Would love to be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Yes...anyone who went...pictures please! I am thinking about going next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerbelle Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Kensington was really great. Lots of Vendors and as usual I wanted to buy so many things! I'm tired from all the walking I did but will put up pictures of the few things I did get tomorrow. Forgot to take photos of the stalls or anything but some of the stuff was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUEAKY Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 What happened to the pictures? You Greenleafers across the pond; send us some photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KariW Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm planning to go to Orlando in February and a possible trip to mount Dora in January. I'm planning a small Xmas so I can still have money left over to spend there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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