Heavens Bazaar of Bath: Vintage Shopping in Bath, UK

While in Bath last weekend, we had ample opportunity to walk the streets and shop!  On our way to the Royal Crescent, we strolled down an alleyway and happened upon the cutest little shop, Heavens Bazaar of Bath.  I was first lured into the store by the wonderful storefront -- and a little nudge by Eric didn't hurt.  Once inside, I fell into awe with the case of vintage jewelry.  Rings, bracelets, necklaces, it was almost too much!  I spied a little leopard ring and knew I just had to have it.  Well, after taking my eyes from the case of jewelry, I quickly hopped to a rack of clothes, then to another rack, then another rack!  It all happened so quickly!!

Such a cute shop inside!

I was drawn to this case of really great vintage jewelry finds!

Scarves, gloves, brushes, glasses!!  So many choices!!!

After glancing up to a shelf above a rack of clothes, I spied a handmade leather belt that I just had to have.  The belt has the most brilliant mixture of browns, tan and black leather.  I think this belt is going to be so cute with a denim shirt for the fall.  The lady helping me even gave me tan and black straps to change out the color of the ties.  The other item I grabbed was a vintage 1960s snakeskin clutch.  I love all the combinations of snakeskin in a patchwork pattern on the purse.  I think is going to look great with some outfits I got in London our first weekend here. (I'm looking forward to adding outfits to my collection to wear with this purse!!)

My goodies!!

I love the front desk and how it's crowded with great last minute grabs!!

Downstairs, I could hear the ladies helping a customer sort through their assortment of vintage designer items.  In the back room, more designer vintage!  It was such a great place and the shop ladies are so friendly and more than willing to help you piece together outfits.  Jo, one of the proprietors, even came by the the front desk to say goodbye to the leopard ring I was purchasing.  I was sure to let her know I would take really good care of her favorite little ring!

What are your favorite shopping finds when on vacation?  Vintage or not, I would love to hear about your finds.

Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury

Last weekend, we headed out for a nice drive out to Bath for one night and then swung by Stonehenge, then Salisbury.  I really loved Bath!  The city is a great weekend city with lots of antique furniture and vintage clothes shopping.  I found the cutest shop and snagged a couple of vintage items myself.  *Yay!*

Our route
Via mapquest.com

Cathedral in Bath

Roman Bath entrance - The museum tour was really interesting.  I liked seeing all of the artifacts, especially the curses that were written and tossed in the Baths!

Protesters blocking a nice photo opp of the front of the cathedral!

Side view of the cathedral

The Roman bath with the cathedral in the background

Fountain of water from the actual hot spring that fills the baths.  British women would came to drink the water to aid in producing male heirs while a King consumed the water to cure his gout.

Royal Cresent

View of Bath on the hillside

View of Bath

After a day in Bath, we headed out to Stonehenge to snap a pic from outside the fence.  We didn't really want to pay the fee and stand in the incredibly long line.  We've both seen plenty of Discovery Channel specials on the stones, so it worked out well.

Stonehenge

Last stop on our journey, before heading back, was Salisbury.  This is a really cute town.  The cathedral was incredible.  It is set on a nice lawn where many people were enjoying the sunshine.

Salisbury

Such a cute little town

We ate at this pub for lunch

The cathedral spire

This weekend, we are heading back into London.  I'm excited to do some more shopping and seeing some of the sights we missed our first weekend!

This weekend in Bath

We are packing up this weekend to continue our UK journey into Bath.  I'm excited to see the Roman baths and, of course, the Royal Crescent.  We also have a dinner reservation at The Bath Priory on Saturday night.  The executive chef, Michael Caines, has received two Michelin Stars and the head chef, Sam Moody, is an Acorn Award recipient.  I'm really excited to see what these guys have to offer.  This is going to be a great weekend!

Roman Baths
Via Wikipedia

Royal Cresent
Via Wikipedia