I’m really not a photographer.

I own a very basic and somewhat temperamental point-and-shoot camera.

Oh, and I know my way around a few free photo-editing apps.

But that’s about it.

So I was very flattered to be asked to help provide some images to publicise my friend Maria’s event – the first Sunshine Vintage Bazaar.

Back from my lovely and refreshing break in Cornwall, I got to work on it yesterday.

I was going to bring my chaise downstairs to photograph in my usual spot in front of the bay window. But alas, with no men in the house and the two boys I had at my disposal not quite up to the job, I couldn’t carry it downstairs.

So instead, I parked it in front of my wardrobe and got to work with Maria’s selection of vintage props – plus a few of my own.

I did enjoy playing around, I must say.

And, appropriately enough, the sun shone!

The first Sunshine Vintage Bazaar will kick off on 9th May at The Bodega in Nottingham.

Alas, much as I’d like to, I won’t be able to attend.

I do have a good excuse. It is my man’s birthday on that date.

Tempting though it is to me, I doubt whether he can be persuaded that his heart’s desire is to celebrate his big five-o with a spot of vintage rummaging. ♥