A Fair For Every Budget And Taste

What I like about most of the events is that it's never just an event, there's a fair going on during the fair as well. What is even better is that for a umber of years, the municipality is not allowing garbage, cheap Chinese kitsch and what you get is limited series, artisan products.

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I love browsing through the offer as you see things you had no idea exist. The only bad thing about this is that you buy something(s), even if you don't intend to, because you can't resist. I've been training myself to resist temptation and can proudly tell you, I can! 😜

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There were tents set up for every seller and there was plenty of space for visitors to walk up and down, even with a wheelchair or a pram.

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The gardening tent is always a delight, because those who love plants and flowers, can always find one that is calling their name. I was interested mostly of succulents because my cousin needs to cover the roof with something that resists winter and drought as well, but 250 square meter at these prices would cost as much as two rooms, so I bought nothing here. (I bought nothing at all, but don't tell anyone 😆)

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Look at the offer. I can tell you, it was really hard to resist, but I was really brave 😎.

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The offer was really overwhelming.

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These decorations were new to me as I've never seen them before and I'm a regular at these fairs. I loved the design, it was really nice.

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Look at the frames on the right. Those are for kids' room and I love them. Simple, but very nice for children, better than some cartoon prints. Then the plates and the jewelry, all these were calling my name.

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Here you could buy some quality clothes and fabrics. What I love about these is that there's nothing syntactic here, most if not all are done with organic dye, and it's healthy fabric.

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Felting will always be my dream and I'm going to try it our once the bull market is over. Have been planning this for ages and every fair, where they sell felted (dunno if this is the right form of the word) products reminds me of my plan. This blue is not my color, but the vest is nice and the purse as well.

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Would you prefer your kids to play with toxic plastic toys or something organic like this? Look at how cute that forest scene looks like. The slippers looked really good and I bet are warm too as felt is made of wool.

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Traditional folk costumes always shave a place at every fair and I'm happy to look at them.

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This table worked as a magnet on me. Looks at those trays, plates and clocks.

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The design is typical Hungarian, this type of embroidery you find on Hungarian folk costumes, in Hungary, not in Transylvania though. I have a clock like this and it looks lovely in my kitchen.

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look at those chairs and the wooden toys. Those toys are not cheap as wood has a price but they are 10 times more resistant then the plastic ones. I always stop in front of these and wish we would have such toys when we were kids. You only buy them once and all your kids can enjoy them. Some of them don't even have paint, it's just natural wood, so toxicity is not an issue here.

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This shelf is of utmost important and I'll tell you why. Not speaking Hungarian would make you look at these fabrics and wondering why they are so special, so I'll tell you. What you see here are textile lunch bags, textile napkins, textile cutlery bags and so on. You can save a lot of money by using these and also reduce the use of plastic. This is the future for sure. I've been planning to make my own as I know how to use the sewing machine. One day maybe.

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Artisan brandy, not my cup of brandy as I don't drink, but if you need a nice gift for someone, then this can save you from looking for one.

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Gingerbread, this lovely sweet is the queen of the fairs for me. Back in the day when this type of souvenir (back then the work souvenir was unknown by the way) was what parents took home for their kids from the fair. Back then the hearts had a little mirror in the middle as well, but that was 100 years ago, or so. Now you can find all kinds of forms and shapes, with all kinds of designs and messages.

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These were so cute, almost bought one for 3 euro, but then again, it would have been interesting for a few days.

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If I were to choose one word to describe these items, that would be exquisite. Thermoses, cups, plates, all items with lovely designs. There's one problem there, they are not cheap at all. But again, if you need a nice gift, there you have several.

These artisans are trying to keep tradition alive and turn back to items and techniques long forgotten. Some of the fairs offer workshops, so you can learn how to create these items, which can take you one step closer to tradition.

Now, tell me honestly, if you'd have resisted temptation and if not, what you'd have bought.

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Wahhh! I spotted so many things I wanted to buy! 🤩 But I’m sad because I’m thousands of miles away from that place. 🥹😂 I really like the picture frames, the plates, and the cups! (I think my grandma would love them too! 😂😅) They look like such good quality, just like the traditional items we used to have in our home during our grandparents’ younger years that can still last until now. Sadly, those kinds of things aren’t sold in the Philippines anymore. They’ve been replaced with ones made of fake materials that break so easily. Hays

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Everything you see here is good quality and prices are set accordingly, but you only buy them once.

They look like such good quality, just like the traditional items we used to have in our home during our grandparents’ younger years that can still last until now. Sadly, those kinds of things aren’t sold in the Philippines anymore. They’ve been replaced with ones made of fake materials that break so easily.

That is really sad. Here, I see a trend that tries to bring back the quality we had once and also back to traditional things, like the wooden toys and canvas bags, that we had before plastic invaded our life.

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oh we got those ones too here! i like to do a walk on that events even just to look without buy... succulents, sometimes i buy one, they last summer and winter, strong warriors! 1,50€ for 1 here

i love the wooden toys, all that vehicles, my son would surely make me buy one of those

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i like to do a walk on that events even just to look without buy

Same here. I always visit these fairs and try not to buy anything, but sometimes ... I do :P.

Looks like succulents are cheaper there. I want to buy some and grow them, but need to go to the nursery as they have better prices.

i love the wooden toys, all that vehicles, my son would surely make me buy one of those

This is why it is suicide to go to these fairs with kids 🤣

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Looks like a beautiful market! It's good that they keep out the kitsch as that seems more suitable to a flea market, not an art or craft fair. Of course, I love the felted items lol

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They not only keep out the kitsch, but are selecting the vendors too. You won't find 3 or 4 selling the same items, and this is how they give space for diversity. Ah, I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the felted items.

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If you really go through this and then you want something, it's hard to resist but I'm so proud of you you manage to hold back. The succulents and plates are really nice, also, the design of the thermos and cups I loved them. I'd like to buy some too if ever and I agree with you, it's better to have a bag and avoid using plastic.

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Wow @erikah this fair really had great and interesting stuff, infact I agree with you that it's really hard to resist those items with their good prices.
I especially admire the part where there are varieties of plants and flowers on display, I just love nature and plant.

No I won't tell anyone that you didn't buy anything.🫢😂

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It takes a lot of self control to not buy something just because you like it.

Yes, the green area was really tempting and almost bought something :)

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Succulents are so beautiful... but I promise I won't tell anyone you didn't buy anything, they were really cheap.

But look, the waistcoat has a bit of pink in it, even though blue isn't my colour either... it has pink in it, how beautiful! I want it in red and pink!

I don't have children, but if I did, I'd prefer them to play with natural things, like in the old days... I'd be a very old-fashioned mother, don't you think? I liked the wooden chair and table.

All of this is my favourite, I could spend hours looking at thermos flasks and cups... well, plates too!

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Succulents are so beautiful... but I promise I won't tell anyone you didn't buy anything, they were really cheap.

Thank you dear! 🤣

I don't have children, but if I did, I'd prefer them to play with natural things, like in the old days... I'd be a very old-fashioned mother, don't you think?

You are wrong here. This is not old fashion anymore, it's the new fashion. Responsible parents are oriented towards something healthy and durable as well.

The thermoses and cups are on my list too, but purely because they look so nice. otherwise I have plenty of both and somehow I never buy them.

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I'm glad to hear that this is the new trend among parents; it will make the world a better place.

I always enjoy looking at the decorations on cups and mugs. If I bought all the ones I like, I would have a huge collection!

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I prefer my daughters before when they were still children to play organic toys than those plastic that has toxic. I choose what is best for my girls. I love the plants in that market.

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It's the parent's responsibility to choose wisely as kinds only know the colorful and glittering things, but have no idea of the dangers. You're a good parent.

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Yes it will never be an event only , its also an important experiences that give lessons to our daily lives !

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If you're willing to listen, and have an open mind, then yes.

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How beautifully you conveyed it! 😊 The photos made me feel like I was walking around the fair. I especially loved how handmade products were highlighted. I, too, can't resist natural fabrics and wooden toys in such settings. I'm not sure I could be as successful in resisting everything as you are. 😅 I think I'd succumb to those beautiful frames or one of the wooden toys. @erikah

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The photos made me feel like I was walking around the fair.

I'm glad to read this as that's the idea of sharing my experience on Hive, to make others experience it too in some way.

I'm not sure I could be as successful in resisting everything as you are.

I know the feeling, but you know what? At the end of the day, you buy as much as you can afford, so no worries 😆

I'm already looking forward to visiting the next one.

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Thank you for your sincere comment 🙏 You're right, the best part is being able to enjoy it while staying within your budget. 😊 I look forward to reading about your experience in the next post!

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