March 2013

Shelly………………

March 29, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? Shelly Elson and Sean Fraser. I own Etcetera, which is an on-line store selling original, vintage and industrial furniture and homewares. Why Broadstairs? I fell in love with the house and the charm of the bay here. First Thanet memory? Having lived here all of my life I have so many memories, but my happiest childhood memories are the summers spent on The Sundeck in Margate. If you were an animal what would you be? I would […]

Categories: Broadstairs, Homes, Vintage • Tags: Broadstairs, design, eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, kent, Lifestyle, London, margate, renovation, restoration, Spitalfields, thanet, vintage

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Heather & Tim……….

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? Tim and Heather Hunter-Whitehouse – one of those teacher/nurse combination couples! Why Margate? Is there anywhere better? Seriously, we fell in love with it visiting our god-daughter here a couple of years ago, made a five year plan to move to Margate and then realised that 5 years was far too long – and so here we are! First Margate memory? Heather: I remember coming with Tim on a badminton club day trip to the seaside 25 years ago and […]

Categories: Homes, Margate • Tags: architecture, eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, kent, Lifestyle, margate, renovation, restoration, salvage, thanet

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The Tom Thumb Theatre & Fin Bar

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? Eoin Furbank and Jessica Jordan-Wrench. Why Margate? Because it’s beautiful, exciting, exhilarating and probably the most interesting place in the UK right now. First Margate memory? Standing on the Cliftonville promenade in the early hours of a winter morning, dodging waves crashing over the wall, wondering what we would find when the sun came up. What is your definition of Style? Don Van Vliet (AKA Captain Beefheart) – http://www.corbijn.co.uk/page_photo_black_beefheart.htm Best & worst thing about renovating the new bar? Time and money limitations meant […]

Categories: Margate, Theatre / bars / restaurants, Vintage • Tags: Daniel Johnston, eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, kent, margate, Nick Cave, renovation, Steve Albini, thanet, Theatre, vintage

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LIMBO………

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? LIMBO – the artist-led organisation based in Margate’s former electrical substation since 2003. We run an exhibition/events programme, and provide studios and a project space for hire. Paul Hazelton, founder & Matthew de Pulford – artistic co-director. Why Margate? Paul – Because Margate is home. First Margate memory? Matthew – Paul has lived in Margate forever and would probably have a beautiful Proustian anecdote in answer to this question, but instead I’ll regale you with my first Margate memory. I […]

Categories: Margate, studios • Tags: architecture, eastkent, Eastside Projects, interiors, kent, Lifestyle, margate, renovation, restoration, thanet, Turner Contemporary

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Arch 15 & Showtime Retro

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? I’m Lou, owner of Showtime Retro and I’m passionate about Mid Century furniture and lighting, Industrial, vintage curiosities. My name is Ivor Warton-Woods. I am a Londoner, a dealer, musician and amateur social worker. Why Ramsgate? Lou -The people and the place. Ivor – I left London in the year 2000 after finishing in the recording studio business moving to a small, quiet coastal town that other escapees from London had recommended. First Ramsgate memory? Lou – Dodging a low flying seagull, ended up on Ramsgate shores! Ivor – A […]

Categories: Ramsgate, Vintage • Tags: design, eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, Johnny Cash, kent, Lifestyle, London, margate, Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate, thanet, vintage

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Jenny………………….

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? I am Jenny Duff, a designer and maker of table mats and one half of knitting duo KnitterKnitKnitKnit. Why Ramsgate? Ramsgate chose me, I was born in the old Ramsgate Hospital. First Ramsgate memory? The arches under the road beside the harbour – my Dad used to visit The Bosuns Locker, the chandlers at 10 Military Row, for bits for his sailing boat. Since then I’ve discovered that chandlers carry all sorts of things that are great for homes and […]

Categories: Homes, Ramsgate, Vintage • Tags: Celia Birtwell, David Hockney, eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, kent, Lifestyle, Matthew Hilton, queenoftablemats, Ramsgate, Tate Britain, thanet, vintage, Westgate-on-Sea

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Tim & Tam……………..

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? Tam Landells and Tim Ratliff i.e. TimTam, aye like the biscuit. Why Margate? TAM: Friendliness and Opportunities. Our interest was spiked by The Turner, Tracey, gorgeous houses without the London price tag and the sea and when we arrived we got a dozen welcoming friendly faces, constant sun, creative excitement and a feeling of relief. Combine all that together, why would you want to live anywhere else. First Margate memory? TAM: The Station. When we first arrived to look round […]

Categories: Homes, Margate • Tags: eastkent, interiordesign, interiors, kent, Lifestyle, margate, renovation, restoration, thanet, victorian

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Elizabeth……………

March 28, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

Who are you? The Lady Christophine – Performance artist, comic psychic, writer, maker of things, collector of stuff, keeper of the animal. Worker in The Kitchen Community Cafe. Co-director of Penny Dreadful Inc. Why Ramsgate? Beautiful Georgian property, gorgeous harbour, the sea….the best charity shops that Lady Christophine has ever had the pleasure to grace with her presence. The psychic energy and the ever-present possibility of astral projection. Age and Son. How do you define style? The Lady Christophine is fond of definitions and […]

Categories: Homes, Ramsgate, Vintage • Tags: Chiswick, georgian, Great Tree, Henry Tuke, Kitchen, kitsch, lady Christophine, Penny Dreadful, Ramsgate, thanet

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The Curio

March 25, 2013 by thecurioinmargate

The Curio has been blogging on Posterous.com since November 2012. Having been bought by Twitter Posterous is now closing and so here I am on WordPress – which I love! But please stay with me as I transfer everything to my new site. Hope you enjoy! x

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The Curio in Margate

Monthly Archives: March 2013

Shelly………………

Heather & Tim……….

The Tom Thumb Theatre & Fin Bar

LIMBO………

Arch 15 & Showtime Retro

Jenny………………….

Tim & Tam……………..

Elizabeth……………

The Curio