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Curated by interiors and antiques writer and stylist, Alice Roberton, on behalf of Arthur Swallow Fairs, the @asfairs Insta Decorative Home & Salvage Show will be back on the grid and stories on Saturday 27 November 2022 for a Christmas edit, the second of its kind. Comprising 60 excellent dealers showcasing a vast range of event exclusive antique, salvage and vintage pieces for the home and garden, the event will offer buyers a real treat, and all from the comfort of their own home. With three more events planned for January, February, and March there is a lot to look forward to in the wonderful world of Insta treasure hunting.

How the Insta Event works
During the day – 10am to 4pm – buyers will be treated to everything from affordable furniture, homeware and kitchenalia to cool art, lighting and gardenalia. An Insta event like this really is the next best thing to an ‘on the ground’ fair (just as much treasure to be found) and the way it works is very simple; Arthur Swallow Fairs will introduce buyers to the dealers on Instagram @asfairs on the morning of the event, from here buyers will be invited to click through to each exhibitor’s account to browse and buy directly from them. Each exhibitor will be listing stock especially saved for the event and will be available to take enquiries all day. A full exhibitor list will be published the day before each event so that buyers can familiarise themselves with the dealers and their selling style. Event stock won’t be available to buy until the event opens at 10am. Please note: Arthur Swallow Fairs is the event host and will not be involved in any transactions during the event, all purchases will take place directly with the seller.

Live content
Leading up to and during the events @asfairs will be hosting a dynamic programme of Insta LIVE chats where Alice Roberton (Instagram @alice.roberton) @asfairs will be interviewing and talking a whole range of industry people, from dealers, interior designers and authors to stylists, taste makers and content creators.

Interesting facts
Arthur Swallow Fairs launched the first Insta Decorative Home & Salvage Show on May 8th 2020 in a response to Covid19 and the first UK lockdown, which brought about the halt on all UK fairs and markets. This first event was not only the first UK trade and public fair of its kind ever to be hosted on Instagram (UK) it was the only one to be held during lockdown. Subsequent events (four more) were held during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 – the November 2021 event is the first to be held outside of a UK lockdown. Initially started to support the trade during what was a very troubled and unsettled time, these events have now become part of Arthur Swallow Fairs’ annual calendar, and indeed the UK fairs calendar as a whole.

Insta fair summary and dates
Exciting Instagram fairs made up of a roster of 50-60 hand-picked exhibitors offering a wide range of wares, from vintage linen and French furniture to gardenalia and industrial salvage. Suitable for all and a great way to discover new dealers and Instagram accounts.

• November 27
• January 29
• February 26
• March 26

Key Hashtags:
#asfairs #asfairsinstaevent #asfairscovid19support #asfairstradetalks

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