{"id":728,"date":"2016-03-03T14:25:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T14:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=728"},"modified":"2025-01-15T18:29:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T18:29:29","slug":"carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p>Roll up, roll up and welcome to the Smithers Carnival!! Well, not exactly, but we have got a few fairground treats in store for you lovely lot.\u00a0March is finally upon us and much to Mr Smither\u2019s delight, the chilly northwesterly winds will carry the weird sights and wonderful sounds of the Mid Lent Fair to Stamford once again. \u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The street fair arrives as usual on Mothering Sunday (March 6th people \u2013 best not forget if you want to live to see another day) and our lovely old town is brought to life with traditional games, candy floss galore and white knuckle rides that threaten to reacquaint you with your half digested hotdog. Nice.<\/p>\n<p>The Mid Lent Fairs a bit of a marmite scenario with Stamfordians. People either love it or hate it. For me, its all just a bit of fun, reminders of my misspent youth round every corner and fuel to the fire for my deep rooted interest in fairground artwork, tattoo skills and even a bearded lady or two.<\/p>\n<p>My love of vintage fairs and the freakish wonders of travelling circuses remains firmly in tact and as passionate as ever. So much so, that when I stumbled across some amazing homeware designs that bore a strong carnival style, it was an absolute no brainer for Smithers to create a collection that would see the fun of the fair brought indoors.\u00a0Therefore this month&#8217;s blog highlights my favourite pieces and how you can transform your own living space into something that encapsulates the Big Top without being over the top.<\/p>\n<h2>STATEMENT TATTOO WALLPAPER<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/tattoo.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-730\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-730 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tattoo-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"tattoo\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tattoo-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tattoo.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Having carefully built up our collection of statement wallpapers and murals, nothing gives me more pleasure (this is the clean version folks) than to kickstart this feature with our uber cool Tattoo Wallpaper.<\/p>\n<p>Opting for a feature wall can prove tricky and easily look a little contrived but can be the icing on the cake when done right.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re going to be drawing attention to this space, so its vital you choose the right wall. Best to avoid walls cluttered with \u00a0doors and windows but don&#8217;t be afraid to make the most of architectural features like chimney breasts or alcoves.<\/p>\n<p>For<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/denim-tub-chair.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-732 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/denim-chair-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"denim-chair\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/denim-chair-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/denim-chair.jpg 669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a> the colourphobes amongst you who just can\u2019t face a fully painted or papered room, this is the perfect antidote to being a complete dullard when it comes to interior design. Harsh but true.<\/p>\n<p>Our Tattoo Wallpaper is a vintage masterpiece designed by Cookie Bros for NLXL and is bedecked with painted ladies, fork tongued dragons, poisoned daggers and voodoo artifacts. Now tell me that isn\u2019t the perfect backdrop to any carnival themed room!<\/p>\n<p><em>Be brave people \u2013 you won&#8217;t regret it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>DENIM CHESTERFIELD<\/h2>\n<p>Whenever you look into the history of the circus or traditional street fairs, you\u2019ll find they are both steeped in tradition so it\u2019s only fitting that the classic and traditional lines of a Chesterfield should take pride of place in your carnival living space.<\/p>\n<p>We never do things by halves at Smithers though so our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/living-room\/chesterfield-sofas.html\">Chesterfield Sofa<\/a> is clothed in contemporary denim and guarantees to inject bags of character into your room, like the many adventurous souls you find at the fair.<\/p>\n<p>The brass studwork even offers a nod towards the highly intricate industrial side of carnival life. It\u2019s also bloody comfy, which is vital in my book!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/denim-tub-chair.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-733\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leather-travel-trunk-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"leather-travel-trunk\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leather-travel-trunk-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/leather-travel-trunk.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a>TRAVEL TRUNK<\/h2>\n<p>Every room needs storage (kids crap, DVD&#8217;s, wife when she\u2019s giving you grief&#8230;) and in true Big Top style, our storage offering comes in the shape of our perfectly quirky Travel Trunk. Sadly the dark eyed Romany beauty doesn\u2019t come with it, but our bespoke British made trunk does give you bags of vintage styling at its very best.\u00a0The striped leather casing looks every inch the part and boasts of stamps and stickers from far away travels, whilst the copper studs and leather handles complete the piece superbly.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, its almost too good to dull up with TV mags and cold cups of tea &#8211; craftsmanship like this demands bottles of apothecary potions, Ringmaster whips and a tot of rum!<\/p>\n<h2>GRAMOPHONE LAMP<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/gramophone-table-lamp.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-734\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-734 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/gramophone-table-lamp-296x300.jpg\" alt=\"gramophone-table-lamp\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/gramophone-table-lamp-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/gramophone-table-lamp.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Subtle lighting is everything when it comes to achieving a relaxing space but that doesn\u2019t mean you need to scrimp on style. Fortunately for you, Smither&#8217;s Gramophone Lamp provides equal quantities of both by the shed load.<\/p>\n<p>Our Gramophone Table Lamp oozes vintage charm and harps back to a bygone era of wind up gramophones that proudly provided Carnival goers with pomp and ceremony.\u00a0I have a dangerous penchant for quirky lighting, but I bloody love this lamp, possibly because it reminds me of myself?! Pure class with just the right amount of eccentricity. Go with it. Please.<\/p>\n<h2>PHRENOLOGY TATTOO HEAD<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-735 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phrenology-tattoo-head-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"phrenology-tattoo-head\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phrenology-tattoo-head-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phrenology-tattoo-head.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Phrenology is a study of the structure of the skull to determine a person\u2019s character and mental capacity, and it\u2019s quite clear to see our tattooed man is of strong mind and has only the best advice to offer in life.<\/p>\n<p>Decorated in vintage tattoo artwork and complete with awe inspiring strap lines like &#8220;I am the Captain of my Soul&#8221;, Smithers Phrenology Tattoo Bust adds just the right amount of 19th century science and carnival styling to any space.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve got this fella in my mancave and found he works well perched upon a desk or bookshelf in a dark and moody corner, adding light and shade to the room.<\/p>\n<h2>THE HAND<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-736 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/the-hand-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"the-hand\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/the-hand-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/the-hand.jpg 637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>&#8220;Freaks of Nature and Human Cannonballs this way Ladies and Gents!&#8221;\u00a0Point your paying guests (well, your mates) in the right direction (to the wine and beer fridge possibly?) with the Smither\u2019s Hand Light.<\/p>\n<p>Strings of carnival lights and lamps are always a prominent feature with street fairs and the circus, so be sure to add plenty of eccentric illumination to your room.<\/p>\n<p>This is not an area to scrimp on for carnival styling so to make the most of The Hand, place this vintage style wall decor on a prominent wall and if that doesn\u2019t grab their attention, this beauty has the option of flashing bulbs!<\/p>\n<h2>TATTOO CUSHION<\/h2>\n<p>Comfort is paramount (I\u2019m too old and have got too many kids for it not to be) and no room would be complete without soft furnishings and you\u2019ll find our Tattoo Cushion is the icing on the carnival cake. [huge_it_share]<\/p>\n<p>This quirky cushion is embroidered with old tattoo art of the rose and swallow that\u2019s more likely to be found on the arm of a handsome sailor strolling through the fair with his sweetheart.<\/p>\n<p>Emblazoned on the front is the instruction &#8220;Time to Relax&#8221; which is exactly what you\u2019ll be doing when this stylish piece completes your carnival inspired room.<\/p>\n<p>And there you have it my friends \u2013 seven steps to ensuring the perfect Smithers Carnival space. Spring is almost upon us so there\u2019s no better time to make over a room that\u2019s in need of a facelift and breathe new life into your home.<\/p>\n<p>The classic styles embraced by carnival home-wares have been paraded for centuries and you can guarantee they\u2019ll be around for many more, so bite the carnival bullet people.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time ladies and gentlemen,<\/p>\n<p><em>Mr Smithers<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareRoll up, roll up and welcome to the Smithers Carnival!! 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