Natasha Francis founder of UK antiques lifestyle brand, The Urban Vintage Affair, is embarking on an exciting new chapter as on 17th April she unveils her retail collection at the prestigious Sims Vintage Antiques Centre. Breaking ground from her successful online platform, Francis brings her signature flair and passion for design to a physical space, inviting enthusiasts to explore her curated selections firsthand.
Located within the newly expanded Sims Vintage Antiques Centre, nestled in the heart of Henley-In-Arden near Birmingham, Founded and managed by the esteemed Phil Sims, this family-run establishment boasts over a decade of heritage, situated within the charming Yew Tree Farm Shopping Village.
Natasha's vibrant personality and expertise have gained her regular appearances on renowned television shows, including BBC’s The Bidding Room and Salvage Hunters: The Restorers. and The Great Antiques Challenge.
Through these platforms, she brings a fresh, youthful perspective to the world of antiques, captivating audiences with her infectious energy and distinctive modern approach to the trade. The Urban Vintage Affair is a brand for all lovers of design, vintage and interiors. sells traditional antique homeware accessories for a new generating of modern creatives.
Natasha’s retail cabinet (number 12) promises an immersive experience for visitors.The current themed collections shown in the cabinet space:
• English Pewter kitchen accessories and contrasted with silver top vanity jars
• Haberdashery sewing and textile related accessories including a Chatelaine
• Salvage Brassware pieces of plaques, fragments and escutcheons
• Alternative Portrait Art of Georgian ebony framed silhouettes and commercial copper printing plates
So if you are ever in Henley in Arden, do pop in and check out this wonderful store. Yew Tree Farm Craft Centre Pettiford Lane,
Wootton Wawen, Henley-In-Arden, West Midlands B95 6BY.
Wootton Wawen, Henley-In-Arden, West Midlands B95 6BY.
This marks the second retail venture for The Urban Vintage Affair, following the successful collaboration with HOSEF store in London. Stay tuned for future updates and expansion plans by following The Urban Vintage Affair on social media, and join the movement to #LookAtAntiquesDifferently.