Autumn is finally here, the evenings are getting darker and the clocks soon will be put back, so it is now time to cosy up your home. I love this time of year, I enjoy adding fluffy throws and textured…
Recently I was asked along to a workshop hosted by Annie Sloan at her colourful HQ in Oxfordshire. It was a real pleasure to meet her and to have a go at some paint techniques; learning from the lady herself…
I love to hang pieces of art on my wall, whether it is a photo, something my children have drawn or even my favourite album covers. Rather than buying frames which always feel a little more staged, I like the…
A mid century living room looks perfect in so many settings; from a city apartment to a family home as it’s clean lines create a calm mood and uncluttered feel but can sometimes seem unobtainable due to the prices of…
I have teamed up with the charity Emmaus UK for Recycle Week, to promote the amazing work that they do there. Emmaus helps the homeless, not by giving them shelter for the night, but by giving them a home for…
100 Years of Fashion Illustration is a new book, published by Laurence King Publishing written by Cally Blackman. It is a fantastic reference for any vintage fashion fan, sharing 400 illustrations from the Edwardian era through to the noughties which…
Finding a piece of wall art that you connect with can be hard. When I go to shops like IKEA for example, while I like the furniture with its sleek lines, the canvas prints can sometimes leave me a little…
Brighten up your decking or even a kids room by creating a brightly coloured tyre footstool from an old thrown away item. Add vintage fabric to give it a retro feel, then sit back, put your feet up, grab an…
I have created a calm, nostalgic feel for my daughter which has been perfect for her as a baby and will work through to about 10 years old, based on using vintage and handmade pieces. Here are some of the…
For many of us in the vintage world we know all about a vintage festival, and in fact go to them regularly. But for many, it is totally new and people can be unsure what to expect, what to wear…
Vintage Garden History: Amateur gardening was a popular pastime in the 1930s, with rows of neat flower beds in the front and back gardens of the newly built suburbs. These quickly turned into allotment styled gardens in the 1940s as…
I just have to share with you these fabulous bag charms which are so tongue in cheek about all of us Instagram people! They are by False Friends, who are made up of the talented Claire Spake (who designs all…
Whether you want a vintage looking Prosecco or gin bar at your wedding or something a little different at a birthday barbeque, then why not make a mobile suitcase bar. Simply fill it with a few glasses, a cocktail shaker…
How do you store your vintage accessories and handbags? Or maybe you display them so that everyone can appreciate them or in a way that makes them easily accessible. Here is what I do with mine. Hang them on the…
As you are here already I am sure you know exactly why mid century or vintage furniture is the best to have in your home, but maybe you are still wavering, or new to vintage. There are so many reasons…
This week I am off to a networking business event filled with entrepreneurs and journalists who I want to meet. As usual, I have been so busy juggling business and family that I haven’t had much time to prepare but…
When I think of summer I think of maxi dresses. There is something so romantic and also practical about wearing a long flowing dress on holiday or on a balmy afternoon. But how about choosing a vintage maxi dress rather…
