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…
Copper as a material has been fashionable for some time now, and is seen in every room in the house. I love it, and remember having copper bathroom accessories back in the mid 90s which were alas car booted many…
Yes I realise that Father’s Day is this Sunday but there is still time to get him something that not only he will love but you will also appreciate (there are no I Love Dad slippers around here!) Here are…
I was recently delighted to receive a new kingfisher cushion through the post, to add to my ever growing collection of cushions (I think my husband has simply had enough of cushions everywhere!). It is designed by Perkins and Morley.…
I always have pieces of vintage fabric in my craft box, from large sections of collectable textiles, to small off cuts that are left over from my latest project. While out shopping at vintage fairs and festivals, I often see…
I have now been blogging for almost 7 years (wow!) and in that time I have seen blogs come and go. It takes real commitment to blog and to keep it fresh, to keep evolving while still captivating your audience.…
When you love vintage fashion, the people you know and love who don’t quite get it, are always pretty fascinated by us. Many find us a little “odd”, something I sometimes revel in. (Who wants to be “normal” anyway?) But then…
The trend for decorating our homes for special holidays is growing year on year, as just like Christmas and Easter, it is a time for relaxing with family, enjoying great food and spoiling ourselves rotten! Every year I make a wreath…
I want to start sharing some of my top tips for buying vintage when out and about. You are always telling me over on Facebook and Instagram that you cannot believe some of the small prices I spend on my collectables…
Vintage Pin Club is for all fans of nostalgia, of the iconic pieces from the 20th century that we have in our homes and would fight over at the car boot sale. For the lovers of vintage and retro, for…
Rather than buying a plastic bird feeder this spring time, why not create your own upcycled bird feeder using old bakeware that is beyond repair such as cake tins and enamel lids. They look great hanging in groups too and…
I love meeting new people especially those with a great eye for fashion, be it vintage or simply being themselves with their look. So I am so excited to be returning to The Festival of Vintage next weekend (22nd and…
If you are anything like me, you will have “To Do” lists and shopping lists all over the kitchen surfaces which get lost underneath homework and snacks. So why not create your own upcycled blackboard and get organised! I have…
We have decorated our bathrooms and kitchens in a stark white for the last 2 decades, but we are now starting to see colour creeping back in, which is perfect if you love the vintage look. With gadgets looking like…
Recently I have been busy pinning Valentine’s Day gift ideas and crafts, and have noticed how many fab ideas for gift wrapping there is. So I thought I would give some of them a go, using oddments of wallpaper, wrapping…
Working from home is a modern trend, with so many of us enjoying the flexibility this brings us especially when managing our own business so why not create a vintage office. This working space had changed much over the years. In…
