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Kate

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Bag charms poking fun at the picture perfect Insta lifestyle

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…

How to make a vintage suitcase bar for your gin cocktail party

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…

6 ways to display and store your vintage accessories and handbags

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…

10 reasons to buy vintage furniture for your home

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…

4 reasons why I wear vintage fashion to business events

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…

How to wear a vintage maxi dress this summer (without looking like …

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…

How to make an upcycled magazine rack using copper pipe

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…

What to buy a vintage loving Dad this Father’s Day

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…

Blue kingfisher cushion by Perkins and Morley

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.…

How to use vintage fabric in your home

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…

My 10 favourite fashion and home vintage blogs

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.…

10 things you hear when you are a vintage fashion fan

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…

How to make an upcycled clothes peg wreath

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…

How to buy vintage fashion and homewares in a charity shop

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

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…

How to make a Vintage enamel upcycled Bird Feeder

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…

Fashion at The Festival of Vintage (plus win a pair of tickets!)

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…


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