I Love Vintage Tins
Regular readers of my blog and social media sites will know that I grew up with tins. From the mid 1970s, my parents ran a successful tinware business designing many familiar tins that we all had growing up and now…
How to be more productive in your work and home (with free …
I am one busy woman, sometimes I wonder though how productive I actually am. Running the National Vintage Wedding Fair takes up a whole heap of my time, then I have my freelance writing, this blog, managing my own and…
How to buy the perfect desk lamp
I don’t know about you, but I sit at my desk for at least 6 hours a day and I know that when I had a more corporate job, I worked at it for over 10 hours! Lighting the room…
Blogging Trends for 2016 and beyond
Yes, I realise that it is half way through 2016 but the blogging world is changing so fast, that I thought I’d share my thoughts on what to expect for the rest of 2016 and beyond. I have now been…
Kate’s Vintage Thrifting
The last few weeks have been really hectic what with managing two wedding fairs and spraining my foot (ouch) so I have hardly had any time to go thrifting! I have also been immersed in my new articles for Reloved…
3 simple ways to style your cushions
You could say that I have a thing for cushions. It is OK to not have room to sit on a sofa due to all the plumped up cushions and throws, right? But how should you display them to create effortless…
How to organise your home in 5 easy steps
I am in the process of getting organised! Now don’t get me wrong, I love an ordered home but when you live with two young children, a husband that doesn’t feel the need to put things back in the right…
A 1970s Living Room with Macrame
Photo by Kayla Stark – Look for eclectic living room design inspiration I am loving this weeks room as it has a real retro eclectic vibe to it. It is a 1970s living room in New Orleans and owned by…
1960s vintage style shoes from Ruby Shoo + a GIVEAWAY!!
I love the 1960s. I love the fashion, the interiors, the music and well basically, the sense of hope and optimism that was abundant at the time. We were sending men to the moon, we were wearing skirts shorter ever…
Get The Look: Kate Middletons Boho Style
Anyone who loves fashion won’t have failed to notice Kate Middleton’s boho style seen on her recent trip to India and Bhutan. She has embraced a relaxed modern vintage, late 60s/70s style with paisleys, patchwork cottons, long earrings and maxi dresses with…
Different ways to style the Heritage trend with a Chesterfield sofa.
The Chesterfield sofa really does represent true British heritage; our long-standing tradition of beautiful pieces, created at an unprecedented level of fine craftsmanship and detail. When I think of a Chesterfield I think of gentlemens clubs but also cosy snugs with beamed…
A velvet, pink vintage home
When two interior trends come together in one piece of furniture! Ever since Pantone announced their colour of the year as Rose Quartz (pale pink) and Serenity (pale blue) I have seen a huge rise of pastels out on the…
Vintage Fashion at the Festival of Vintage
The Festival of Vintage is back next weekend at York Racecourse and I am so excited to share that I will be there on the Saturday. And not selling or just shopping (although I bet I will be definitely doing…
My recent vintage shopping trip at Peterborough’s Festival of Antiques
Last week I went to The Festival of Antiques at Peterborough Showground for a vintage shopping trip and bought some orange lovelies! Mostly from the same sellers too! All of these except the Le Creuset pot, came from Holland and sold…
Brightly Coloured Vintage Style Homewares from Pineapple Retro
You all know that I love vintage and choose it for my home. However, I also love mixing it with modern and vintage style pieces here and there and I know that you sometimes prefer new pieces that remind you…
1960s vintage style shoes from Clarks and the V&A Museum
Last year I shared the collaboration between the V&A and Oasis, where the retailer designed signature pieces with traditional prints from the museum’s archives. Well last season also saw another collaboration for the V&A with Clarks who are back with another collection that…
Pretty pastels from Le Creuset’s Oasis range
I often write about Le Creuset as they are one of the kitchen brands that have stood the test of time. Their saucepans even appeared in my book! But whenever I write about them, I am always talking about the…
