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…
My vintage home featured in Home Style magazine
Recently my vintage home was featured in a new magazine called Home Style. The magazine is a monthly mag featuring lots of real homes and DIY ideas all really colourful and fun. It also has recipes, styling ideas, advice and…
10 Must Have items you need to care for your vintage fashion
I spend a lot of time sourcing, buying, restoring and caring for vintage clothing. It used to be my job but now it is more for pleasure, but can be painful if items need extra work. Here are my 10…
5 ways to create a springtime vintage bedroom
As spring is just around the corner, it is the perfect time to sort through your home, declutter and then create a new space that is light and fresh. When I used to work in home retail, the next few…
Carltonware money boxes – new collection alert!
I don’t need any new collections. Fact. I have too many already but I can clearly see a new one forming! I received this ceramic piggy bank for Christmas which is made by Carltonware in the 1960s/70s. I love the…
10 For A Tenner: Vintage Mother’s Day Gifts
As a mummy I love Mother’s Day- being spoilt rotten, breakfast in bed and hopefully a small vintage gift. Last year I was a lucky mummy as I received a Nutribullet (used daily since) but this year I’m working, curating…
Orange and Blue 1960s vintage style from Next
As you know I love to feature vintage style items not just true vintage, however I tend to prefer the originals. A reproduction piece has to have something about it to win me over to be honest, so when this…
Vintage Brooch Club for Mother’s Day
Want to treat your vintage loving mummy this year? Mother’s Day is just round the corner (6th March to be exact) and what better way to surprise her than with a handpicked vintage brooch? Vintage Brooch Club is back after…
