Me and My Freddies
Back in the 1940s and 50s, Americans knew how to wear jeans. To be fair they probably still do, but at a time when we were still living through austerity, the US wore their jeans with style. They wore them…
Style your vintage garden
In the busy modern world, it’s appealing to think that your garden can be a peaceful place to escape to, a place that takes you back in time and away from the abruptness of day-to-day life. Creating a vintage garden…
Monsoon: Vintage Style
I have to admit that I love Monsoon. I worked for them throughout the 90s and have recently rediscovered them due to spending more time at St Pancras station due to my consultancy work. I love their boho style which is…
We Love…Planet Sputnik Homestyle
Over the last year so many people have asked me if I live in the stunning home featured on the front of my book, “Style Your Modern Vintage Home“. I can reveal that alas it is not mine, but belongs…
A visit to The Cornershop, Bethnall Green
Do you remember the days when there was a small corner shop on the corner of every street? Last week we at Your Vintage Life took a trip to Bethnal Green to visit The Cornershop – the fantastic art project by Sew…
We Love…Molecular Shapes
“The Festival of Britain in 1951 wasn’t just about great design, it was also about science. Displays in the Dome of Discovery revealed for the first time molecular structures explaining our universe and this was seen by millions. The science…
Get The Look: Front Doors
The front door is the focal point of your home’s façade and primary entrance into your house and life. Dressed with the correct choice of door furniture with an appealing traditional door knob, knocker and letterbox it can provide a…
We Love: 1920s Barware
The history of 1920s barware: Prohibition in America from 1920 to 1933 dictated a ban on the commercial sale of alcohol. This drove bars and clubs underground with all night dancing and of course drinking. In an age of decadence…
Everything’s Rosy
Today it is our little girl’s 4th birthday. It appears she has only been bought pink things…not an issue as she loves it all but it has been a bit of a pink overload. (Let’s campaign for alternative colours please!)…
Get The Look: 1960s Vintage Bar
We recently had a fabulous 1960s bar for sale at Your Vintage Life. It was quite large, covered in black vinyl faux leather and we thought it would make a great counter for a shop. It was snapped up by…
The Etsy Christmas Press Show
Etsy are famous for their beautifully hand made gifts – from homewares to fashion to jewellery they showcase the best in UK craftsmanship. Often thought of as American, the British section has grown and is totally credible. We were lucky…
Our Fabulous 5: Vintage Camping
So who has chosen to not go abroad this year, but stay put instead and go camping in the UK? We are going to the Isle of White this summer and are looking forward to pootling about in our camper…
Fabulous 5: Vintage Picnicware
Now the sun seems to be shining most days, our weekends are filled with BBQs rather than going on picnics. This old tradition seems to be a fading one, with us preferring to stay at home rather than getting on our bikes…
Get The Look: The Vintage Home Office
“Working from home is a modern trend, with so many of us enjoying the flexibility this brings us especially when managing our own business. With the arrival of the home computer in the 1981, internet in the early 1990s and…
Fabulous 5: Vintage Festival Fashion
As so many people are off to Glastonbury tomorrow (we are not jealous at all…much!) we thought we would continue this weeks festival style theme. With so many great acts playing – from Caro Emerald to Arcade Fire, to De…
Get The Look: Vintage Gardens
With this lovely weather setting in, we are spending more and more time in the garden, sitting in a striped vintage deck chair, bought for our DIY wedding a few years back. With plans afoot for decking, I’ve been busy…
Hats off to Royal Ascot
To celebrate Royal Ascot this week today we are sharing some of our favourite vintage hats available to buy on Etsy right now. Click on the links to find out more 1. Rosebud pink veil 2. Snood pattern 3. Turquoise…
