Did you know that the Distance Selling Rules have changed? Do you even know that there was such a thing as Distance Selling Rules? Basically anyone selling items online, whether new or second hand need to abide by these rules…
Well it has been a very busy week but also a fabulous week. First up was the Festival of Vintage in York organised by Discover Vintage. We all went up for the weekend as I was signing books across the…
This week we present to you the fabulous vintage 1950s style from LoveurLook. We caught up with the founder to find out more about the business, the inspirations and the recent collection. YVL: What inspired you to start your business?…
We totally fell in love with Swatch while writing the book last year. It totally sums up the 1980s style with it’s bright colours and fun design. “In 1983, a revolution in watches hit our high streets called Swatch. Designed…
Last week fantastic home retailer Graham & Green launched a great new homewares range using the works of ‘king of kitsch’ Vladimir Tretchikoff. These are official pieces, licensed by the commercial arm of the Tretchikoff Foundation and made in South Africa where Tretchikoff spent most of…
In todays vintage nostalgia blog read all of Your Vintage Life’s ‘Do you Remember’ posts from this weeks shorter list due to the bank holiday. So, what do you remember? Did you remember wearing large blue gym knickers in the 1970s…
This may sound like a corporate activity but “networking” with other vintage businesses is a worthwhile thing to do! Being proactive and meeting likeminded people is not only valuable for your business, but offers you some personal support and words…
We had such a great Easter last weekend: spending quality time with the family was a real joy. We had an Easter egg hunt in the garden which the children enjoyed to the max (the sugar high was legendary!) and…
Today’s Get The Look post features the pure drool-worthy English Rose kitchens. Having featured one in our book Style Your Modern Vintage Home we have secretly dreamed of owning one. This is the one we featured courtesy of Sarah from…
There’s no time like the past as Discover Vintage is thrilled to present the 4th year of the Festival of Vintage in York. And it’s this weekend so really there’s no time like the present to put it in your…
Tomorrow (the 23rd of April) marks the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth. Shakespeare is considered by many to be the greatest playwright of all time. He lived during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I and coined hundreds of…
In todays vintage nostalgia blog read all of Your Vintage Life’s ‘Do you Remember’ posts from this week. As ever, we had fun sharing and you had fun commenting! So, what do you remember vintage lovers…? We all remembered watching the iconic Play Away in the…
Organising the Festival of Vintage In 2011 I decided to think big! I set about launching my first vintage festival with music, cars, dancing and amazing vintage traders. Arranging a large event comes with lots of responsibility; requires great planning,…
Doesn’t it feel better and dare I say it even easier when the sun is shining. We have spent so much time In the garden, with the children as well as gardening. The tulips are out, the grass is now…
This week we meet another one of our sponsors: Rachel from Vintage Actually. YVL: Tell us all about yourself My name is Rachel, I am from Northamptonshire but now live in Lincoln with my husband and daughter. I went to…
Tonight sees the return of Salvage Hunters with Drew Pritchard. Modern day treasure hunter, Drew Pritchard, is one of the UK’s top decorative antique dealers. Always on the hunt for that elusive gem, Drew travels the length and breadth of…
Easter, apart from being an important religious holiday, is traditionally a time for friends, family, gifts and food. Get your vintage shopping fix this Spring with 5 buys we at Your Vintage Life think any vintage lover will adore! All available on…
