“Enamel kitchenware has been around since the 1700s but it wasn’t until the 1930s that it actually became fashionable. The inter war housewife loved it for it’s easy to clean, non-porous finish as well as its chic new look. As…
It’s January – traditionally a time for new years resolutions, detoxes, new fitness regimes, healthy eating or maybe a month of no drinking. We at Your Vintage Life don’t believe in new years resolutions as such – if you want to make…
It has been a great vintage loving week again remembering all the we loved when we were younger! All the photos were posted on the Your Vintage Life Facebook page and you guys added some great comments. Half penny sweets – We know retro sweets have…
January is an exciting time, we are packed full of hope for the year ahead. But there’s also one less exciting thing that needs to be done and that’s your tax return. Boo Hiss….we hate having to do our accounts!…
It has been a tough week here at YVL with family illness and as I write I’m not sure what the future holds. So this week I’m not going to share the usual ramblings of orange purchases but instead simply share…
Those of you that know us well, know that Kate, our director, loves a pretty vintage frock. Finding one that fits though isn’t always easy so choosing a vintage style one is often the best choice. We have a great…
I’m sure everyone loves Ladybird books and that they remind us all of our childhoods. Learning to read with Peter and Jane in the 1970s was the norm, as well as discovering new lessons such as nature studies, how our…
Tomorrow would have been vintage icon Elvis’ 79th birthday. Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. He has sold over one billion records globally – more than any other artist. He also served his country in the U.S.…
It has been a great vintage loving week again remembering all the we loved when we were younger! All the photos were posted on the Your Vintage Life Facebook page and you guys added some great comments. Who couldn’t live without the Kids from Fame? The…
We have some awesome sponsors here at Vintage Academy. We are proud to have them on board plus they provide some great gifts for the goody bags for all the people who come to our events! One of these is…
It’s always a funny week between Christmas and New Year. The presents and food still seem to be flowing, the house is in chaos and the prospect of work seems a chore. Our celebrations continued with different family and friends…
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone for your custom, support and friendship in 2013
New Years Eve – whether its a night you go out on, or stay in on, its definitely a night for fun and celebration. Todays blog shows five vintage inspired buys that will make your evening go with a bang……
2013 has been a great one for us at Your Vintage Life. Here’s a round up of some of our best bits! The Book This time last year I was busy writing my first book, Style Your Modern Vintage…
Did you catch our ‘Do you Remember’ posts this busy Christmas week? Here’s a round-up of any you may off missed. All the photos were posted on our Your Vintage Life Facebook page and you guys added your likes and added some great comments. Bunty Annuals…
Well Christmas Day is over, the turkey should all have been eaten and now it’s that time before New Years Eve when, to be honest, there’s not that much to do! This is when we take time to reflect on the…
Well Christmas came and went pretty quickly really, and when there are children involved it seems to go even quicker. We’ve all had a lovely time and received some lovely presents (mainly modern ones this year!) Christmas Eve was very…
