V: Vladimir Tretchikoff
Vladimir Tretchikoff is one of the most successful artists of all time -his Chinese Girl painting has been reproduced the most out of any other image in the 20th century. While many love him, many don’t – at the time even…
Our Fabulous Five: Cosy vintage inspired buys for a chilly January
Without stating the obvious, January is cold – cold, wet and dark. OK, its not as cold as its been in past years but this month is a month of wanting to feel warm, cosy and comfy…and hoping it doesn’t…
Do you Remember?
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 added some great comments as always! Did you love Olivia Newton John? We wore the…
Making Vintage Your Business: Advertising
Our first business column for Vintage Life was published this month. We offer advice to vintage businesses every month which is also a great opportunity for people to get their name into the magazine! We answered 2 questions – here…
Our Vintage Life
It’s been hard getting back into the swing of things here at Your Vintage Life! Christmas was so lovely especially as we managed to really switch off from work which can be a rare thing when you manage a business…
Get The Look: refreshing your spare room
Easter will soon be upon us and Grandma is on her way over to stay. This normally would be a great occasion but there’s no room at the moment. Putting our thinking caps on, there’s only one solution bar raising the…
We Love…Vintage Enamelware
“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…
Our Fabulous Five: Healthy Living buys for vintage fans
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…
Do you Remember?
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…
Making Vintage Your Business: End of Year Accounts!
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!…
Our Vintage Life
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…
Get The Look: Tatyanna Vintage Style
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…
We Love…Ladybird books
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…
Our fabulous Five: Elvis inspired vintage buys
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.…
Do you Remember?
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…
Making Vintage Your Business: Meet our Sponsor
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…
Our Vintage Life
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…
