Collections
I’ve never particularly been one for collecting things in the past. Not to say I wasn’t a hoarder: I’d tend to buy pretty things indiscriminately, fall out of love with them over time, then have a mass...
View ArticleThrift-ola!
Goodness me, will you just look at all the lovely things for sale over on brand new online vintage shop Thrift-ola? Thrift-ola is the brainchild of the talented Leona from ex-jewellery label Lady Luck...
View ArticleBoot sale buys
The icing on the cake of a lovely Easter weekend at my parents’ was visiting the local Chelford Car Boot – second-biggest in the UK, apparently – and picking up these bargains. A super8 cine camera,...
View ArticleVintage on Etsy UK, part 2
Another round-up of lovely vintage goodies from Etsy sellers here in the UK. The Laughing Songbird has a focus on animalia, with some curios and cute Scandi-style homeware thrown in. Ladylike homewares...
View ArticleCarter’s steam fair
I do look forward to when Carter’s Steam Fair rolls into town. A travelling funfair firmly inspired by Victorian sideshows and vintage attractions, it’s always a a feast for the eyes — but I’m far too...
View ArticleBlitz London: a vintage department store
When Blitz opened a few moths ago, I found the idea of a vintage department store – or ‘vintage lifestyle destination’ as they put it – a bit odd. But having finally visited last weekend, I think...
View ArticleMidcentury style at Fashion For Home
There’s some great mid-century modern inspired furniture pieces to be found at Berlin-based Fashion For Home. The site is new to the UK and focuses on innovative and stylish home furniture from an...
View ArticleBrighton home buys
I brought back a few souvenirs for the house from Brighton, and gave the fireplace yet another rearrange… I was happy to spot the Cable & Cotton shop in Brighton as I’d been hovering over the...
View ArticleRecent sews and The Shop
Firstly, thank you so much for all your comments and messages about Yoni. It was amazing to hear what a loved little cat he is from all corners of the internet, and hearing from you really did help me...
View ArticleBrooklyn shopping
We went to the famous Brooklyn Flea, but to the Saturday one at Fort Greene, not the main Williamsburg one. It was pretty good – quite small (I guess the main one is bigger) and a lot of vendors...
View ArticleVintage trinkets in my Etsy shop
Just a quick one to say that I’ve added a new section to my Etsy shop with some midcentury, vintage and antique bits and bobs. My collection is just getting too big and some has to go! Head over here...
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