something for the weekend

As you may know, I have a bit of a thing for vintage. I do love a good rummage, me. So I wanted to visit this rather spiffy-sounding event the last time it came to Nottingham. But life got in … Continue reading

now for your neck!

I thought I would try something new with my wooden birdies. Now you can wear one around your neck! I tried out the one above and wore it to the Pretty Dandy Flea, as it went nicely with my frock. … Continue reading

thank you

Well, lad is back at school today. He seems fine. My partner, less so. But, having lost both my own parents a few years ago, I know that over time, he will be. I just wanted to say a big … Continue reading

no words

I only vaguely remember being nine years old. It was the end of the 1970s. I was at primary school, although they called it junior school then. Lucky enough to be happy and secure in my home life, I had … Continue reading

trevira temptation

As I previously suspected, I think I may be heading down a road of no return. And that road is paved with man-made fibres. Not only have I been wearing – and receiving compliments upon – my Crimplene crush, but … Continue reading

rummage results

I may have mentioned that when we visited Lyme Regis on our way home from Dorset last week, my favourite shop for a good rummage was, unfortunately, closed. There are other good rummaging venues in Lyme Regis, however. And I am … Continue reading