This seems to be a week for confessions on my part. As well as sharing the dirty secret of my slovenly ways over half term, here I am, ‘fessing up again. I have realised during the course of this week … Continue reading
Tag Archives: vintage
chair envy
Yesterday I took some of my cushions for an afternoon out. It was only around the corner from home, but it made the world of difference. I’d got bored of photographing my cushions in my house, on my chairs. And … Continue reading
irrational desire
Sometimes, although you know it’s irrational, you just want things. This doesn’t mean that you necessarily go and out get the things, but the desire is there nonetheless. So it is with me and vintage sewing baskets. It’s not that … Continue reading
thrift of the day
Ahh, the weekend! How pleasant! And what better way to spend it than trawling a few charity shops! Actually, I usually find my best bargains early- or mid-week, when everyone else is at work and the shops have had time … Continue reading
fair deals
Would you believe, I went to my first proper antiques fair only yesterday? Difficult to believe and a bit remiss of me I know, but it’s true. I’ve done car boots, I’ve done craft fairs, I’ve done junk shops, I’ve … Continue reading
location, location, location
Strictly speaking, I shouldn’t be posting these as they’re not really mine to post. My friend Maria has a fabulous eye for vintage treasures, as I know from sharing a stall with her. I’m helping her to turn her collection of vintage British souvenir … Continue reading