Image courtesy of Park Circus/Paramount Would you believe that it’s been a whole four years since I started blogging? Where did that time go? Not only that, it’s 40 years since the film Grease was released. Yes, 40 years! Can… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1940s CC41 Blouse – The Vintage Bazaar 1930s Navy Skirt – Made by Me 1930s Navy Scarf – Made by Me 1930s Navy Crochet Handbag – Kate Kitsch Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings – Shepton Mallet Flea Market 1930s Style Viviene shoes – Hotter Shoes I’ve been a… Continue Reading
One thing I’m going to try and do more of on the blog is to show you some of the original 1920s, 30s and 40s magazines, catalogues and books from my collection. Today, I thought I’d start with a recent… Continue Reading
Yes folks, it’s that time of year again where I figure out all of the gorgeous vintagey projects I want to do throughout the forthcoming months. As there are so many of them, I’ve decided to treat this as a… Continue Reading
One thing I love about blogging is all the like minded people you get to meet online. One such person is Kristen from Verity Vintage Studio, a blog I have been following for a few years now. Kristen and I… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Christmas Jumper – Made by Betty Sparkle’s Vintage Knitwear 1930s Red Beret – Made by Me 1930s Grey Wool Skirt – Made by Me Black Lace-up Knee High Boots – eBay Red Drop Earrings – Made by Me This outfit, which I wore on Christmas… Continue Reading
Happy New Year! Yes, it’s that time of year again when I look back over the last 12 months and review all the vintage garments I’ve made. It’s been an odd kind of a year because I was much more… Continue Reading
Outfit Details 1930s Winter Coat in Teal Wool – Made by Me 1930s Teal Wool Hat – The Washerwoman Faux Fur Scarf – Helen Moore 1930s Brown Suede Gloves – Stardust Year Vintage 1930s Brown Leather Handbag – Dairy House Antiques 1930s Brown Leather Shoes – UK Charm Vintage 1930s… Continue Reading
One thing that often crops up on the blog, and on my social media, whenever I post anything to do with 1930s crochet is the fact that people seem to struggle to find patterns to use for their own projects.… Continue Reading
On Sunday I had the usual email newsletter from Sky TV telling me about upcoming shows for the week. Usually I have a quick flick through but nothing really catches my eye. However, this time was different and at the… Continue Reading
