The 1940s, the war years, a time of rationing, make do and mend and keep calm and carry on
On Sunday I went to The Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace. It’s advertised as ‘The definitive event for anyone with a love of textile based crafts’, so I though, ‘Yep, that’s right up my street!’ and booked tickets.… Continue Reading
When Pretty Retro contacted me and asked if I’d like to choose a garment on their website to review on the blog I instantly knew what I would choose. I had been coveting a pair of bright red wide leg… Continue Reading
I’m in the process of having a massive clear out and I’m initially getting rid of a few bits of brand new, never worn vintage style lingerie, all with their tags attached. They’re just taking up room in my wardrobe and… Continue Reading
Apologies for the radio silence last week but I had a really crappy week. I won’t go into it because it was all work related but needless to say I was a very happy bunny when 5pm hit on Friday.… Continue Reading
When Mills & Boon followed me on Twitter a little flutter danced inside. What a blast from the past! I used to read Mills & Boon romance books when I was a teenager, you know when I was angsty and tied… Continue Reading
I love Netflix, I’ve had it for a couple of years now and love being able to dip into a wealth of films, documentaries and tv series whenever there’s nothing on normal television. As with other streaming services, Netflix produce… Continue Reading
Well, it’s nearing the end of January and already one of my goals for this year is out of the window. I had vowed to myself that I would post on here more often, and it started well, but then… Continue Reading
Every Christmas I like to have a new dress to wear, whether it be for those fabulous evening parties, a work’s do or just to dress up a little on Christmas Day, something I do every year despite the tuts… Continue Reading
After recently reading Liz’s wonderful post from The Vintage Inn blog about her own vintage influences I started to really think about where my love of vintage actually came from. It’s always been in my blood, ever since I was… Continue Reading
A little while back I was approached by photographer and editor Mathew Keller to see if I would do a review of the magazine In Retrospect. As a subscriber already I, of course, jumped at the chance but it’s taken… Continue Reading
