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Rosalilium
www.rosalilium.com
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A personal lifestyle blog about thrifting, vintage, daily outfits, reusing, restyling, refreshing, aspirations, dreams, travel and pretty things.
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Recipe: Coconut Prawns

I love coconut and I love prawns so why not just mix the two together and be done with it already! I actually had a dish similar to this at the Thai restaurant we went to last week for our anniversar...

8 h ago 1 person likes this

How to Make Marshmallow Vodka

I am a bit of a fan of infusing vodkas following the succesful toffee, blackberry and raspberry vodka’s I made last year. And so I thought I would get the marshmallows involved this time to mak...

1 day ago 1 person likes this

University of Northampton Graduate Show 2012

Last week I was invited as a VIP guest to the University of Northampton graduate fashion show at the world famous Silverstone circuit. Sadly the models weren’t walking the circuit in their ware...

2 days ago

Chocolate Mint Leaves

Last week on Domestic Sluttery I shared my recipe for chocolate mint leaves. They are utterly divine and perfectly refreshing in warmer weather. Have a gander if you are intrigued about vegetation co...

2 days ago

Outfit: For a Fashion Show

Last night I was a VIP guest for the University of Northampton’s Graduate Fashion Show held at the world famous Silverstone which is located about 25 minutes away from where I live. It was a re...

5 days ago

Car Boot Finds Pt 28

We managed to get round two car boot sales this weekend. It looked like it was about to rain the whole time and it was rather cold. But with my big thick socks, wellies and coat on I was ready for a ...

21 may 12

Mix Up, Look Sharp: CamTam Cooler

Being British we are rarely in want for something cooler however when the sun does shine for those few weeks around the corner, we can be prepared! This drink is a big glass – lots of ice ̵...

19 may 12

Outfit: Vintage Evening Dress

WIWT Some dresses are simply fun to wear. This dress is exactly that. Fun. Oh, and beautiful too. Taking these outfit photos was great fun and I think that might show! It is a cream and white vintage...

18 may 12

Cybher: Lessons Learned and Blogging Tips

As I mentioned in my post about attending Cybher, I am going to share some of the key lessons learned at conference. Of course, there were many more sessions than I was able to attend, so there is pl...

16 may 12

Outfit: Blue Disco Dress

(Outfit – Dress: Vintage, Tights: New Look, Shoes: New Look) WIWT I found a new brick wall! Hoorah! Long time readers will know that I am all about the brick wall backdrop for my outfit photos....

16 may 12

The One Where I Attend Cybher

This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the Cybher conference. I had been hankering to go after seeing lots of buzz on the tinterweb for the past six months or so, but lack of funds meant ...

14 may 12

Coconut Macaroons

Last night I suddenly realised that I had completely lost my baking mojo and have not baked anything at all since I moved to Northampton. Craziness! So in a bid to rectify this sad state affairs I lo...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

In Instagram Lately…

It has been a while since my last ‘Week in Instagram’ post. So I thought I would share a few of my favourite Instagram snaps of late. 1. Amazing vintage milk bottles I found on my thrifti...

09 may 12

Trip to the Royal Albert Hall

Last Friday I had the amazing opportunity of making free use of a box at the Royal Albert Hall. The gorgeous Imelda May was playing and I hot-stepped it down to London straight after work. I have alw...

08 may 12

Outfit: Coral and Cobalt

It has been a funny old week, but outfits like this cheer me right up. I mean, if you’re ever feeling overwhelmed, stressed or sad, wearing bright colours can make you feel rad. Over on Domesti...

28 apr 12

Mix Up, Look Sharp: Sweet Sprint Cocktail

Elizabeth recently asked me if you could get seasonal cocktails… straightforwardly put – Yes! Weather is very much a factor of everyone’s day and in a place like the UK, we FEEL the...

27 apr 12

Car Boot Finds: Pt 27

Last weekend we popped along to a couple of car boot sales for a laid back wander and rummage. As we are new to Northampton, we are still trying to suss out where the best places to go for thrifting ...

25 apr 12

Blog Birthday Giveaway Winner

Thank you so much for all the lovely well wishes and entries for the Rosalilium two year blog birthday giveaway. As there can only be one winner I should probably just get on with it yes? I popped ov...

22 apr 12

Catching Up

Eeek! This past couple of weeks have been so hectic and Rosalilium has suffered. This makes me so sad. I miss my blogging. Anyhow, there’s no point being down in the dumps about it. I thought I...

21 apr 12

Because Wish Lists Are Not Just For Christmas

I keep finding lovely things on my browsings through the internet. It’s a little bit torture not to be able to own all the beautiful, pretty things in the world (that planned lottery win has ye...

16 apr 12

Blog Birthday: Rosalilium is Two Years Old

***Giveaway is now closed*** Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Rosalilium… Happy Birthday to you Wahoo! Rosalilium is the grand old age of 2 years old. And my how ...

13 apr 12

Car Boot Finds: Pt 26

I actually found this Singer sewing machine about 6 months ago at the Car Boot Sale but completely forgot to share it on my blog. It is a hand operated sewing machine rather than an electric one and ...

10 apr 12

I am in the Sunday Times Style

Today you might come across my face in the Sunday Times Style magazine where I am talking about my thrifting addiction to collecting vintage china. I am unbelievably honoured to have been interviewed...

08 apr 12

Interior Inspiration: Wall Displays

For a long time I have been collecting pictures, paintings, photographs, mirrors and art with the aim of hanging them on my wall in my new home. I am a visual person and love to have lots of details ...

07 apr 12

Outfit: Orange Polka Clash

I’m clashing on all fronts today. First I am pattern clashing my polka dots with my stripes. And then I am clashing a bright orange blouse with my bright red hair. Then to completely throw a cu...

05 apr 12

Home Snippet: The Cocktail Trolley

Before we moved to Northampton we came across this sweet little trolley in the British Heart Foundation furniture shop in Redditch. I think we were actually looking for something else but I spotted t...

04 apr 12

Every Woman’s Book of Home-Making (1950)

I found this book languishing in the bottom of a box at a Car Boot Sale many moons ago and I am sad to say it has since languished in the bottom of my vintage collection box too. But now I have unpac...

03 apr 12

Interior Inspiration: The Hallway

The hallway is the entrance to the house and as such I would like mine to be welcoming and inviting. However, the hallway in my new house leaves a lot to be desired. The carpet is worn and dank. The ...

30 mar 12

Found Vintage Clothes

I do love vintage clothes. I really do. I am somewhat partial to the occasional polyester 70s/80s secretary dress and I have a soft spot for shoulder pads. But generally I do not thrift my vintage f...

29 mar 12

Recipe: Spanish Tortilla

I found some potatoes languishing at the back of my cupboard and some peppers sitting lonely in the fridge yesterday. The spring onions were starting to wilt and my bowl of onion is overflowing. I ra...

28 mar 12 2 people like this

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