I haven’t been thrifting for a while – trying to keep a tight hold of the purse strings n’all. But I did happen upon these delightful 1940s greetings cards at my local flea market. ...
Sunshine // the smell of sun cream // eating outside // realising how to drink more water – use a straw! // Striped paper straws // doughnuts coated in icing and magic // baby animals //...
An ode to the blue rinse, the British cuppa and old ladies everywhere. You get it all with this Deirdre the tea lady tote via Emily the Pemily. The tote is on sale for £7 which leaves change from a t...
Scott Albrecht print via Little Paper Planes First sip of tea in the morning // hand sewing // watching the dusk settle over the hills from our lounge window // Only Fools and Horses (the sitcom has ...
With the launch of Wish magazine scouring the blogosphere (exciting!) I thought I’d take a look at other magazines on the market that might tempt the alternative/creative woman. There’s n...
This tote makes my heart sing, my toes tap, my hips swish and my head sway. That’s always a good thing, right? This beautiful number is currently on sale via Yoox for twelve of your English pou...
Sweetie!: 50 Delectable Treats is an adorable recipe book filled with 50 mouth-watering treats to tempt you into a sugar-enduced coma. Amen. The recipes are taken from The Hardie Grant Test Kitchen a...
A spot of period drama, a Withnail & I sampler I’m making for a good friend, wonderfully scented Hyacinths, the Heart Gallery girls sitting pretty, the tasty treats we gave out at the new e...
A Streetcar Named Desire // The Notebook // The Kill List Strangers on a train // The Skin I Live In // 30: Minutes Or Less ♥
These Jeyo Side Tables had me in a flurry when the Graham and Graham newsletter dropped in my inbox. The 50s inspired design along with the pretty coloured table top might just be ideal as a bedside ...
This More Trees Please tote by YOKE found via What I Always Wanted (more on that next week) is a Lisa pleaser. Including a delightful mustard yellow graphic print with a polite message – more t...
It is the 9th May today so here are 9 good things that are currently making me happy…just because. My friends. This was us at the weekend on the first hen do of the year – a slumber party...
Via Ruffled Blog I have two weddings to look forward to this year (both include hog roasts at the reception – oh my) therefore the dress hunt has begun. I have three options – working wit...
Oh how I adore thee Blah Blah cotton shopper from People Tree. I talk nonsense sometimes but I like to think it’s mostly positive chat. I try not to take things too seriously and appreciate eve...
The OH bought me a little treat at the weekend – a bottle of Naturally European Milk Shower Gel from The Yorkshire Soap Company in Hebden Bridge. Oo-er, it’s lovely it is. As a buyer of b...
I’m tempting fate today with a title like that but on this day, April 30th 2012, I awoke to not one single drop of rain! Woop! Woop! I think it has something to do with us booking our flights t...
This tote makes me smile. No, scrap that. This tote has me grinning from ear to ear! Some would find it naff – but I’m a girl who uses the word ‘naff’ so I feel I qualify to l...
I like a multi functional product. In these strapped-for-cash times something that works hard for its price tag leaves me feeling satisfied. Ah *contented sigh* WRAP, a magazine for reading and wrapp...
This post goes out to all the bloggers, writers and freelancers in the world (or anyone who finds themselves curled up with a laptop at home). Although I’m very grateful I have a working PC (an...
I thought I’d welcome in Monday with a big kiss as I have a smile on my face from a really fun weekend and hopefully a good week ahead! How cute is this Red “SNOG” embroidered nappa...
I’ve seen this saying ‘Make Tea Not War’ bounce around the internet for a while now. However, I’m not one to bore of things just because everyone else thinks it twee to mentio...
Festen// Waking Life// Animal Kingdom Mulholland Drive// Dazed and Confused// Le Quatrro Volte I’m a big film fan but by no means a film critic. I don’t read film reviews as I like to mak...
Following on from yesterday’s post (touching on purchasing online vintage clothing), I thought we’d take a look at homewares. In particular, the new online vintage and secondhand store, ...
I came across this vintage/secondhand clothing store via a quick perusal of the very delightful, Mollie Makes. Red Hat No Knickers (ace name!) have sourced really beautiful pieces (clothing and acces...
Lots of delightful things have kept me smiling this weekend. Let’s begin with a spot of stationery browsing: This Assorted Banner Set via Brown Paper is simply delightful. Pop them in your draw...
Hello! *waves frantically* So, I am back! Well, for as long as our computer works! Crikey, you really do take things for granted don’t you? All this technology at our fingertips is great, but i...
Ah, he is a clever one that Neil Young. That line pretty much sums up what I’m thinking and feeling these days. Even if small to others, I’m very much looking forward to what the next mon...
Ah the humble butter dish. Now then, I understand a ceramic or glass vessel to hold your tasty butter is not essential in life, nor is it necessary to spend £20 or so on one. Which is why I’ve ...
In general it has been a quiet weekend, much-needed after a busy and eventful week. I got up to a spot of organising around the house, “A place for everything, and everything in its place”...
Ah, what a delightful bag! I dare the pesky seagulls to steal my chips whilst carrying this tote from Anorak. I dare you!* It reminds me of the seaside and the pure joy of eating a cone of chips on a...
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