Showing posts with label British vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label British vintage. Show all posts

Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Long Tall Sally


 OK, she's not that tall
But when you're knee high to a grasshopper
And she's your first special dolly,
Your best friend for life,
You look up to her, don't you?
I saw this 60's doll today and it kinda reminded me of Sally, remember?



My Etsy Find of the Day!



Tuesday, 5 July 2011

If You Go Down To The Woods Today





I doubt you'll be able to resist these woodland animals,
All four of them, I mean.
They do look nice together, don't you think?


Handcrafted cushions decorated with vintage buttons by

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

They're Changing Guards at Buckingham Palace






Look what my mum sent me, a booklet of embroidery transfers for George VI's coronation (1937) found amongst my grandma's sewing things.

I think I might frame a few of these.

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Winter's Moon Tinplate Toy Giveaway

Win This Vintage Tinplate Toy Racing Car (late 60's)


It all started with this vintage book, My Father and I by Kjell Ringi and Adelaide Holl:


I bought it from Winter's Moon for Miles's 4th birthday, two years ago. Since then, Becky & Julia's online shop Winter's Moon, selling vintage & handmade treasures, has gone from strength to strength.

They've worked hard, I know that for a fact, and have recently launched a brand new website (and blog) to showcase their ever-growing selection of finds. More importantly for me, Becky and Julia have become my friends, always there with tech tips and moral support when I need it, so a big thank you for that!

 Winter's Moon is chock-full of wonderful things -  textiles, furniture, lights & shades, decorative pieces for your walls, and many a tabletop gem. 


There's something for everyone at Winter's Moon, and new things are added all the time (you would be wise to join their mailing list so as not to miss anything!).
Your kids are in for a treat, in particular:


Maybe you could win one of Becky & Julia's latest finds, this fun, vintage friction  toy racing car, shown here and above?

  
Genuine unused toyshop stock dating back to the late 60's,  this tinplate toy  is in lovely  condition, and I'm sure it will put a smile on every collector's and little boy's face.

If you'd like a chance to win this vintage racing car generously offered by Winter's Moon
1) Leave me a comment below (making sure to leave me an email address)
2) Spread the news via twitter, facebook or any other means and you will get two names in the hat (make sure you let me know).

This giveaway runs until Sunday 10th of April at 6 pm, CET
I will announce the winner the same evening.

Good Luck!

 Si vous voulez une chance de gagner ce jouet vintage, une voiture de course à friction offerte par Winter's Moon, laissez-moi une commentaire. Vous avez deux chances si vous relayez l'info par twitter, facebook, ou tout autre réseau. N'oubliez pas de me laisser un email. 

Merci, et bonne chance !

Monday, 8 November 2010

Home Making












Did you have a good weekend? I hope so.
Something different today for my first Colour My Monday post.
We pottered around the house yesterday, it was nice. We are slowly renovating a large 70's villa in the country, which I wasn't keen on buying, save for the wonderful garden /small olive grove. It's a slow process. We're doing it all ourselves, as we've done it before, but with three children and a tight budget it's hard work.  The wall-to-wall-to-ceiling-to-door flowery wallpaper has been replaced with white, the floor has been tiled in grey and we have found a gorgeous old marble sink for the kitchen. We know exactly how we want our home to look, but it takes time.
Anyway, a few images from our home in the making, including the chair I am sitting on right now and my old wooden desk. This is me!

Sunday, 13 June 2010

Cartshed





One of my favourite sites Baileys Home and Garden has a new Cartshed full of treasures. Do take a peek if you've never visited, it really is a very beautiful online shop.

Sunday, 6 June 2010

Shop Watch: Happy Shop



I know it's not new but I just had to share...
Beautiful products, beautiful photography and beautiful presentation.
Yes, I can honestly say that I love everything about
Caroline & Géraldine's
Happy Shop


Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Sandra Eterovic

First I saw these three fine fellows




then I saw this


and this



and I knew that I had to find out more


Mickey of Ulladulla, Boats, fish; Native flora and fauna

Mickey of Ulladulla, Ceremony; Scenes of daily life; native flora and fauna
Images from Aboriginal Artists of the Nineteenth Century by Andrew Sayers, Oxford, 1994

Oh my!
I certainly wasn't disappointed...



An earlier generation's craft

so I'd very much like to recommend Sandra Eterovic's
wonderful shop,
flickr
&
blog

Edward Bawden

Enjoy!

Via Sathya Ranjana
See also Liane's post - Enhabiten