My April so far. I treated myself to a fancy new mug from one of my fave stores, Anthropologie. Check their home stuff out. Our house renovation project continued as we ripped out a monstrous Gothic fake Victorian fireplace… Read More
Brave the cobwebs and dust in your Granny’s atic and it’s quite likely that you’ll find something similar to the below. An antique trunk. This antique trunk belonged to my paternal Grandfather, Euan.… Read More
There I was thinking that in days gone by people used to leave their wet shoes by a roaring fire stuffed with scrunched up newspaper. It turns out there is a weird and wonderful antique contraption called a Ronning… Read More
I am in shock and not because I have just found out that Ozzy has eaten an entire pack of McVities Carameltastic biscuits in less than 3 hours in addition to polishing off my entire secret stash of… Read More
Laura Ashley is synonymous with middle-class-English flowery frocks. Generally not so cool, mumsy style, baggy arm dresses you often see an aunt wearing in 1970′s or 80′s family christening photos. They made bridesmaid… Read More
Last weekend we headed to Somerset for a weekend glamping in Glastonbury. We were in for a real cosy-den-bright-light-carnival-salvage yard hunting-cider-drinking treat. I won’t deny that poking around the curious, witchy, crafty, charity… Read More
We are back after escaping for a couple of nights to Glastonbury. Blog post to follow soon on what we did and saw! In the meantime, I am crashed out by a roaring… Read More
How sweet is my Grandma. She knitted me these fingerless mittens last week. Charity shops and jumble sales are great places to pick up odd balls of wool which you can use to… Read More
A super quick post today to share a couple of new items to my retro kitchenware collection. Charity shops are heaving with funky vintage and retro bits for your kitchen, pantry or dining… Read More
I am feeling like a very sorry looking squirrel today. I had my bottom wisdom teeth out this morning and despite being drugged up to the eye-balls (literally) it’s still a wee bit… Read More
This post was inspired by @postaday – daily blogging motivation from the folks at wordpress.com It’s dedicated to someone who shall remain anonymous. If you’re a member of my immediate family you’ll know who… Read More
Yikes, it’s been weeks since I babbled to you guys. It’s time for an over due chat! My draft box is full of half-written, part-illustrated posts so while I wait for a sunny… Read More
Some of Margaret Thatcher’s suits recently went under the hammer. How could I have possibly missed this fashion extravaganza? I am whispering that in case the Fashion Police heard. Please don’t confuse this post with a mis-guided… Read More
This isn’t a question I ask myself on a daily basis but I did give it plenty of thought a couple of weeks ago when we headed to Witley Court in Worcestershire for a… Read More
It’s not easy to part with something that’s created so many happy memories but my sister and her boyfriend have reluctantly decided to sell their VW Transporter campervan. They asked me to feature it on Charity Chic to… Read More
