Jewellery with Impact

Following on from my craftsmanship theme in my last post, I wanted to share some beautiful jewellery handmade by my cousin Sarah. Sarah has been making jewellery from silver, copper and resin as… Continue reading →

Finding an antique necklace

There are some things which stick in your mind, no matter how young you were when they occurred. Here is one of mine. We moved into a new house in Harborne (Birmingham) when… Continue reading →

Jewel tones to make every girl dazzle

Amethyst. Citrine. Azure. Topaz. I have been keeping my eyes peeled when scouring charity shops over the last few weeks for a set of very specific colours – jewel tones. We are heading into… Continue reading →

Pearls are a British girls B.F.F

True, diamonds dazzle, but in my humble opinion pearls are a girls best friend. The quintessential British look is right back in vogue now for autumn with tweeds, neckerchiefs and equestrian-influenced tailored cuts in abundance. Pearls… Continue reading →

Can a girl ever have too many handbags?

Only got time for a super quick post today so I have decided to share with you my favourite handbag – my trusty old leather saddle bag. Every girl has their old favourite… Continue reading →

Brooches make a perfect gift

I love finding little trinkets for friends and family in charity shops or vintage fayres. Quite often you can find something completely unique or unusual for a few pennies to make someone’s day. Brooches make the perfect gift… Continue reading →

Spotting Art Deco vintage jewellery from markets & charity shops

The Rag Market in Birmingham used to be a treasure trove of authentic vintage clothes and jewellery. It’s more chav than chic now but I have a couple of treasured possessions acquired from… Continue reading →