Cruising The River Severn In A Spotty Dress
I love last minute plans and I love spending time in, near or on the water even more. If it’s with friends then even better. Throw a bottle of Pimms into the mix and… Continue reading
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Upcycling Project. An Antique Sofa
This is a project which has fallen into the “next on the list” category for months. OK, I admit it years. It’s a battered, antique, thread bare two-seater couch which has been sat… Continue reading
Charity Chic Look Of The Month – July 2012
Every month I put together a charity chic outfit featuring pieces I have bought from either charity shops, eBay, jumble sales and vintage clothes markets. No time to chat today. I’ve darted to… Continue reading
Some Of My Classic Retro Luggage
Any second-hand addict like myself will know that thrifted goodies can soon take over your home – our kitchen cupboards, my dressing room and all the little nooks & crannies around our house are taken up with my second-hand things. So it’s lucky… Continue reading
Charity Chic Look Of The Month – June 2012
Every month I put together a charity chic outfit featuring pieces I have bought from either charity shops, eBay, jumble sales and vintage clothes markets. I had the luxury of a spare Saturday morning yesterday… Continue reading
Easy Peasy Make Your Own Bunting
How expensive is pretty bunting? At Glastonbury last year, people were selling 1m of bunting for £10. Crazy when it’s so easy to make. It will last for years too. We made gorgeous bunting… Continue reading
Memories From Our Wedding Day. 1st June 2012
It’s been a long period of absence and I have missed you massively but whoa…. what a few weeks it’s been. I promise you I have a valid reason for a radio-blogging-silence. For those… Continue reading
A Taster Of What Will Be For Sale Soon!
It’s been a few weeks since I launched my appeal for donations to my London Marathon Macmillan Cancer Support fund. The boxes and bursting-at-the-seams suitcases in my spare room are testament to how generous… Continue reading
Charity Chic Look Of The Month – March 2012
Every month I put together a charity chic outfit featuring pieces I have bought from either charity shops, eBay, jumble sales and vintage clothes markets. Lots of fizz has been consumed as today is… Continue reading
News From Charity Chic
An uber quick post from me this evening to announce that the winner of my March Competition to win a pretty dressing table vanity set is … drum roll…. http://itsonlyerica.wordpress.com/ Congratulations! To see what Erica… Continue reading
Only a Grandma would be seen in that! Think again…..
It’s easy to look at something in a charity shop and dismiss it on the basis that only a Grandma would be seen in it. I’m hoping that this post proves it’s sometimes worth pausing and taking another… Continue reading
Win a pretty vintage dressing table vanity set
It’s been a while since I ran a littlecompetition so I figured it’s high time I gave you guys the chance to win a little pre-loved treat. This dainty dressing table vanity set… Continue reading
Charity Chic Look of The month – February 2012
Every month I put together a charity chic outfit featuring pieces I have bought from either charity shops, eBay, jumble sales and vintage clothes markets. Slap on the wrists…. I haven’t done a… Continue reading
Sunday Morning Brunch Mix n’ Match Style
We have been celebrating my sisters 30th birthday this weekend. After a bit of a party last night at Manic Organic in Kings Heath what better way to re-fuel for a big London Marathon… Continue reading
A Peek Inside The Unforgettable Vintage Bridal Boutique
I have been looking forward to this evening for nearly three weeks! Tonight I dropped the stunning vintage bride gown that I am selling in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support into Unforgettable Vintage Bridal Boutique, a charming independent… Continue reading