tipped off

People don’t usually tell you about vintage finds – unless they are selling them. Or they’ve already bought them. But Charlotte of The Forgotten Library told me about some the other morning. Charlotte is local to me and had spotted some … Continue reading

unearthed

As you may have gathered, although I like things to look nice, I am not hugely tidy. And whilst the house was full of people, I was even less so. This was partly down to not wanting to waste any … Continue reading

lidless & useless

I don’t generally use a teapot when there’s just me at home. Despite my love of Earl Grey, I find I just can’t get through a whole big pot to myself. The caffeine spins me out a bit, and I end … Continue reading

complete

I’ve finally found it. It’s a strange feeling… I never really expected to complete my collection. And I haven’t really been looking. My Carlton Ware bird dishes have got too expensive these days to splash out on. But although I … Continue reading

heroine addiction

I’ve never really been the type to get star-struck. I’ve never screamed at pop stars, or swooned at film stars or actors (apart from one short-lived but rather desperate crush, when very young, on Lewis Collins in The Professionals – … Continue reading

just a quickie…

I’m quite busy at the moment. I have lots to do on the run up to Christmas. I have family coming, so the house needs attention. And I have fairs coming up. There are commissions to make… There is jewellery … Continue reading