mystery woman

Unlike certain other design disciplines, fabric design does not often create superstars. Yes, certain names may eventually become well-known, but it seems much more rare than in, say, furniture or fashion design. Especially when the designs adorn such down to earth items … Continue reading

wild cards

I got a lovely parcel in the post at the start of the weekend. It was my order from Winter’s Moon, which arrived quicker than expected. I spotted these vintage birthday cards, unused stock from the 1970s, a few days ago … Continue reading

tiger treats

It looks like it is, but it’s not. Vintage, that is. We went to Luton at the weekend, for a family gathering. (My partner’s family, that is). And in Luton, they have a Tiger. So I got some Tiger treats… These … Continue reading

greetings card girls

It’s funny how certain things that you owned in childhood stay in your memory. Growing up, my sister and I weren’t bought stacks of toys. But one or two spring to mind… Like a ride-on HP Sauce bottle (like this … Continue reading

matchmaking

The other day I had the pleasure of popping into town on an errand. As is my way, I managed to find time for a quick charity shop rummage session along the way. Whilst in Oxfam, I spotted a couple of … Continue reading

away with the fairies

I have always loved fairy tales. I’ve tried relentlessly over the years to get lad to like them too, and have almost succeeded, as he does appear partial to a magical yarn or two as part of our repertoire of … Continue reading