I love ‘eye candy’. Such a great phrase. It’s what I read blogs for. So it’s a brilliant name for a blog. In it’s native Norwegian language it translates as Sukkertøy for øyet – which I like possibly even better! … Continue reading
out of africa
Sometimes you just stumble across something on the interweb that makes you take a sharp intake of breath. Like the above image. That chair! That fabric! I just went “wow!” This classic Eames club chair has been daringly reupholstered by … Continue reading
scavenged
I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a scavenger. In the past I have been spotted lugging choice items out of skips, back in the days when people were a bit less savvy about what they threw away. … Continue reading
a bit late…
Returning from Australia when the new year has already started as I have, I find that I am a little behind on some things already. Like buying a calendar for the year ahead. We always have one on our fridge: … Continue reading
spotted!
Now isn’t that a sight to gladden a vintage fabric cushion-lover’s heart! I have long been a fan of Jane Foster. One of the original champions of vintage fabric, several of Jane’s cushions may be found around my home. I find … Continue reading
op shop frocks
I have to admit: I was a bit underwhelmed by my first op shop. Op shopping was one of the things I most looked forward to about Australia. After seeing my family and escaping the British winter, that is. I … Continue reading