bobby dazzlers

Oops I did it again, as Britney used to say. I had to buy brooch pins in town, so I had to walk past That Shop again. The one with the bargain basement jam-packed-full of vintage goodies. And yet again, it … Continue reading

the urge to splurge

I went a little bit mad the other night. I think it must have been something to do with being on my own whilst lad and his dad are away. It has a tendency to make me reckless and even … Continue reading

put a bird on it!

I love it when things unexpectedly come together. A few weeks ago I came across Peggy Poppleton’s lovely brooches and treated myself. Having ummed and ahhed over the merits of birds versus flowers, I then wasn’t sure which colour to … Continue reading

pretend patchwork paradise

Guess what? I bought another “frock for a fiver” from the Baklash bargain basement. Whoops! I only went into town for some practical shopping. I tried to stay away, really I did, but I had to walk right past the door to get … Continue reading

worth queuing for

Well, I made it to the vintage fair yesterday! I couldn’t believe the number of people queuing outside when I got there, just fifteen minutes after opening time. Young and old, male and female, trendy and – ahem – not-so-much, outrageous and … Continue reading

trevira temptation

As I previously suspected, I think I may be heading down a road of no return. And that road is paved with man-made fibres. Not only have I been wearing – and receiving compliments upon – my Crimplene crush, but … Continue reading