Last purchases of 2009!

The other day I braved the 'January' sales armed with a £10 Topshop voucher. Topshop was shockingly busy - I couldn't even bear ...

Last purchases of 2009!

The other day I braved the 'January' sales armed with a £10 Topshop voucher. Topshop was shockingly busy - I couldn't even bear ...

A Boxing Day walk

It has to be said - I'm not much of an outdoorsy type. I'd rather be snuggled at home with a cup of tea than roaming around in field...

A Boxing Day walk

It has to be said - I'm not much of an outdoorsy type. I'd rather be snuggled at home with a cup of tea than roaming around in field...

Will it be a white Christmas?

I'm pleased to announce that snow has arrived in my part of England! Its only a smattering, but enough to keep me content. Last year, I ...

Will it be a white Christmas?

I'm pleased to announce that snow has arrived in my part of England! Its only a smattering, but enough to keep me content. Last year, I ...

Christmas Present Idea: Upcycled Chair

I was in a chairty shop the other day and overheard a discussion about Christmas presents - the lady in the shop thought that Christmas pres...

Christmas Present Idea: Upcycled Chair

I was in a chairty shop the other day and overheard a discussion about Christmas presents - the lady in the shop thought that Christmas pres...

1920s Flapper Dress - Homemade!

After the 1960s, the 1920s are probably my second favourite era. I'm not a big expert on the decade, but my perception of it is that it ...

1920s Flapper Dress - Homemade!

After the 1960s, the 1920s are probably my second favourite era. I'm not a big expert on the decade, but my perception of it is that it ...

TheWellingtonBoot.com Giveaway Winner!

Just a short post to announce the lucky winner of the £10 e-voucher for The Wellington Boot online jewellery store! The winner was comment ...

TheWellingtonBoot.com Giveaway Winner!

Just a short post to announce the lucky winner of the £10 e-voucher for The Wellington Boot online jewellery store! The winner was comment ...

Dress #2!

On my giant charity shopping spree the other week I made some time for a quick (...long) visit to a material shop. After 40 minutes I emerge...

Dress #2!

On my giant charity shopping spree the other week I made some time for a quick (...long) visit to a material shop. After 40 minutes I emerge...

Christmas Giveaway: Win a £10 e-voucher for TheWellingtonBoot.com!

We’re now in the run up to Christmas and no doubt you’re all busy shopping for presents and putting together Christmas wish lists! Personall...

Christmas Giveaway: Win a £10 e-voucher for TheWellingtonBoot.com!

We’re now in the run up to Christmas and no doubt you’re all busy shopping for presents and putting together Christmas wish lists! Personall...

Mod ♥

I am absolutely delighted with my most recent charity shop 'haul'! It included this gorgeous red coat (extra happy because its nearl...

Mod ♥

I am absolutely delighted with my most recent charity shop 'haul'! It included this gorgeous red coat (extra happy because its nearl...

From trousers, to shorts - with the help of some scissors

I went on a giant charity shop shopping spree on Saturday, to three different towns! I came back with 5 bags filled with vintage goodies - i...

From trousers, to shorts - with the help of some scissors

I went on a giant charity shop shopping spree on Saturday, to three different towns! I came back with 5 bags filled with vintage goodies - i...

My new, homemade, tweed dress!

On the weekend I was wandering around a market when I saw some fabulous woolen tweed material poking out from a shelf of fabrics - and just ...