Spotted! Vintage Deckchair Stripes!
*pauses a while for you to just gaze appreciatively* Lovely, isn’t it? Exactly what a sunshiney day was waiting for. And it’s not a modern repro that’s looks charmingly vintage with shabby pins holding it together. Oh no. This is a real Gen-Yoo-Wine spent-it’s-fair-share-of-days-in-the-garden-and-on-the-beach original. You can’t buy them in sets or even pairs – it’s a case of taking what is...
Spotted! Perfectly pretty picnic basket.
Oh. Gorgeous. So perfect. I have one of those big square wicker hampers for picnics. Which is truly wonderful. But when you’re picnicking at any distance from the car, they’re HEAVY to lug. And awkward. And full of sharp pointy corners. When it’s just a few rolls, some apples and a bottle of something delicious for the two of you, how about looping this little woven basket (from water hyacinth! How lovely?) over your...
Spotted! Utterly *want* this retro pears Overnight Bag
Would you look at this beautiful vintage-look overnight bag from Cloth Ears? With leather look handles, trim and bas, and even a leather look “pear” zip charm/pull, and to top it all off it’s lined with polka dot fabric!
A Little Something Different for Mothers Day
No Flowers, Slippers or even Sold Out Telegrams. No. How about just whizzing you away somewhere really rather special for the weekend instead? Get the whole family, take your Mum, your children, and all spend a couple of days remembering what it is that makes Mothering the tippy-top fabulousness that it truly is? There’s the cottage in Cornwall that will allow you to sleep in a room like this… “Lantau Cottage is a...
Mothers Day Gift Idea #15 – Ruby & Ed slippers. Yes, we suggested slippers.
Well, yes, slippers are about as glam as getting socks. Or a pinny. I know. BUT. These aren’t really ordinary slippers, are they? And if Mothers Day Gifts are all about making you feel special, and pretty, and pampered – then these check all the right boxes. Satin, crochet flowers, bead work, dainty almost-not-there mule elegance… We love them. And – they’re from Ruby & Ed. So there. Those rather...
Mothers Day Gift Idea #14 – The Telegram. No, really.
Just how gorgeous are these telegrams? Each one is hand crafted, totally unique and designed to celebrate the classic British Telegram. An original 1940’s typewriter is used, and they even add vintage stamps and authentic franking. The message reads – WOULDN’T SWAP YOU – STOP WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU – STOP FOR BEING MY MUM – STOP Obviously each telegram is customised to your own recipient/sender,...