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Springing Into Spring…..Hopefully
Hasn’t the weather been dismal? I had so many plans for Easter that weren’t so much washed out as frozen out! I was so hopeful as I decorated the house for Easter, all of those pastel coloured eggs...
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I’m Going To Brit Mums Live!!
Name: Rachel Blog: www.vintagefolly.com Twitter ID: @vintage_folly Height: 5ft 6 1/2 (yes the half IS very important) Hair: Light brown/blonde….currently with a hint of pink Eyes: Grey/blue apparently...
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Pearl Lowe ‘Vintage Craft’ Blog Tour
Crafty Magazine have asked me to take part in a blog tour for Pearl Lowe’s new book ‘Vintage Craft’. ‘What’s a blog tour?’ ‘Will I have a tour bus?’ ‘Can I have my water chilled and infused with...
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Bell China Tea Set
Strictly speaking, I’m not supposed to be buying anything at the moment. You know the old William Morris quote: “have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be...
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Alfred Meakin Bowls 1930s-40s
I know I said I wasn’t going to buy any more china for a while, but……I couldn’t leave these gorgeous bowls on the charity shop shelf. I was early for work last Saturday so I popped into The salvation...
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What’s That Got To Do With My Knob?
A couple of weeks ago the three of us were watching ‘Bed-knobs and Broomsticks’. I LOVE this film. You just can’t beat a bit of Angela Landsbury. It was years since I’d watched it. I only recently...
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How NOT To Be A Domestic Goddess
I just can’t get sorted. I’m trying so hard to make this house at least functionally tidy but it’s not happening and I’ve no idea where my days are being spent. I don’t know how some people manage...
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Christmas: Make It Yourself, But Don’t Make It Hard On Yourself
I love Christmas and have always started thinking about it when most people are only thinking about flip flops and sun cream. These days, because of Vintage Folly and Modern Vintage Magazine, it’s...
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An Autumn Fireplace
I love Autumn, I really do but this one is proving a little chilly isn’t it :-S When it’s cold and windy outside I love nothing more than snuggling up infront of the fire. So I made it my mission to...
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Vintage Handkerchiefs: Not For Snot
I bought these handkerchiefs for just £2.50 each from a Facebook vintage store called ‘Vintage Teatime’. The seller had lots to choose from but these were my favourites; aren’t they lovely? It’s...
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I Heart My Canterbury Sheepskin Boots
Question: What does a vintage lover wear in the Wintertime? Answer: Whatever the hell she likes, it’s freezing! It’s not easy to create an authentic looking vintage or vintage inspired outfit in...
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Christmas Photoshoot: I Saw Mummy Kissin’ Santa Claus!
I haven’t posted very much for the last month. Normally during December you can’t get rid of me!! But I’ve just been so busy! Life is going well I’ve been writing articles for a variety of...
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Vintage By The Sea
I started to write about our wonderful day at Vintage by the Sea, but in the end, the pictures tell the story far better than I ever could. The historic Midland Hotel played host to Vintage by The Sea...
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How To Make Paperback Pumpkins
I love this time of year! Crispy leave, hot drinks and all things spooky. But Halloween decorations don’t have to be ghoulish – what do you think of my Paperback Pumpkin? Make from old books that...
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