Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Monday, 1 October 2012

Weekend Treasure Hunt

On Saturday afternoon I had a few hours off. I love my family but sometimes a little 'me time' is a necessity. I took the opportunity to head over to a monthly flea market that I'd been trying to get to for a long time. The Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street, in Leith, is an awesome space with a ridiculous amount of natural light. It's home to Out of The Blue, an arts and education trust committed to community projects. There are offices and studios rented to creative businesses and a large space, perfect for markets, as well as shows, workshops and classes. There's a café too...for sustenance. On the last Saturday of every month the hall hosts the Out Of The Blue Flea Market from 10am till 3pm, and it's definitely worth a visit.
I picked up this vintage silk blouse for £1.50 and, the artist's mannequin, large wood bowl and awesome white and gold vase all came from the same seller, and were £2 a piece! So, I had a very fruitful and enjoyable afternoon which cost a total of £11.40, including £1.40 for the bus and £2.50 for the most tremendous flat white coffee from Artisan Roast on my wander home.
Did you find any treasure this weekend?

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Me and Mrs Jones

Another gem I came across at the Homes & Interiors Scotland Exhibition last Friday was Glasgow based, Niki Jones. These kantha quilts are made from the most beautiful vintage saris. These photographs don't even do them justice...in the flesh the colours are vibrant and the cotton super soft and lightweight yet snug. The only reason I don't own one yet is because I'd have to decide which to go for and my Libra brain can't take the pressure...
 
...the cushions and rugs are pretty special too.

see the Autumn/Winter 2011 catalogue here

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Oh my...

...what is the collective noun for dreamy leather (Hermes or other) luggage anyway...?
via Nick Wooster

Friday, 9 July 2010

Cheeky Wallpaper


Hand-printed in Brighton by Dupenny, these wallpapers are inspired by all things vintage...but always with a sense of humour. Hang it in your 'downstairs loooo' and invite the mother-in-law round...


Housewives, Burlesque and Time for Tea available here
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