Monday, 29 October 2012
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Deer hunting with Jesus and Vintage flowers
Deer Hunting with Jesus: Guns, Votes, Debt and Delusion in Redneck America
by Joe Bageant.
I shall be reading this book soon. I am fascinated by history, and studied the history of the USA with excitement at school well over a decade ago. So I look forward to sinking my teeth into understanding contemporary USA.
In addition to reading this book I hope to insert more flora and fauna into my life- buy a plant for the office and buy flowers now and again to freshen up and beautify the spaces I live and breathe in. I borrowed this book (image below) from the library a while ago and it is full of inspiring designs and ideas.
Garnet ring by Arik Kastan
A garden of my own....
Saturday, 27 October 2012
Bookish.....
My favourite bookshop in London is the London Review Bookshop http://www.lrbshop.co.uk/ 14 Bury Place, London WC1A 2JL. This bookshop has a nice nostalgic feel with books going up to the ceiling on a wide range of topics and genres. The great thing is that they don't focus on mainstream popular books. One is sure to find a treasure there while browisng.
There is also a sweet little teashop within.
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Vintage dreams- some tips
I'm really glad I came across Tales of Endearment website by Natalie Joos. She re-ignited my fire about vintage, lifestyle and style itself.
I have neglected my vintage clothes for the past year or so, they sit in my drawers and hang in my wardrobe unloved :(
Vintage isn't always easy to buy, one dress I got on ebay was terrible with holes and what appeared to be animal hairs....urghhh....so only buy from reputable vintage dealers or but from shops where you can see the clothes for real. East London , UK has a good few vintage shops.
My favourite vintage dress is a little too big for me so I need to get it resized. I thought I'd share some tips with you:
1) Buy from reputable vintage suppliers- check out their ratings on ebay and reviews on their website and independent review sites where available..
2) Buy in person where possible as the best way to really truly decide is in person, colours (on your screen) and even sizes may not be accurate enough. Plus there may be issues not disclosed on some websites- be aware! Some retailers do take returns, read the small print.
3) Unknown labelled clothing can be just as beautiful or more so than a vintage Dior for example. Price tags are not everything. I have no designer vintage but have been complimented so proof!!
4) Remember that the clothing from previous eras were designed to last and are likely to have good craftmanship and unique designs and motifs
5) Enjoy and look after your vintage treasures!
Polly xx
I have neglected my vintage clothes for the past year or so, they sit in my drawers and hang in my wardrobe unloved :(
Vintage isn't always easy to buy, one dress I got on ebay was terrible with holes and what appeared to be animal hairs....urghhh....so only buy from reputable vintage dealers or but from shops where you can see the clothes for real. East London , UK has a good few vintage shops.
My favourite vintage dress is a little too big for me so I need to get it resized. I thought I'd share some tips with you:
1) Buy from reputable vintage suppliers- check out their ratings on ebay and reviews on their website and independent review sites where available..
2) Buy in person where possible as the best way to really truly decide is in person, colours (on your screen) and even sizes may not be accurate enough. Plus there may be issues not disclosed on some websites- be aware! Some retailers do take returns, read the small print.
3) Unknown labelled clothing can be just as beautiful or more so than a vintage Dior for example. Price tags are not everything. I have no designer vintage but have been complimented so proof!!
4) Remember that the clothing from previous eras were designed to last and are likely to have good craftmanship and unique designs and motifs
5) Enjoy and look after your vintage treasures!
Polly xx
Sunday, 21 October 2012
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