I consider coffee one of life's little pleasures. And though I don't indulge in it too much (two at most a day), I will find it almost impossible to give it up completely. I have not had coffee yet, I hope this will sustain me for a bit longer...
I think antique chopping boards would look lovely on the kitchen wall. Or sand and refinish them to use again.
Someday, I'll get one of these to adorn my walls...
They were £10 from the Spitalfields Market near Liverpool Street. Antiques day is every Thursday. I was a bit wary buying used earrings, but they were silver. So I boiled them and dipped them in disinfectant for days. I lost the clasps (they didn't come with the original clasps) the first day I wore them and had been borrowing better fitting clasps from another pair of earrings. I love them though.
We don't have a dryer (not very eco) and the suns is never out enough in England for you to dry out clothes in the washing line outside. I dream of having a laundry/utility room and hang maybe a couple of shelia maids (though picture is not vintage, it's brand new).
My mom had quite a few and I have always associated them as being quite old fashioned. But I have been seeing a lot of them lately and they have become more than just an adornment that sits on your lapel.
I love them shiny and sparkly. But I have to admit, they're more suitable to a bridal gown, so wear them with care.
Waking up to snow, frost and rain had me looking up blankets and quilts. Not really helping to wake me up, all I want to do now is pop back into bed under my heaps of duvets and fleecey throws.
For the longest time, I wanted to learn how to sew. I am still looking for evening classes in my area and I am not having much luck. I dream of creating a patchwork of blue vintage toile, and these pictures are inspirations.
Line them up on your mantle or windowsill.
Sorting by colours. Please tell me how you can find books if you organise them this way? This tells me that aesthetics are more important to you than what the books actually contains.
My work desk at home is a real mess at the moment. I was hoping to be inspired to clean up by some second-hand/vintage organizing finds from etsy
Finding art to adorn the walls is a tough job. Especially after purchasing the furtniture to adorn the floors.
Truth is, as much as I love going to museums and appreciating the emotions and creativity, I can't justify spending that much money just because something is pretty to look at. Hence, at our previous home, our walls remained quite empty.
Using vintage music sheets is one way I was hoping to adorn the walls of my next future home.
I've been looking around Marley & Lockyer site and gasped at this wonderful collection of rug beaters.
I think it's wonderful that more and more of us are finding new uses for old things. |I would really like to see more repurposing ideas like this.
I think it's guaranteed to make friends look and stare.
