I've always been an avid reader; it's a chance for me to just switch off, escape and self-care in a quiet corner, drink tea and be left alone (for the most part). As a working adult, it's not always easy to find time to read, especially something new where I really need to pay attention … Continue reading Sewing a Feyre / ACOTAR Inspired-Vintage Night Court Dress
Vintage Cooking Adventures with Miss MonMon It's once again the season of love and to celebrate Valentine's Day for another year, I wanted to try another vintage recipe. Much like today, food has trends with what's popular as well as what is considered a superfood. Remember kale becoming the latest and greatest superfood a few … Continue reading Making Valentines Coeur A La Creme from the 1960s
I always like to dress up around Valentine's day as it gives me a chance to embrace all the red and pink clothing colour combinations in my wardrobe. For those of us to love to sew, Valentine's day is a wonderful excuse to sew up some garments a little more romantic or heart inspired. If … Continue reading Vintage Valentine’s Inspired Sewing Patterns
We have a lot to celebrate this week; my YouTube channel has reached 5K subscribers (oh my gosh thank you so much!) and I've done another lap around the sun. One of the best ways to celebrate anything is by eating cake, one of my favourite past times and something I am pretty good at … Continue reading Baking a Vintage Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from the 1950s
It's been a little while since we've tested out a vintage product and today we are back with a fun one. In every era and decade, shapewear has been worn in order to fit and alter the body into the fashionable style of the time. Even celebrities today are wearing shapewear to give them a … Continue reading Testing Vintage: 1950’s Inflatable Bra
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