Growing up in a house which was very strict about food waste, using up Halloween trick-or-treat candy was a fine art my mother perfected. Trick or treat candy wasn't something I really cared about as a kid (just not really a lolly or candy kinda gal) I always gave mine to my mum after picking … Continue reading 10 Ways to Use up Trick-or-Treat Candy!
By now we all know that I love Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. This means that every now and then, I need to pay homage to the late great Charles M. Schultz by building something fun with my Dad. Two Christmas's ago whilst out and about looking at Christmas light displays, we saw a number … Continue reading Making Seasonal Snoopy Garden Decorations
Originally being scooped out of a 'end of season' sales bin, I've had my Christmas stockings for a few years and I still absolutely love them. They may not be overly decorated or festive, but they work well in our home and the colours are cute and soothing. Last year, I wanted to find a … Continue reading Easy No-Sew Embroidered Monogram Stockings
Light Up Your Holidays: A Guide to Finding Vintage & Reproduction Ceramic Christmas Trees The warm glow of a ceramic Christmas tree adds a unique touch of nostalgia and charm to any holiday display. After a recent post all about the history of the iconic ceramic Christmas tree, I thought it was only fair to tell … Continue reading Where to Shop For Ceramic Christmas Trees
Deck the Halls with Vintage Charm: Where to Find Unique Retro Christmas Decorations For many, Christmas decorations are more than just ornaments and lights; they're a way to connect with the past, evoke cherished memories, and create a nostalgic atmosphere. If you're looking to escape the mass-produced plastic and embrace the charm of vintage Christmas, … Continue reading Where to Buy Vintage Christmas decorations
Even though I'm a little late with this kind of post, I thought it's still worth creating a list of all the wonderful things I managed to sew in 2023. 2023 started off really strong with some fun projects, it had some very challenging projects and I sewed my first prom dress and gown. The … Continue reading Everything I Made in 2023 – Sewing Recap
According to the radio, it's the most wonderful time of the year but I know for many of us right now, we are riding the struggle bus. This year I wanted to sew at least one garment per month to keep myself active and hopefully use it as a means to stay focused and creative. … Continue reading Sewing my Christmas Dress for 2023 with Snoopy Fabric and Vogue 9100
With all the drama that was last year, I didn't film my process of decorating my tree, (but you can see me clean and restore my grandmothers old tree here), so this year, I thought I'd make an active effort to at least share my thought process with my tree this year. You may remember … Continue reading My Very Vintage Christmas Tree
It's Christmas Eve and I know that there are definitely people struggling or alone at the moment so I wanted to take some time and send you all a special Christmas message. https://youtu.be/IJhEIfibdPU It's certainly been a difficult year for many, myself included, so I just wanted you all to know that you are loved, … Continue reading A Quick Christmas Message to you all
For many, it's been a very difficult year or two and 2022 is still looking uncertain and a little murky. As Christmas songs are blasting messages of the most wonderful time of the year, adverts are reminding us that we must find the perfect gift and stores are decorated with so much Christmas cheer your … Continue reading Signs of Mental Health Struggle this Christmas
I've really rekindled my love of all things Peanuts, Snoopy and Charlie Brown this year; I think it's because of the character of Charlie Brown and just how endearing he is. I've really connected and related to Charlie this year so it's only natural that come the festive season, I will sneak in some Peanut's … Continue reading Making a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
You didn't think I would only do one vintage Christmas recipe this year did you? Oh no my love, this year, we are doing two! https://youtu.be/-p_s83g4OAg As i was glitter crashing from my wedding around Christmas time last year, I didn't release a video (only a blog) of any vintage cooking adventures so I thought … Continue reading Tomato Soup Christmas Cake – Vintage Cooking Adventures
I sometimes get worried when I receive a message from a friend saying "I saw this and thought of you" as it really could mean a lot of things; the other week I received two different images/illustrations of a lady with a towering mini Christmas tree on her head. Oh my gosh I can see … Continue reading Making a Vintage Christmas Tree Hat – 1950’s Festive Crafting
It's easy to get wrapped up in all the lights and glamour of the Christmas season and it's over in the blink of an eye. We do so much to make sure our family and friends have a wonderful festive season but often it's easy to forget that many others are not so fortunate. We … Continue reading How to Give Back This Christmas
Is this really where my life has lead me to? A giant mayonnaise snow man? I think I took a wrong turn somewhere... https://youtu.be/gf6k9MI7QNE Well it's time for another dose of vintage cooking adventures and to celebrate the start of the festive season, we will be making a 1960's Frosty The Slaw Man which is … Continue reading Frosty The Slaw Man – Vintage Christmas Cooking Adventures
We all know that vintage jelly recipes leave a lot to be desired; many are more of a miss than a hit (don't even get me started on some of the recipes I've started... eww), but I've been asked repeatedly since last Christmas to try out some vintage recipes. So here we are, one year … Continue reading Making a Vintage Christmas Jelly
Even though I've already made a gift giving guide, I thought it might be fun to share and explore more gift ideas but specifically for fans of the Amazon series, the Marvelous Mrs Maisel. This list will hopefully suit all budgets and come from small independent businesses and also the official Maisel brand. Of course … Continue reading Gift ideas for the Mrs Maisel Obsessed
Earlier this year, I was helping my dad clean out a part of his old shed to make some room for a new shelving unit, deep at the back I pulled out a strange shaped object and it took me a minute before I realised what it was, my grandmother's old Christmas tree. When my … Continue reading Cleaning my Grandmother’s Christmas Tree