There's a wonderful moment in life when you realise you have free will and can do whatever you want in your own house. I had this revelation a few years ago and have unleashed my inner child upon my house and have started creating a cosy, safe, fun and colourful home. Honestly, it's been super … Continue reading Making a Gallery Wall for my Vintage Sewing Room
In an attempt to try and forge a better relationship between myself and birthdays, I figured this year it might be fun to sew something really bright and colourful to get myself into a better mindset for the year. Although we've seen a few birthday outfits before, last year was the first time I made … Continue reading Sewing Sunshine for Birthday Vibes
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
Dive into the Analog Adventure: The resurgence of vinyl isn't just about a retro aesthetic – it's about a richer listening experience. The alluring crackle, the rich sound, the album art – vinyl records offer a unique music listening experience that's captivating a new generation of collectors. But where do you begin? The warm crackle, the detailed sound, and the tangible … Continue reading Your Essential Guide to Starting a Vinyl Collection
Although Valentine's Day is over for another year, I still find myself gravitating towards love heart core fashion especially if it's done in a retro or vintage style. We've looked at Sarsparilly many times on this blog but I've yet to do a review of their True Love collection which came out a year ago. … Continue reading Sarsparilly True Love Collection Review
It wouldn't be Halloween without a brooch review so this year, we will be taking a look at the newest Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker halloween brooch collection. This collection features some familiar faces and new colour ways of previously released popular designs. Designed by Johanna Parker who is known for her heavily vintage … Continue reading Lipstick & Chrome x Johanna Parker Halloween Brooch Review 2022
We all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, A YELLOW SUBMARINE! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcNdkkpBiRS/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= There's something special that happens when Sarsparilly collaborates with licensed companies; we've already been spoilt by a Peanuts, Care Bears and Pusheen and now, Sarsparilly has done it again. It has to be something really exciting for me to squeal with … Continue reading Sarsparilly Yellow Submarine Collection Review – Part One
They say that most things come in three's which makes sense when it comes to Erstwilder's third and final Care Bears collection. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this collection from the beginning and to wrap up now makes everything come full circle. You can check out the first and second … Continue reading Erstwilder Care Bears Collection Review 2022
For many of us, Paris holds a dear romantic place in our hearts; the bustling city of lights and love draws people to it to see the sights, sample the food and possibly, fall in love. The Parisian style is one that has come into fashion and popularity time and time again with many fans … Continue reading Erstwilder Paris Holiday Collection Review
If you know me well, you will know that I absolutely love Peanuts (the delicious nut snack and the Schultz cartoon). When I'm over anxious and need to calm down, I put on the Peanuts movie. When I want to relax in bed, I'll read a Peanuts comic. I have a very soft spot for … Continue reading Sarsparilly X Peanuts Collection Review
Hands down, Halloween is a magical time of year and I am all about the pumpkins and cute little spooks. I definitely lean more on the 'cute' side of spooky so when I saw that Erstwilder was working with Mimsy I was very excited to see their Halloween collection for 2021. If you're unaware, Mimsy … Continue reading Erstwilder X Mimsy Halloween Collection
After a bit of a mini break, I am beyond excited to be back on the Erstwilder train and have the chance to share with you all my favourite pieces from their upcoming collections. You may recall that a little while ago Erstwilder released a Hello Kitty collection which was super cute and adorable. Well, … Continue reading Erstwilder X Hello Kitty Halloween Collection
One of the things I really admire about Erstwilder is their willingness to work and collaborate with local and international artists. I tell you what, if I ever learn how to properly draw, I will definitely hope that one day Erstwilder notices me and wants to turn my scribbles into brooches. But not today, today, … Continue reading Jocelyn Proust X Erstwilder Collection
The last time Erstwilder released an Art Nouveau collection (back in June 2020), it sold out within minutes so it's a no-brainer that Erstwilder should revisit this collection and extend it. Well, here we are today at the cusp of a brand new collection inspired by the previous Art Nouveau collection but with a few … Continue reading Erstwilder Art Nouveau 2021 Collection
When I first found out about the Erstwilder and Hello Kitty collection, I could hear my nine-year-old self screaming madly with pure joy. I definitely went through a major Hello Kitty phase and my entire study desk was covered in Hello Kitty merchandise some of which I still have (I will never get rid of … Continue reading Erstwilder X Hello Kitty Collection Review
We all love Erstwilder release day, but we all go absolutely MENTAL for Pete Cromer Erstwilder release day and today is exactly that day! We've had a few Pete Cromer collections from Erstwilder and the following and mayhem surrounding such releases is unprecedented and intense. I don't think there's ever been such a mad following … Continue reading Erstwilder Pete Cromer 2021 Collection
Erstwilder release day's are always special but if you've been following their more recent releases, you would have noticed that some brooches have gotten a little bit small. No, the designs haven't shrunk in the wash and in fact, it's a brand new thing that Erstwilder is trying. Mini brooches are a great little (pardon … Continue reading Erstwilder Mini Cats Collection
It's time to kick of the new year with a brand new Erstwilder collection and how lucky am I that it's my favourite theme, flowers. I have more floral brooches than any other theme and I still collect and purchase new ones. I don't know why, I just love them, find them easy to style … Continue reading Erstwilder A Floral Affair Review