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
Keeping Your Vinyl Groovin': Essential Storage Tips for Records Vinyl records offer a superior listening experience, but their delicate nature requires proper storage to ensure they stay in pristine condition for years to come. Here's a breakdown of key storage practices to keep your precious vinyl collection safe and sounding its best. Miss MonMon and her vinyl … Continue reading A Guide to Storing your Vinyl Records
Although it's a little late, I've recently been getting more and more into house plants. Anyone on the same bandwagon knows that house plants can be fickle and super demanding with their comfort and needs, one of the most important being sunlight. Now I have a pretty dark house, it's not the best design to … Continue reading Retro Floral Mosaic Table DIY
A Feast for the Eyes: Where to Find True Vintage Table Linens and Tablecloths Vintage table linens add a touch of timeless elegance and nostalgia to any dining experience. From intricate lace to vibrant floral patterns, these textiles evoke a sense of history and charm. But where do you find these treasures? Here's a guide … Continue reading Where to Find True Vintage Table Linens and Tablecloths
Clear Your Space, Clear Your Mind: How Decluttering Can Boost Your Mental Health Most of us in the pinup, retro and vintage sphere will know the feeling of having overflowing wardrobes, way too many shoes and accessories as well as heaps of petticoats, stockings and more. It gets a little overwhelming and most of us … Continue reading Decluttering for Mental Clarity
As I'm on a mini-break post-wedding, I thought I'd share a little bit of a silly post and introduce you to my fur baby, Brian Karnovski Bumstein Pastafazoola, or just Brian for short. She is an absolute spoilt little princess who went from a strong, independent, tortoise-shell kitty to a complete sook and a half. … Continue reading Meet the Furbaby: Brian
Throughout history, women have gotten creative and thrifty in the name of upkeeping beauty standards. Today I am excited to share with you a tutorial from my grandmother with her super simple (and budget-friendly) hair curlers. I remember being a little girl and my mother curling my hair using these curlers; I normally slept in … Continue reading DIY Pinup: Home Made Curlers
Now that the temperature is slowly dropping, it's common to feel the effects of seasonal depression. Cold weather and shorter days can bring about a sadness that isn't always easy to snap out off especially after a fun-filled summer. But winter doesn't have to be all dark and gloomy; it's a great time to slow … Continue reading Self Care Winter Tips
I'm embarrassed by how long it has taken me to get this blog review out but I suppose sometimes life has other plans. Without further delay, I am really excited to bring you the continuation of the Grace Karin dress review with a new GK winter dress; the Women's 3/4 Sleeve Knee-Length Buttons Decorated Body-con Pencil … Continue reading Grace Karin – Winter Dress Review
I travel a lot so I know the struggle of trying to stop my skin from freaking out whilst on a plane. Having your daily routine thrown out the window, excessive drying from constant aircon, lack of sleep and a limit of products available to you can all cause your skin to break out or … Continue reading Up in the Air Skincare: How to protect your skin on a flight
The winged cat-eye is an iconic symbol of the pinup makeup and culture. It is a powerful image and has been around since ancient Egypt and is still popular today even amongst those who aren't pinups. Winged eyeliner can be altered to suit most tastes by altering length, angle, thickness, colour and styling the wing. … Continue reading K-Beauty – Tony Moly Mark Waterproof Eyeliner Gel Review
And just like that, summer is officially over and it's really just whizzed by! Looking back on February, this month was a huge challenge for me as it involved some travel followed by a severe Endo flare up which ended up triggering my depression. Trying to take part in the 100 days of Vintage Challenge really … Continue reading Monthly Outfit Recap – February
As we get older, birthdays can become more of a chore than a celebration. After an awful year, I was determined to ensure that this years birthday was full of love, light, colour and joy. I had known for several years that in 2019, my birthday lands on the first day of the Chinese New … Continue reading Spending my Birthday at Disneyland Hong Kong
I travel a fair amount for my job which means every now and then, I get to spend an afternoon in a fabulous city doing what I do best, shopping for vintage! I thought it was time to share my ultimate Sydney vintage and pinup shopping plan in case you were planning a trip of … Continue reading Sydney Vintage and Pinup Shopping Guide
It's time to stop putting this job aside and just do it! It's time to clean out your wardrobe and home! I'm sure I'm not the only one who goes through their wardrobe every now and then and gets rid of things they no longer wear or like. Going through many changes over the past … Continue reading How to Declutter and Clean Out your Wardrobe and Home
It's easy to be swept up in the 'New Year, New Me' craze, set a whole bunch of goals and then completely forget about them by March. The end of a year is a great time to set goals but there are a few ways to ensure your goals are realistic, reasonable and achievable that'll keep … Continue reading Goal Setting for the New Year
Tis the season to embrace all things vintage, kitschy and Christmas! As most of us start decorating our homes for the holiday season, it's a great time to decorate in a way that suits our personal and unique tastes. I personally love checking out people's Christmas tree's and Christmas rooms on Instagram especially when there … Continue reading How to Have a Vintage Christmas