A favourite Vintage store in London I love to visit is called Paper Dress Vintage. It is such a cute Vintage store. It is nicely merchandised and laid out in order or era. 1920’s , 1940-50’s etc.
The last time I was in the store I got a lovely grey wool Jacket and a 1950’s tea dress. On this visit I wanted to get some accessories and some quirky stand out items that were really one of a kind. I started of course looking at jackets as I love vintage wool and tweed jackets. I picked up a lovely Brown suede jacket yes folks suede! But it was so lush and really expensive looking and the colour was very rich with no fading. I also spotted some lovely 1960’s ladies accessories like little compact mirrors,makeup compacts and cigarette cases with amazing feminine detail. I also tried on some 1950’s dresses and had a look at handbags and beautiful scarfs. I also seen a fantastic 1950s sporting jacket ( either a boating or cricket jacket) it was so nice on, fitted well and the colour was fab but I wasn’t 100%. Of course I went back and purchased the item!!
The fab stripey jacket above
The staff are amazing. They make you feel so welcome and at ease. They don’t over-do the customer service experience but know when to step in to help with sizes of take a pile of clothes off your hands and leave them over to the fitting room for you while you continue to look because you are so excited lol. The Girls were fantastic with a very friendly approach.
Brown Jacket purchase and 1940's pin
My Paper Dress Vintage Haul consisted of one Brown suede Jacket, one 1950’s blue, green and cream sporting jacket, 3 silk scarfs, a 1960’s compact full length mirror! What a gadget! See pics below, a 1940’s broach, a 1960’s cigarette case and a 1920’s beaded coin purse! What a haul! Im so excited! A mix bag of era’s but some amazing items!
Above pictures of my fab vintage haul! So pleased! I do hope this has given you some ideas.
Laura x
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Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Style your home Vintage for less
As you all know or can gather from my blog, facebook page and Instagram I love everything Vintage! You can get a vintage look in your home without spending a fortune on antique vintage goods. I started to pick things up at craft fairs, some items at vintage stores, Home Sense, TKmaxx and even Primark! It doesn’t matter on the shop as long as it’s the right item for your home. Items that have really helped create a vintage look in my home have been reproduction vintage tin and wooden signs, fabric prints, paintings and ornaments.
This blog will be about my recent Haul at Home Sense! They sell some fantastic homewares at a discounted prices. I got some items for my kitchen, hall and bedroom.
Some Replica tin signs, tin retro kitchen storage, books and ornament.
Home Sense had some Fab items and remember it is all designer goods at discount prices. The Great British Bake off Tine was £8 and i got it for £4.99. I have already baked a Ginger cake in it and it was fab! The Tin had a clasp at side to remove the side of the tin which is so handy to remove the cake in the coolling process. The LEON books were on sale at £2.99 each! Such a bargin in the clearance section! ( i love a bargin!! )
Womans Weekly Retro Favourites Book was was again another bargin at £4.99 in the clearance section. A fab book about old and new reciepies.
Amazing Vintage Style tin storage solutions. Amazing items in with a vintage vibe
Replica Tin Sign ... £7 cute pastal colours to match the other kitchen items.
One of my favourite finds a ceramic Owl £5.00 so cute to go with my exsisting owl collections.
Replicia Tin sign for the bedroom to go above the vintage tuntable
I hope this has given you some ideas for your home . I will get some more pictures of these items in use and some photos of around my house in my next vintage style blog
Thanks for reading
Laura
Purple Poodle xx
Saturday, 7 June 2014
Vintage kitchen
Anyone who know me knows I love everything vintage! Whether it is vintage hair, clothing, accessories or home interiors, I just love it!!
I always try to incorporate vintage style in my home. It can add a bit of life and character into a room and it doesnt have to cost you a fortune. I have different vintage elements around my home which I will be blogging about to give you ideas and tips on how u can create some vintage flare around the home without breaking the bank.
I am going to start with the kitchen, the heart of any home. Lets face it we all spend alot of time in the kitchen weather you like too or not! hehee! So if we are, then why not make it funky and interesting to be in. This can be done in many different ways. Here are three main things to look at....
1. Wall art or signage - I am a huge fan or reproduction vintage signs. Dont get me wrong I would love original vintage signs but they cost a fortune!! I picked up some replica's at a market but you can easily get them online. They are quirky and fun and add to the vintage vibe.
2. Decorate your fridge - you dont just have to put on tacky magnets. Infact magnets are quiet cool now esp with ones you pick up on holiday and ones with slogans and signs. Make a feature of that fridge door!
3. Kitchen appliances- Again you dont have to spend a fortune as you can get great own brand appliances in many good stores. I did have a complete Purple set out of Next but when we bought a Dualit cream and stainless steel coffee maker and decided it was time for new appliances we completed the Dualit set. I love the design. It has a modern vintage look if you get what I mean. I also have to say the Dualit products themselves are fantastic. Great buy!
Here are some pictures and will get the rest up later...
Anyone who know me knows I love everything vintage! Whether it is vintage hair, clothing, accessories or home interiors, I just love it!!
I always try to incorporate vintage style in my home. It can add a bit of life and character into a room and it doesnt have to cost you a fortune. I have different vintage elements around my home which I will be blogging about to give you ideas and tips on how u can create some vintage flare around the home without breaking the bank.
I am going to start with the kitchen, the heart of any home. Lets face it we all spend alot of time in the kitchen weather you like too or not! hehee! So if we are, then why not make it funky and interesting to be in. This can be done in many different ways. Here are three main things to look at....
1. Wall art or signage - I am a huge fan or reproduction vintage signs. Dont get me wrong I would love original vintage signs but they cost a fortune!! I picked up some replica's at a market but you can easily get them online. They are quirky and fun and add to the vintage vibe.
2. Decorate your fridge - you dont just have to put on tacky magnets. Infact magnets are quiet cool now esp with ones you pick up on holiday and ones with slogans and signs. Make a feature of that fridge door!
3. Kitchen appliances- Again you dont have to spend a fortune as you can get great own brand appliances in many good stores. I did have a complete Purple set out of Next but when we bought a Dualit cream and stainless steel coffee maker and decided it was time for new appliances we completed the Dualit set. I love the design. It has a modern vintage look if you get what I mean. I also have to say the Dualit products themselves are fantastic. Great buy!
Here are some pictures and will get the rest up later...
Dualit Architect Range in Cream and Stainless Steel
Close up of Dualit Architect Kettle
Close up of Dualit Architect Kettle And toaster
Vintage Style Clock in cream bought in Tesco!
★★★ more photos to follow later ★★★
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