Last weekend I went to my absolute favourite vintage market at Marrickville Town Hall... Round She Goes Vintage Fashion Market. Marrickville Town Hall It is only $2 for entry and there are 60 women's vintage fashion stalls to shop in. There are so many really great buys! The market is held in Sydney, Melbourne and… Continue reading Round She Goes Fashion Market
I was talking to my Mother and she began to tell me about the Bodgies and Widgies youth culture from the 1950s. My dad was a Bodgie and she was a Widgie. It sounded really interesting so I had to investigate it further. Bodgies and Widgies were a youth subculture that existed in Australia š¦šŗ… Continue reading Bodgies and Widgies
We had the best day at the Sydney Rock 'n' Roll Market held at The Manning Bar in The University of Sydney. I went with my daughter and our friends. Sydney Rock 'n' Roll Alternative Market The University is stunning with the beautiful old buildings and this added to the atmosphere of the event. There… Continue reading Sydney Rock ān Roll Alternative Market
Bedroom decor has changed over the decades. I love the look of mixing retro items with some modern day necessities, while keeping the retro feel to my decor. Below are some examples of bedrooms through the decades to use as an influence. 1950s style bedroom 1960s style bedroom 1970s Style lBedroom š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š·š· For my room… Continue reading How to Create a Retro Bedroom
In Australia we have a lot of charity organisations. These organisations accept all our unwanted goods that are still in good condition, such as clothes, linen, kitchenware, toys, electrical, home furnishings and decor. Charity Bins They are also a great place to shop for rare and sometimes valuable vintage and retro items. The added bonus… Continue reading One Persons Trash is another Persons Treasure
I mentioned before that I would show you how to revamp a memo board.... This is a quick and easy project and can be useful artwork in your room! Here are two that I created. For both,Ā just purchase a cheap cork memo board in whatever size you require. 1. Cork memo board in a… Continue reading How To Revamp a Cork Memo Board
I am so excited that I finally got to buy a good retro peacock chair and at a great price. My peacock chair I found this beautiful chair on eBay. It wasn't too far away and got it at a great price of $75. What a steal!! Most range from the $300 to $600 mark,… Continue reading How to Revamp a Peacock Chair
Throughout all the wars, many sacrificed their lives fighting for our nation to be how it is today. ANZAC Day, held on 25th April is a national day to remember all those Australians and New Zealand who served and died in all wars and conflicts, and all the suffering and contributions of all those served.… Continue reading ANZAC Day
For so long now I have been trying to get my hands on a 1960s inflatable terrarium footstool.... Finally I did, at the bargain price of $60 on Facebook! So many that I have seen on the internet go for around the price $250, so finding this one at a fantastic price and in such… Continue reading Blow Up Your Life
Happy Easter Easter is a festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, in Christianity. Celebrations in many countries include Church Services, meals with family and friends, Easter Egg decorating, Easter Egg Giving (and eating), Easter Egg Hunt and The Easter Show. Vintage Easter Greeting I like to decorate my house in preparation for Easter. My Easter… Continue reading Easter Time š£
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