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 🇦🇺… Continue reading Bodgies and Widgies
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, 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
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
It's that time of year when love is on everyone's mind. Vintage Valentine Card Valentines Day is here! 💕 Vintage Valentine card Valentine's Day originated from a Christian celebration of the Feast of Saint Valentine. It is recognised as a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance. Vintage Valentine Card Valentines developed in Roman times… Continue reading Love Is In The Air💕
My brooches were starting to overflow out of there storage boxes and it was getting harder to find the right one everyday. I needed a new option. I needed a clever idea to make it easier to locate the best brooch to compliment my outfit. Instead, I created some of my own and here they… Continue reading Pin it here
So when midnight came on Sunday 31st of December 2017, everyone will celebrate the start of a new year and all the exciting adventures waiting to be experienced! New Year Celebrations So each new year we make New Years resolutions that we don't always keep. Well in 2017, I managed to achieve half of my… Continue reading New Year……New Beginning!
Last weekend Doughbox Diner held a 50s Halloween with staff & diners dressing up in scary Halloween outfits. Above: Doughbox Diner Instagram The diner was decorated extra special for Halloween and it had a special mix of 1950s Halloween music. The whole atmosphere was so enjoyable!! Each table also had spiderweb tablecloths. Above: the Diner's… Continue reading Spooky Celebration👻
In a Tongan life, families are paramount with each member playing a defined role. Women have a higher social standing with some authority over other male family members. They are a traditional culture and are enthusiastic about their traditions! This week I had the fortunate opportunity to attend a traditional Tongan wedding as my good… Continue reading Tongan Weddings
Halloween
Ridiculously Retro 
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