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
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New Year……New Beginning!
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!
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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Magical Mermaids
Mermaids are legendary creatures of the sea. The head and upper body are of a female human with the tail of a fish. Mermaid is a compound of old English - merely meaning sea and maid, being a young woman. Above image Mermaids are a part of worldwide culture! Sightings of mermaids have been recorded over… Continue reading Magical Mermaids
Bag a Barsony
My latest obsession is with the Barsony Lamp. I love the look of the lady figurine and the shades are gorgeous! Above: Barsony lamp Below: a Barsony lamp collection I'm about to purchase my first Barsony lamp! Barsony Ceramics was an Australian company in production from the 1950's to 2005. They boomed in popularity from… Continue reading Bag a Barsony
Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou Romeo
Growing up with a famous name, Juliette, comes with a lot of ridicule. For every new person I meet I am always asked the same question, "Where is Romeo?" or "Who is your Romeo?" I have to let out the usual giggle (like I have never heard that one before lol) but everyone says it.… Continue reading Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou Romeo
Not Just Another Fly on the Wall…
There is a wide variety of retro wall collectables, and some of them are just adorable! I have purchased a few over the years and I am still on the lookout for more unique ones, but who isn't? Retro black deer head with gold trims This a very stylish piece and is still able to… Continue reading Not Just Another Fly on the Wall…
Stranded at the Drive-Ins
At the Drive-Ins they are having a "Retro Experience" and playing old-style movies each Saturday Night over a few months! Blacktown Skyline Drive-in The retro experience at the drive-in. Website: eventcinemas.com.au It was so much fun watching Grease at the drive-ins (even though I had just watched it 2 weeks prior lol)! There… Continue reading Stranded at the Drive-Ins
How To Display Your Vintage Collectables
If you purchase a retro display cabinet, it becomes a great way to display all your vintage collectables! This retro cabinet is in my lounge room and is getting fuller by the day! It features all my retro collectables and my crystal collection on the bottom shelf. I picked this great cabinet up for… Continue reading How To Display Your Vintage Collectables
Great Reading for Retro Ideas
There is so much information out there to help you achieve your retro lifestyle and to be creative in achieving your own look. There is information on home decor, cooking, cleaning, fashion, accessories, music, makeup, hairstyles or attitudes. Here are a few ideas for where to attain this must have reading. Vintage cookbooks… Continue reading Great Reading for Retro Ideas

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