Collecting

Who doesn’t remember the click-clack sound of the chatter telephone as it was pulled across the floor? Or changing the little plastic discs on the record player to play its merry tune? This was our generations way of learning about …

After losing my wonderful husband to cancer, and a bit of a pause on writing for my blog, I wanted to ease back in by putting the spotlight on some of my vintage finds. Where better to start than looking the …

Hornsea Pottery is an iconic British brand who have a long history of making innovative ceramics for the home. they were based in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire in England from the 1950s to the 1990s. Their products are highly …

Vintage Pyrex is a massive trend on Tiktok under the hashtag #vintagepyrex and displaying a collection of colourful casserole dishes and bowls has become a perfect example of the mid century design aesthetic. The rarest Pyrex items sell for hundreds of pounds on Ebay and Etsy…

The 1950s bought post war optimism to Britain and a boom in innovative designs for the home, from ceramics, to glass, to furniture, gadgets and lighting. What you had in your home began to say something about you, and this was usually aspirational, especially for young working class couples setting up home for the first time. One of these designs was Ridgway’s ‘Homemaker’ which was not only very popular in its time, it still remains so with collectors of today.

As a vintage lover, you probably already love a bargain. But did you know one of the best places to find vintage items, for very low prices, are good old fashioned car boot sale. If you have never been to one before, or just want some tips specifically on how to buy vintage, read on to get started!