Collecting

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!

Mid-Century Glass is one of the most popular areas to collect. Read on to find out about the top designers and factories along with price guide and where to buy.

If you are looking to have an authentic vintage style kitchen in your home, or even just add a few vintage touches to your existing kitchen, there are a few essential items you wouldn’t want to be without. Read on …