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Updated on 12/11/202411/10/2024Lifestyle

Decorating with Vintage for Halloween

Decorating with Vintage for Halloween Blog Image

October is without a doubt, my favourite time of year. The weather is changing, colourful autumn leaves are on the ground, and there is a spooky atmosphere in the air. Yes, its nearly time for Halloween. I really look forward …

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Updated on 02/02/202503/10/2024Nostalgia

The History of Ladybird Books

I was lucky enough recently to catch ‘The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Artists‘ exhibition in St Albans. This is a touring exhibition by Helen Day, an expert on the history of Ladybird books. She runs the excellent Ladybird Fly Away …

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Recreating a 60s 70s Vintage Home Blog Image - Rachels Vintage Retro
Updated on 24/09/202424/09/2024Lifestyle

Recreating a 60s 70s Vintage Home – Reader’s Homes

I am always thrilled to receive photos of your items from me in your homes! Therefore I have decided to create a monthly feature on my blog showcasing the best ones. This month, its reader Laura Carr who has recreated a 60s 70s vintage home.

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Where to Sell Vintage Items - Part 2 Fairs and Markets - Image
Updated on 24/09/202429/07/2024Selling

Where to Sell Vintage Items Part 2: Fairs and Markets

As you progress in your vintage dealer journey, you will no doubt want to try selling your items in different places, and attract more customers. In the second of these series of articles, I talk further about where to sell …

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Collecting Vintage Hornsea Pottery Blog Photo
Updated on 23/11/202523/07/2024Collecting

Collecting Vintage Hornsea Pottery

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 …

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10 Things You Have Probably Forgotten About From Your Gen X Childhood Blog Image
Updated on 23/09/202416/07/2024Nostalgia

10 Things You Have Probably Forgotten About From Your Gen X Childhood

If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, chances are you had more of a carefree childhood than kids do today. We played like our parents did before us, with tangible toys and simple games, without social media and …

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About Me

Rachel Toy
Rachel Toy

Hi, I'm Rachel Toy and I am a Vintage Blogger and Dealer specialising in 20th Century Nostalgia and Collectables.

I have been a vintage dealer for over 20 years and am currently studying for a Bachelors Degree in History with the Open University.

I love 20th century history and collecting iconic items from that time. I also have a selection of carefully curated vintage items for sale in my online shop.

I hope you enjoy my blog and if you would like to work with me, don't hesitate to email me at rachel@rachelsvintageretro.co.uk

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