Friday Inspiration

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Mine will be spent in work, which will involve attending a black tie dinner and a reception in the presence of a Royal Princess. Oh what to wear?



1. The Secret History, 2. to travel, 3. Untitled, 4. ae-1., 5. Tiny journal necklace, 6. ., 7. Untitled, 8. Sweet dresses, 9. Crystalline

I Can't Stop Listening To

The Bell Jar

The bell jar hung, suspended, a few feet above my head. I was open to the circulating air.

Sylvia Plath The Bell Jar 1963

This month I have been mostly obsessing about skulls, stag antlers and taxidermy domes. Yes, it's official I'm an Osbourne. And ever since my friend Alex introduced me to the fabulous gothic jewellery of Pamela Love, I have been hunting for the perfect silver bird skull necklace.

Anyway, I found some stunning stag antlers at the Oxford flea market last week, but I spent too long 'thinking about them' and they sold. Don't you just hate it when that happens? But joyfully, my rather modest taxidermy dome / bell jar collection increased by one on Friday (below right).

And would you Adam and Eve it, there is even a Bell Jar group on Flickr. Who knew? There are clearly a few of us about.

My collection

Photograph by 'Hello Mr Fox' via Flickr

Photograph by 'Hello Mr Fox' via Flickr

Pamela Love

Pamela Love

Friday Photographer ~ JoyHey

It's Friday - yay! And what a week it has been. 

For more loveliness please visit Krista's website, blog and Flickr page. 

Sunday Smiles

This photograph made me smile so much I had to post it on my bog! It was taken by kitsch lovin' Shevie, and you can view more of her cute vintage collections here.

An Autumn Saturday

Autumnal colours, vintage tweed and hot chocolate, that is what good Autumns are made of. And if there is a vintage tweed coat purchase thrown in (no comment), then even better.

On Saturday my man and I drifted through the golden leaf filled woods to the Cowley Road, for some vintage shopping and hot chocolate. Just what the doctor ordered.

I am currently a huge fan of Very Vintage at The Ballroom. It is, as I have found out, impossible to leave empty handed, and Saturday was no exception. I am a weak girl because I am supposed to be saving for my new rustic oak floor. Ooops!

Friday Photographer ~ Demure Folk / Tess

Some beautiful photographs by the lovely Tess to warm your heart on this damp and grey Friday.

























For more please visit the Demure Folk blog and Flickr page.

I Love Beach Huts

Apparently the rising price of beach huts is due to the decline in popularity of the 'package deal' abroad. Viva the English coast!

My beach hut - when I win the lottery - will have an eggshell blue door and a mint green roof, and inside will consist of a mass of vintage chintz floral prints, 40s/50s plastic kitchen items and a must have vintage sideboard, complete with patterned glass. There will always be a bottle (or two) of rose wine in the cupboard, and some Twiglets. 

An October Adventure in Sunny Brighton

Sometimes a train journey can take you on an adventure. One that makes you feel like a child again.