It's hot. So hot I have been waking home in the shade. And so hot I failed to notice this breathtaking painting in a Cowley Road shop window. Until this evening. It is not for sale, but I want it. I am going into the shop tomorrow to demand (politely) they sell it to me. Wish me luck.
The Queen, corgis wearing crowns, union jack bunting etc. I can't get enough. I adore all British iconography - the tackier the better. I spotted the fabulous tea tin (below) at the Oxford Flea Market last week. I regret not buying it. I go every Thursday during my lunch hour and I always see something I want / need. The Flea Market is definitely in my top ten list of amazing things about Oxford.
I am especially fond of Cath Kidston's Diamond Jubilee Collection. The Oxford branch have a wonderful display table full of Royal kitsch goodness. My personal favourites are the Jubilee tea towel and the Royal patch wash bag.
This is the window of Pod on the Oxford High Street. All shops are doing the 'Royal thing' and the charity shops seem to have saved all their Queen related items for the Jubilee. Forward planning - I like it.
And finally, I love love love the Marks and Spencer Diamond Jubilee tins. They were an absolute must have to join my ever growing collection, and as I couldn't decide between the two, I got both.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Queen for giving me an extra day off work. I hope everyone has a great Jubilee Weekend and the sun continues to shine.
That is one gorgeous picture!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
I had to buy the M&S silhouette tin too, so many gorgeous things around!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck purchasing the painting :) x
I need that first tin! It's amazing! x
ReplyDeleteM&S do a blue one too, with a mid century modern look to it, that's the one I had! I glad you like the tacky stuff too, i just can't get enough!
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I have the pink M&S tin, but now I need that tea towel too. Good luck with the Queen picture, I'm sure she will let you have it x
ReplyDeleteHappy Jubilee! I have been having great fun with my crafts and baking for this theme.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to be in the UK to enjoy all the kitschy memorabilia! That store's display is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the painting, it's gorgeous!
Gorgeous photos sweet Natasha! I do hope you can purchase that beautiful painting sweetie! Let us know if you do! I love the vintage tin, the darling tea towel and pretty bag! The corgi is so sweet! The Jubilee display is fantastic! I love the pretty tins you purchased. I would have got both of them too! Have a beautiful rest of the week, weekend and Jubilee celebration! Love, Paula xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely round up of Jubilee items! Good luck with purchasing the painting Natasha.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a super Jubilee weekend, I look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous photos soon.
We should organise a meet up for a few of us soon, I really look forward to meeting you.
Best Wishes, Sophie