Painting time
Day one as a shop owner. The realisation of what I have taken on has started to sink in. Only one thing for it,...
more infoI’ve taken the plunge !
After years of dreaming about owning my own shop, I actually sign on the dotted line on Monday ! I received an...
more infoDip Dying baskets
I came across this so simple, but so effective tip whilst on my *daily* skip through pinterest. I intend...
more infoForce Charity Shop
One of the questions I am most asked is “where do I get my stock” . So I thought I would give you a...
more infoPainted Glass for Mother’s Day
Looking for a simple, cheap but effective gift for mother’s day ? Pick up a few glass bottles and/or jars...
more infoRalph Lauren Denimware
Today I had possibly my best ever thrifty find ! A complete 20 piece dinner set of beautiful Ralph Lauren...
more infoBuild your contacts
Although I am relatively “new” to vintage selling, I have already made several really useful contacts...
more infoIn time for Christmas
I’m amazed by the amount of customer orders I received for painted furniture in November and December. I...
more infoCustomer repair and re-paint Order
It’s always a mixture of absolute elation and absolute terror when I am contacted by a potential customer to...
more infoOne man’s trash is another man’s (or woman’s) treasure
You may remember when I posted the pic of this monster of a table I found at the bootsale. It was dark, stained...
more info50 Shades of Grey
If you came here looking for THAT book sorry to disappoint you. I do seem to have a bit of an obsession lately...
more infoBootsale Darkness
Hello and welcome to my new website and blog. If you followed my old blog you will know I *LOVE to get up at...
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