Dommie

Street Party Fun

One of my favourite things ..... a ta dah !!!!! time and for me to introduce my new product line

Street Map Bunting

Perfect for this party filled year - the Diamond Jubilee, London 2012, Weddings
and so much fun time in the sunshine

This bunting is made from London Street Map Paper
and there will be many more to come - cos hey - we are all gonna be celebrating !!!!! yay !!!!!

dommie

A little bit of Vintage

 

I love all of the items that I sell in my shop
I am back to hunting and rummaging for gems ..... I have missed it so very much

These shoes make me so sad - ONLY AS - they WILL NOT fit me !!!!!

I have tried and tried to get them on my feet
(yep ..... a scene from Cinderella)
but try as i might ..... they just will not fit

So - you can find them in my lil shop now

This oval clutch bag is so glam !!!!!

A vintage beauty ..... this hat with bow detail - that - guess what - will not fit on my head

Arghhhhha ha ha !!!!!

This tartan St Michael dress - THAT WILL NOT FIT OVER MY BOTTOM !!!!!

( Can you spot a common theme here !!!!! )

and this Vintage PARIGI sailor dress

that is a size 8 - say no more !!!!!

Phew !!!!! I am so pleased that I have a vintage shop - where I fall in love with Vintage Lovelies ..... that only you can wear ha ha !!!!!

dommie

Home (Nan's) is Where the Heart is

 

I truly love being at my Nan's
she makes me feel that I am 'Home'
I feel safe, understood and tucked up in a bubble of love

It has been a tricky few weeks
getting my Nan back on her feet (literally)
after her hip operation
but
she is utterly remarkable
and has been going out every day for her walk
even in the snow (naughty Audrey ha ha !!!!!)

She is the most resiliant lady I know
stubborn yes, bonkers yes and my rock - we have always been utterly close and I adore her

Whilst at Nan's I took some photos of photos that make me smile

This collection shows my Nan and Grandad with their new born twinny girls

How LUSH is this photo !!!!! I love it so much

Also you can see my mum and aunty in their youth and teens
my cousin tally
and a cute pic of me with my Great Grandma - Nanny Nelly

I love the way that everyone is linked by family and love
and I see so many characteristics in people that flow through the generations

This twinny pic of my mum and aunty is one of my favourites

Alot of people cannot tell them apart
but I instantly know which little lady is my mum (on the right hand side)

Such happy memories

xxx

dommie

All the luck in the world

All the Luck in the World
makes me smile every time I visit

There is always a fab combo of turquoise and pink to be found
..... my favourite colour combo

dommie

On the street where I lived

Many moons ago I lived here - on this very street

If you walked about 500 steps (ish) - you ended up here

We all used to hang out (ALOT) and 'DO' coffee - we thought we were so cool - ha ha

..... and we used to browse and shop here - Snoopers Paradise

The place fascinated me so much ..... and I wonder why I love vintage so much now

Seems Brighton still has so many lovely memories

dommie

Cute Bunting DIY

Before we know it we will be enjoying spring and summer days
sipping ice cold drinks and taking time out with friend and family

I thought that I would post a bunting DIY
as with these chilly windy days it is nice to keep busy in the cosy warm
and get some projects completed ready for fun times and sunshine

Such fun to make !!!!!
and while you are - make sure that you pop on some tunes

dommie

Vintage Door Dress Up

I wanted to share this idea for a wedding and summer party
of using a vintage door as a beautiful feature within a outdoor setting

dommie

Nest Vintage . Take Five Interview

 

Hi there! 

     I am Annie and I have a little furniture shop in Golden Hill, San Diego.

Its called Nest Vintage, we buy,sell and trade vintage furniture and homewares ..... heres a link to our blog:

 

http://nestvintage.com/blog/wordpress/ 

What is the most inspirational thing you have seen this month ?

 

Truthfully, the most inspirational thing I've seen this month is not design related.
I saw Roller Derby and its the most awesome thing ever, go watch it! The girls will amaze you! They certainly amazed me.

 

Tell us about a new tune/artist that have you been listening to throughout 2011

 

My co-workers kept telling me that I would really like this band called Hello Seahorse. They were right. 

 

Do you have any yummy recipes or food must haves you wish to tell us about ?

 

I'll just be honest here, I'm a Virgo and therefore a health freak.
My favorite thing to force on loved ones is Kale Juice.
I throw kale in the juicer with green apples, carrots and ginger.
Looks disgusting but tastes great and your body will love you for nourishing it. 

 

 

What is your favourite smell this month ?

 

Sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting. No way I'll eat them but damn they smell great. ok, maybe I'll have one, just one.

 

 

What home interior updates did you make this year ?

 

Sometimes in the furniture business its hard not to take stuff home.
It must be similar to what an animal lover working at the humane society feels.
I went to a girls house to pick up furniture she wanted to sell and she had a framed illustration of a cheerful little whale swimming in the sea.
I loved it so much it caused my heart to elevator drop.
She sold it to me, its in my living room now and it makes my heart happy every time I see it. 

 

thanks!!

Annie @ Nest Vintage

 

2012 Plan

 

I have kept up my promise to myself to write notes and sketch every day
and I have to say that it suits me well

My brain has a million and one ideas - a day
some rubbish, some rather huge if they were to be created and alot very cute

I find that popping my ideas onto paper
makes room in my head for more thought
as I know that my other ideas are safely nestled between sheets of paper

dommie

Bottle Apron Gift Idea

With Mother's Day coming up
how about a sweet little idea for making a washing up liquid look mighty lovely

dommie