More goodies from my attic....

Well the real reason I went into my attic yesterday was to bring down a coffee set which was given to me when my great aunt died many years ago (in the 1980s).  I have brought it with me through four house moves over the years and it has always remained wrapped in newspaper in a box.

I knew that the handle of the coffee pot was broken and wanted to look at it to see if it could be repaired - I think that it possibly could be (not by me) but will need a bit of work.  Luckily all the pieces are still there.

It is such a pretty set.  I took each individual piece out of its newspaper wrapping (which was dated 1980) and had a good look at it, took some photos and then carefully wrapped it back up again and put it back into it's box.

This is something that I want to keep special and don't want to risk my kids accidently knocking over.  So for now, it is back in the attic until I can display it properly at a later date.

MSMxx

Treasure in my attic......

I went into our attic today for something and saw in the very far back corner a box which I did not recognise.  We have lived in this house for three years now and I have never noticed this box before.  It was left by previous owners and was left in a corner beside some old broken furniture that they left behind.  I took the box downstairs and to my joy, it was full of old bone china tea sets and some glasses.

This is a peek inside the box before I fully opened it.  I took everything out and laid it on my kitchen table.

This is a peek at some of the lovely glasses that were there.  Look at all of the lovely colours of the glass.

This pale green set is stunning.  It has six cups and saucers, six side plates, a serving plate, sugar bowl and milk jug.  It is in perfect condition and now has pride of place on my shelving unit in my kitchen just waiting for some girl friends to come round and try them out!

This blue set is also lovely - it is a full set, minus two of the cups.

There are also some single sets which I also love.

This pale green set has stunning floral detail.

There was only one casualty which was amazing given they have all probably sat inside that box for many years.

I am just delighted.  I have been looking for a china tea set for a while now and had not one, but two full sets in my attic all along........what a treat.

MSMxx

Inspiration folder to share.....

I have a folder on my desktop where I put all of my inspiration.  Strangely enough, I call it my "inspiration folder"!  I just want to share a few of my images to give you a feel of what inspires me, what makes me buy what I buy and do what I do.

Just a snippet from my folder.  I will share more, I promise!

Have a great day.
MSMxx

1960s Lace Top

I was having a scout round etsy tonight and came across this top from etsy seller Clever Nettle.  It immediately caught my eye as I have the very same top in my wardrobe (bought on ebay!).  How strange that she is selling in from Portland, Oregon and I bought it from an ebay seller in Manchester, UK!

I really love it.  My top needs a little bit a sewing tlc and is a great top on.  Perfect with jeans, or worn beautifully by this model in Clever Nettle's photography.

(Photography courtesy of Clever Nettle)

You can follow the Clever Nettle blog here - it is a really lovely read, with great photography and regular shop updates.

MSMxx

Whisky Galore!

This week has been a good week.  The days have flown by and I think that it is because I was looking forward to hosting two parties on Saturday.  The first party for my daughter's birthday with her friends.  We went to a craft studio and it was lots of fun!  That was the easy party as all I had to do was food, cake and party bags - which is also something I totally enjoy - especially for girls.

The second party took somewhat more organisation.  We were hosting a Burn's Supper for 10 people.  What a laugh!  Obviously whisky played a major part of the evening.  The only thing it wasn't in was the starter, which was cock a leekie soup.  Whisky cocktails (whisky macs), whisky sauce with the haggis, whisky in the cranachan and a malt to round the meal off.  Good job I like whisky!!

and you can see here that the malt whisky is no more........ delicious!

this was the table towards the end of the night.......

After the big clear up after the night before this morning, I felt I deserved a bit of retail therapy.  Shopping I hear you say, is that allowed during my year of sustainable style?  Yes, as it was charity shop shopping. Some of the charity shops nearby are open on a Sunday which I did not know!  Result.  

The first shop I went into I found this lovely tunic.  You may remember in a previous post I mentioned that I was looking for something with a peter pan collar?  Well I found this tunic by Edith & Ella.  Now I hadn't heard of that brand before and have done a bit of research and it is by a designer from Copenhagen and tops like this retail for £100+.  This one cost me £12 - I am delighted.

Excuse the creases in this shot.  I tried it on here before I popped it in the washing machine.

I also managed to pick up a long black lace dress which is totally frumpy just now but I have plans for it!!  My husband and I are going to a wedding next month so that it my next project - de-frumping an old lady dress.......I think I may have quite a job on my hands!

MSMxx

Michelle Williams - Love Her Style!

Michelle Williams has come a long way since Dawson's Creek!  I really love the look and style that she seems to have perfected over the past few years.  Her pixie crop is bold, and her clothes are classic with a vintage feel.

Here are some of my favourite looks of hers.

Today, Michelle is my stylish muse!

MSMxx

Busy busy week - travel, birthday and parties.....

Well this week has been a bit mad to say the least.  I have spent four days doing a bit of work in Cyprus (picked a cold and rainy week to go out unfortunately) and managed to spend a bit of time wandering and looking at what Cyprus has to offer.  I tried to find a thrift shop that I had been recommended but much to my disappointment, couldn't find it.  Probably because most of Cyprus appears to be closed during January as it is so quiet.

Got back on Tuesday night and had only a couple of hours to prepare for my daughter's 6th birthday on Wednesday - I can't quite believe that she is now six.  Here is a funny wee snap of her, managed to take it just as the balloon covered her face!  She is smiling like a cheshire cat behind it which makes it even more funny to me!

We marked her birthday in style and was celebrating her cousins birthday today!  And, yet another birthday tale - we are off to a 40th birthday party tonight with some friends.  Really looking forward to it but am having a lack of inspiration of what I am going to wear.  To top it all I saw a PERFECT dress in the shops today - it was so totally me, and had to be dragged away by my husband sprouting what my goal for this year is - sustainable syle ie not buying any NEW clothes!!  I am now on a hunt for something similar to thrift - navy blue scooter style dress with a peter pan collar which is piped in brown.    Needle in a haystack, me thinks!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

MSMxx