wild flowers

Pink lace brooch- listed here

 

wild·flow·er also wild flow·er  (wīld′flou′ər)

n.

1. A flowering plant that grows in a natural, uncultivated state.

2. The flower of such a plant.

 

It feels like spring is a long way off today, but in my sewing room I have colourful flowers everywhere. I've been drinking hot chocolate, sat at my computer adding lots of lovely handmade flower brooches to my ' found & sewn' folksy shop.



Vintage lace brooch- listed here

Flower brooch-beaded vintage lace- listed here



I have quite a collection of vintage wild flower books. I love learning the names of wild flowers like Venus's looking glass, Penny royal, Wild candytuft and Cloudberry.  I have already signed up to the Wildflowers count this year where you can take part in the UK's only annual national wild plant survey.



Some handmade lavender bags, pin cushions and brooches on my sewing room shelf.



Flower brooch- black beaded lace - listed here

happy 2013

Happy New Year!

We saw the new year in with a group of friends at our local pub, sat by the fire, twinkly candle lights, drinking champagne, clinking glasses and lots of laughing, it was a great way to spend new years eve.

It's traditional to go for a long walk on new years day, so that's what we did. After a hearty breakfast, we got wrapped up, wellies on, and off out across the park. The rest of the day I've been drinking tea and watching Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca, which I love, and the perfect lazy afternoon film.

 

Thanks for visiting my blog during 2012, it really wouldn't be the same without you x

costume jewellery

 

 

A few weeks ago I managed to make it to the Oxford flea market, which is one of my favourite things to do. It was a lovely bright sunny day, perfect for a bit of junk spotting.
 

There was a stall selling costume jewellery, I spent ages looking through all the vintage pieces and finally came away with a few little sparkly brooches and pins, I like them because they are so tiny.
 

I have a plan for them , so you will have to wait and see......

 

chocolate box

I've had a lovely time away in the beautiful Welsh countryside attending a friends wedding. They were so lucky with the weather, very cold with clear blue skies and sunshine. All the guests stayed in a beautiful manor house hotel, which was a real treat.

 

 

Now I'm back home, I thought I would share with you this vintage chocolate box, don't you love the big ribbon on top. It would be nice it it was full of delicious chocolates, cherry creams to be precise, instead I keep zips, cottons, buttons and pearls inside. It would make a great jewellery box too!

all the small things

Off to a friends wedding tomorrow, just deciding on what accessories to wear with my dress, i've got some options so this could take a while.....have a great weekend!

hidden treasures

Keep your treasures hidden safely away in a handmade little purse.

 

The postcard is 'The feather' by Alphonse Mucha, my favourite Art Nouveau artist. His use of soft faded colours and portrayal of women with their sweeping dresses are beautiful.

A few years ago I visited Prague and went to the Mucha Museum to see some of his lithographs and decorative panels. 

It was a great trip, Prague is an amazing city.

small treasures

I bought this art deco mirror box from a junk shop in Brighton. I spied it in a dusty corner and paid just a few pounds for it. I've just given it a good polish and filled it with some of my favourite costume jewellery. The jewellery has the same worn and faded look as the box which I like.

My favourite piece is the bug brooch with the amber stone, which I've had since I was little.