Almond Cake From A 1930s Recipe
I’ve had a really busy few weeks, and sadly haven’t had much time for baking. I have however managed to amass quite a large collection of new recipes I’d like to try. I’ve been trawling eBay a little...
View ArticleStyle Me Vintage Home by Keeley Harris
As I’ve mentioned many times on the blog, I’m a huge fan of the Style Me Vintage book series. We’ve had quite a few offerings now, from clothes to make-up to tea parties, these guides are full of...
View ArticleVintage Book Recommendations 1920s and 30s
In recent months I’ve found very little time for reading, by nature I’m an avid bookworm so it’s always a real treat when I manage to fit a little reading into a busy day. I read a wide range of books,...
View ArticleCherry Cake From A 1930′s Recipe
I have another fabulous vintage recipe to share with you today. I don’t often make large cakes as I find them a little tricky. However since seeing a cherry cake being made on Bake Off a while ago it...
View ArticleA Wonderful Day of Vintage at Bath in Fashion
A couple of weeks ago I returned to Bath for yet another visit to one of my very favourite cities. This time it was to attend a couple of amazing talks for Bath in Fashion as well as a rather fantastic...
View ArticleFavourite 1930s Fashions from Mela Mela Vintage
The 1930s were an era of great upheaval. They opened with a depression following the Wall Street crash in 1929, and closed with the start of another World War. Despite the tough times, fashion was...
View ArticleFolie a Deux Launch Party
Last week Fay and I popped to The Arts Theatre Club in Soho for the launch of an exciting new clothing brand. Folie a Deux is the creation of two friends who have worked together… View Full Post
View Article30s Recipe Cards and 50s Cookie Cutters!
I posted last week about my trip to The Classic Car Boot Sale. I didn’t buy much while I was there, but I wanted to share two of my purchases that I absolutely love. I… View Full Post
View ArticleShredded Wheat and Raisin Custard from a 1930s Recipe
This week I’ve continued trying lots of different vintage recipes. Today I’m sharing one based on a recipe from 1937. I’ve never baked anything using shredded wheat before, however I’ve found quite a...
View ArticleAlmond Cake From A 1930s Recipe
I’ve had a really busy few weeks, and sadly haven’t had much time for baking. I have however managed to amass quite a large collection of new recipes I’d like to try. I’ve been trawling… View Full Post
View ArticleLovely Lobsters in Fashion
I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Cath Kidston’s latest print, firstly because I love anything beachy, but also because it features lobsters. This isn’t the first time novelty lobster...
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