Bookmarked: Three Jelly Moulds and a Wardrobe

Following on from yesterday’s post (touching on purchasing online vintage clothing),  I thought we’d take a look at homewares. In particular, the new online vintage and secondhand store, Three Jelly Moulds and a Wardrobe.

This gem of a shop is the creation of Elizabeth of Rosalilium fame and includes an abundance of vintage treasures to fill your home and your basket. Once again the pieces are well priced so it’s a great alternative to braving this mad British weather at a car boot or market – Elizabeth will do it for you!

Elizabeth is currently having a giveaway (2nd blog birthday – go say hello and send balloons) to win a £25 voucher for Three Jelly Mould’s and a Wardrobe. Fancy a chance of winning? All you need to do is visit her blog and simply chose a favourite item from the shop then cross those fingers (not too much mind, I want to win!). I chose two (I’m a greedy mare); the Cross Stitched Linen Tray Cloth and Red Enamelware Coffee pot. What takes your fancy?

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Bookmarked: Red Hat No Knickers

I came across this vintage/secondhand clothing store via a quick perusal of the very delightful, Mollie Makes. Red Hat No Knickers (ace name!) have sourced really beautiful pieces (clothing and accessories) and selling them to us lucky lot for very reasonable prices (considering the work involved in sourcing the gems, let alone styling and getting them online). Some of my favourites have unfortunately ‘sold out’ but I have a feeling the shop is updated frequently for budding bargainistas like moi! Joy of joys.

Blue Stripey Maxi Dress//Leather Duck Bag//Cream and Gold Cable Knit Cardigan

Green Wax Jacket//Teal Buttoned Skirt//Black Angora Astro Jumper

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Found!

It’s been a while since I’ve shown any thrifty finds on my blog. So, in the name of secondhand and by the power of grayskull, here goes:

 

A sumptuous mustard yellow velour cushion via charity shop, £3.50.

Parallel Lines on Vinyl via charity shop, £2.49.

Letter rack via flea market, £2.

Watership Down DVD via charity shop, £1.49. Bright eyes...

Ruby red chunky wool cardigan via charity shop, £1.50.

Pretty bow brooch to match my bow ring via charity shop (bought by Kathryn as a present!)

Most of the above were found on the most delightful day out I’ve had in an age. It was simple. It began with coffee and croissants with Kat Got the Cream. Add a dose of terrible British weather, mix in 5 charity shops and a very hot leek and potato soup (seriously, took me half an hour to eat it!) and ta-da , a perfect day. The rain only added to the ‘mmm’ effect when I got home, popped my feet up and drank mulled wine. Thank you Kathryn! Harrogate next

Tote of the week: Marks & Spencer reusable shopper!

I bought this beauty from, you guessed it, Marks & Spencer, whilst in the queue. What can I say, those bright orange carrots spoke out to me! And only 79p! It has 2 little pockets inside for your purse and phone too, very practical indeed.

I took it on it’s first adventure yesterday and picked up these lovely glasses from a charity shop. £2 for the set. Perfect for red wine, my friends, just perfect.

So, the weekend has nearly landed. I’ll be trying to cheer my Dad up, a few days before his long awaited hip operation. I’ll be blogging, reading, eating nice food and drinking mulled wine. Joy!

It’s going to be a challenging day at work today, so wish me luck! Good things ahead though…

Happy Friday!

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Tasty stews, Downton Abbey, Brett Anderson and a thrifted cardigan.

I’m feeling very optimistic today, quite positive and generally happy. I think it’s difficult sometimes to say this, without fear of tempting fate, but today I’m thinking what the hell? So there!

My weekend consisted of Lemsip (immune system at an all time low!), a scalp massager, working like a silly billy, listening to ‘Brittle Heart’ by Brett Anderson over and over (the most beautiful song), thrifty finds on my lunch break including; a red knit cardigan, maroon fitted trousers, a canvas regatta rucksack and an enamel jug to decant tasty hot alcoholic beverages! Watching Downton Abbey, plotting schemes and makery with some pretty fabric I bought, reading through the amazing talent that will be exhibiting at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (very excited!), tasty stews, receiving gifts, watching City Of Men, red wine, our first Ocado delivery (great value and cheap delivery) and writing lots of nice lists…and breathe!

 

A thrifted red knit cardigan, regatta rucksack (gonna jazz it up a tad!), maroon fitted trousers. The only non thrifted item is this beautiful necklace the OH bought me. Pretty, non?

 

I'm looking forward to reading this DH Lawrence book, only 50p. Watching Certified Copy, courtesy of Love Film. Hatching plans of makery with these awesome retro fabrics (eBay) and I can't wait to write ideas in this leather notebook (a gift).

 

 

First stew of the season (Chicken & Chorizo), first red wine and first Ocado shop!

 It was a fine weekend. How was yours?

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