Happy Tat Hunting

In the last few days, I have turned a year older. I'm heading rapidly toward a rather significant age ( if the media is anything to go by ) and I think I'm ok with it. Well, put it this way, it's tough if I'm not! I am looking forward to my future years now that they are filled with vintage loveliness, so what better way to celebrate that future, than with a trawl round a fabulous antique store or two. 

 Over the last few weeks, I have been to a good few, including one in sheffield's antique quarter that I've previously not been to. There is nothing more calming, heavenly and all round soul inspiring than meandering around a full to the brim store that has gorgeousness jumping out at you at every turn. I found some lovely things at my usual rock bottom bargain prices.

This little box makes me very happy. It contains a 1930s bow brooch, a pair of amazing blue earrings from the 50s that will be turned into brooches, and a sweet little flower plaque brooch that is perfect for my coat lapel. The whole lot was only £4, just perfect.

Yes, I know you have seen the radio before, but point your peepers at the little beauty beside it. This is an adorable little bakelite microphone, in full working order. When I saw it, I knew I had to have it, so now I can truly play out my dream of being Judy Garland. 

At last! A large version of the 1930s/1940s photo frame that I've wanted for so long. I wanted a picture of someone in uniform in this one as that is what so many of them would have contained, and Alex had the perfect one. This is her much missed grandfather in his younger days. It's not the original, she kindly printed out a copy for me. Isn't he rather lovely looking?

  A girl who is embarking on a vintage spree, has to look the part so as to not show up the lovely tat she is browsing. 

I love red, it's such a warm colour. I found this 40s inspired blouse in a charity shop. It has glorious little pleats under the yoke that don't show up to well on my camera, but they are there.

This brooch was a gift to me, it's more 50s but I love it and it really goes so well with this outfit.

I have been experimenting with different ways to have my hair. This is a faux fringe, and was quite simple to do. It does require a few pins as my hair is heavy and there is plenty of it, but it's a great look that I am happy to report, stayed put all day! 

 So there we have it, my latest endeavours at tat finding. Here's to another year of happy hunting.

          Till next time dears xx