Tips and tricks for living and decorating with a non-vintage guy
March 10, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Co-habiting with a partner who doesn’t think living in an atomic era house is something to aspire to can be difficult. Angel Cutsforth knows the reality of life with a non-vintage guy all too well. Here she shares her best tips and tricks on how to come to a compromise when living and decorating with your non-vintage partner.
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Vintage at home: snapshots of vintage home life
February 13, 2010 by Admin · 6 Comments
Take a sneaky peek through the window of the past and get a little style inspiration for your home, as Tara Gardner looks at snapshots of vintage home life across the decades.
Stock up on homeware at Fanny’s Vintage Kitchenalia
January 10, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
We’ve all done it. You find the perfect online vintage treasure chest, filled to brim with delightful kitchen gadgets and retro homeware. You pat yourself on the back for this amazing discovery and click through the pages with glee.
Beaming with joy, as check out to pay for your goodies, you realise, with horror that it’s based in the US with no chance of making its way across the Atlantic intact. No Fifties sugar bowl for you in deepest darkest Shropshire I’m afraid. Anita Bhagwandas has help at hand.
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Study the Thirties way
January 3, 2010 by Lena · Leave a Comment
The Thirties was an era of stylish, sophisticated clothes as the decadence of the Twenties flappers gave way to a more sombre era. Likewise, with interiors, the art deco flamboyance of Twenties design developed into a more elegant style. Nell Darby has a comprehensive guide to introducing some Thirties elegance to your study area.
Would you like an Art Deco bedroom?
December 19, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Is your bedroom lacking that je ne sais quoi? We’ve found a pair of bedside cabinets which are totally to die for. These wonderfully unique matching bedside tables are exceptional examples of Thirties Art Deco furniture design at its most stylish. And in the seller’s own words: “We might never see anything like these again.”
Give your kitchen a Fifties diner twist
November 29, 2009 by Lena · 2 Comments
The Fifties – the era of drive-in movies, classic American diners and modern living. It was an innovative age whose distinctive interiors style lends itself well to contemporary kitchens. Add a touch of the Fifties American diner and your kitchen will still look modern, but with an individual twist. Nell Darby explores how to give your kitchen a little American Fifties flair.
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The Vintage Librarian recommends: A girls’ guide to decorating
November 23, 2009 by Lena · Leave a Comment
QueensOfVintage editor Lena has caught the decorating bug. With a clear idea of the new decor- black lacquered floors and plenty of vintage of course – but no DIY skills, she decided to reach for a book to get some extra tips and tricks.
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Accessorize your home the Arts and Crafts way
November 19, 2009 by Lena · Leave a Comment
Giving your home the odd touch of Arts and Crafts practicality can create a peaceful haven – but beauty doesn’t lose out in the process. Nell Darby has some great tips on how to add some Arts and Crafts flair to your existing decor.
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Ten vintage boudoir must-haves
No vintage boudoir would be complete without a flurry of frills and smothering of satin. Here we have our ten best buys to transform your everyday bedroom into a passionate playground of boudoir chic for all those cold winter nights. Read more
Win: Cool kitsch for your kitchen!
We’ve got the perfect remedy to brighten up the dull winter months: win a fabulous hula girl tablecloth and matching tea towel to bring some colour to your kitchen!
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