Making friends, sharing the love

Another chilly day here, the walk to school was a bit treacherous underfoot but we all made it without falling on our bottoms.

                                                It's good to snuggle in some faux fur on a cold day.

Is it really bad that I can't remember where I picked up this Betty Barclay 1980s-does-60s frock? I think it was from a car boot last summer.

Leopard faux fur (flea market), 1980s Betty Barclay frock (who knows?), 1960s Jane Shilton handbag (vintage fair), Ravel loafers and 1970s Sarah Coventry owl pendant (Ebay), tights (M&S sale)


        I need a bit of warmth today. And who better to provide that than my lovely friend Melanie Coconut.

                                           Do you all know Melanie aka Vintage Coconut?

She's gorgeous, quirky, hilarious, and she always makes me smile. And despite the fact that I am old enough to be her mother ahem... a wee bit older than her, we have quite a lot in common.

                                                        We buy our faux furs at the same time.

                                                       We're rather partial to a wise old owl pendant.

                                                           We love our Elna sewing machines.



                                                                       So I'm wondering....

                             I think I know what Melanie might do to perk herself up on a dreary day.

                             We both love a wig, and Melanie looks fab in her black and white shots.


                                                                   And she loves a crazy frock!

There we go - I feel cheerier already. I haven't taken in the side seams on this Hawaiian dress yet, but the Elna is raring to go!

                                                                Let's hula, Mrs Coconut!

And while we are speaking about blog buddies, I was lucky enough to win darling Vanessa and Warren's giveaway. The parcel of pinkness arrived very quickly. and I am delighted with my gorgeous treats, thank you so much Vanessa!

               I have plans for those pretty little vintage flower decorations, Vanessa - wait and see!


             Don't you just make the sweetest friends through blogging? I'm so pleased to meet you all!

                                                                                  xxxxxxx