MAY BLOSSOM

It was time for a refresh...should I go for a dotty wallpaper or this recolour of the cherry blossom from last year...I decided to go dotty!!

But I still love the pastels in this print!

I will pop it in the wallpaper pages so it's easy for you to find!

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JUST BEAUTIFUL

I picked these lovely Tokyo Milk treats up on a trip to Singapore, how could I resist this beautiful packaging...they smell amazing too!!

1. Just Desserts - soap (part of a trio)

2. Let Them Eat Cake - Shea butter hand lotion

3. Moonflower - 3 mix and match fragrance vials (2 of each in the box)

If you live in the UK you can also buy Tokyo Milk products online at Bath & Unwind

VINTAGE WEDDING MOOD BOARD

With the wedding season nearly upon us, here is a vintage mood board to inspire you...
highlights of muted soft pastels add a modern twist.

* Double click on the image to enlarge


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is for your personal use only.

VINTAGE TREASURE

Some beautiful vintage treasure...

Some lovely images and colours to inspire you for a  beautiful vintage wedding.

Oooh I feel a mood board coming on!

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A HECTIC YEAR!

After a pretty hectic year in 2012 and the same leading into 
2013 the decision has to be made whether to continue with Undoubtedly Vintage or not!

I had big plans of what I wanted to do and projects I planned on sharing... a great start in the first few months and then...a new job...and...life in general...there's so little time!

Thank you to the lovely people that still pop by to take a peek in the hope that there is something new to look at...sorry...that's not been very much!

So, this is a last ditch attempt to pick up where I left off!!!

When I read the 'what are we going to talk about' section in the header on my home page I still feel excited and inspired and disappointed in myself that I haven't found the time!

No big promises...but I'm going to give it a go...I'm going to try and find some time...from somewhere!!

Here is a poster as a little thank you...a reminder that time is precious!
Maybe personalise it as a gift for a friend or loved one.

Double click to enlarge - then right click for options to save/download.

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use only.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you all a magical New Year xx

...See you soon in 2013

A REMINDER OF SUMMER....

It seems like such a long time ago now but here is a reminder of the little bit of summer we had...

Happy days! x

A PRETTY PICTURE...

It was a horrible rainy day today, so, to cheer you all up this lovely cherry blossom is what inspired our new wallpaper!!

enjoy!

IT'S BEEN FAR TOO LONG!

EASTER TREE

We couldn't let Easter pass without showing you our lovely Easter tree!

So just like at Christmas we always have a tree at Easter too, this consists of a few twigs and branches collected from the garden and then a few little Easter type ornaments are added for that finishing touch!

These lovely pastel shaded eggs are by Gisela Graham.

This metal heart ornament is also by Gisela Graham.

Our lovely Easter Tree!

... You don't just need it to be Christmas or Easter to decorate a tree or branches, just add vintage ornaments or old broaches and lace this would make a great idea for a memory tree for anniversaries or a special Birthday, personalise it with little hand written notes or ditties...go on be creative! X

WE LOVE YELLOW!

Spring is well and truly in the air the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming...lets just hope it lasts!

It's Easter in a few days so lets bring the sunshine inside with a simple bouquet of daffodils and tulips...

Take one bunch of flowers...

These beautiful daffodils and tulips were only £3.99 from our local Keelham Farmshop.

You may have noticed we love yellow at the moment! 

This is where the inspiration came from for our lovely yellow wallpaper!

Smile and let the sunshine in! X

CHICK-CHICK-CHICK-CHICK...CHICKEN...EGG COSY!

Not long till Easter now and just about enough time to get making some lovely little Easter treats!
If you like a boiled egg for breakfast then this little chick egg cosy is perfect so get those knitting needles at the ready and off you go...

Materials:

50g yellow tufted yarn*

1 pair size 10 knitting needles (3.25mm)

Orange or red felt for beak

Black wool or embroidery yarn for eyes

*Eyelash yarn or mohair makes a good substitute.  You can use plain DK if you like – the chicks will just be fractionally bigger.

 Cast on 18st.

Knit 2 rows.

3. K1, M1, K to last two stitches, then M1, K1 (20st)

4. Knit

5. K1, M1, K to last two stitches, then M1, K1 (22sts)

6. 7. 8. & 9. Knit

10. K2tog, K to last two stitches, then, K2tog (20 sts)

11. Knit

12. K2tog, K to last two stitches, then, K2tog (18sts)

13. Knit

14. K1, M1, K to last two stitches, then, K2tog (18sts)

15. Knit

16. K1, M1, K to last two stitches, then, K2tog (18sts)

17. Cast off 10 stitches, K5 M1 K1 (9 sts)

18. K to last 2 stitches, M1, K1 (10sts)

19. 20. 21. & 22. Knit

23. K2tog K6, K2tog (10sts)

24. Knit

25. Cast off.

Abbreviations:

M1 – Make one stitch.

K2tog – Knit 2 together

Make 2 and sew together, leaving the “cast on”edge (at the bottom) open.

Cut two small triangles of felt and sew them on to form the beak.  Finally, using wool or embroidery yarn sew the eyes.

*Don't forget ...you can click on the image to enlarge!

Thank you to Henny Harris for providing this lovely little chick...she's not just a pretty face and hen expert she can knit too!!

Enjoy, and happy knitting!! X