Why Settle for Flimsy Furniture? Vintage Quality Wins Every Time Why do people keep buying flimsy flat-pack furniture that barely survives a house move? It wobbles, peels, and turns to sawdust in no time. Meanwhile, beautifully crafted, sturdy 1960s furniture, built to last, ends up at the tip! Madness. But fear not—this gem has been … Continue reading Saving the Planet….Well Upcycling a Wooden Couch!
Month: January 2025
Hidden in a Mirror: Mrs. Bamberger Shocks London!
Interesting Finds. Hidden in a Mirror Mrs Bamberger Shocks London! Meandering around Ford market near Arundel last Thursday, I happened upon a very lovely 1920s mahogany inlaid oval mirror. The glass was loose so it was only £5, it was a bargain but a project. Now, with projects these days I know if I don't … Continue reading Hidden in a Mirror: Mrs. Bamberger Shocks London!
A Simpler Time: The Day Dame Kiri Bought a Mirror
Back then, I was in my mid-30s, still shaking off the hedonistic remnants of my youth, where weekends revolved around pubs and football. Conveniently placed between the two, my shop often bore the brunt of my Saturday escapades. On home game weekends, I’d enlist my good friend Mark to man the store while I immersed … Continue reading A Simpler Time: The Day Dame Kiri Bought a Mirror
The Rights of Fans. 