China collection

I love these pretty teacups that the woodsman found - perfect for a cup of Earl Grey in the summer sun

China collection

As promised, dear readers - though a bit later than anticipated - here is an introduction to our vintage china collection. The woodsman has a great eye for beautiful old tableware and often brings me back little gifts that cost under a pound. Some are a classic style - like this lovely teapot - others are more retro/kitsch. I think this teapot is just darling.

(Photo by Dy Swindlehurst also known as my mummy!)

Mo' pedal power

My woodsman has just bought a 1967 Raleigh Wisp and is on his way back from picking it up. I gather it's a bit tatty and needs some work, but I'm hoping when he's done it will look like this fine specimen.

The woodsman already has a 1958 Norman Nippy so this now means he has a moped collection, now there are two in the family. Norman is (obviously) a boy, but methinks the Raleigh Wisp might be a girl. Maybe when I get my license I'll show her around town...

Photo via Moped Army

Displaying pretty things

Our flat is a tip! The woodsman and his penchant for vintage china means that every surface is covered with stuff. It's all lovely, but you can't see it properly as it's all stacked in a higgeldy-piggeldy mountain. I really need to find some good ways to display things. I love these shelves for beautiful vintage china. Maybe I can get him to knock some up this weekend??!

Photo via prettychicky.com