China egg cup candles
We’ve featured vintage china teacups made into pretty candles before, but here’s another take on it.
This set of four blue and white china egg cups have had eco soy wax poured inside to create four lovely candles.
They come presented in a white organza bag, so are perfect for giving away (or keeping as a treat for you!).
The four vintage egg cup candles cost £14.99 from The Dizzy Flea.
These wonderful old wooden trays, which are available in sizes small, medium and large, were originally the print type trays used by printers to store all their individual letters.
As you can see, each tray has lots of different sized compartments and plenty of storage. The trays would work fine used flat on a surface, or in a drawer, but one rather clever way of using the trays is to mount them on the wall to serve a decorative wall display. You can pop all your favourite trinkets and treasures in the tray slots and display them in your home.
The vintage printer type trays are sold by Velvet Ribbon with prices starting at £55 for the small tray.
16 piece cutlery set
If you’re after some nice new cutlery for your home, then this set is a bit of a bargain.
The 16-piece stainless steel cutlery set, which comprises of four knives, four forks, four tablespoons and four teaspoons, has been reduced by 67%.
The cutlery has delicate green pistachio handles, with decorative detail at the top, and can safely be washed in a dishwasher. The set comes in a matching green presentation tube, making it a good gift option too.
The 16 piece cutlery set was £29.95, but is now only £9.95 in the Dot Com Gift Shop sale.
If green isn’t your colour, the same product (and price) is available in red, black, sky blue or rose pink.
I’m a big fan of vintage plates and this is a great way of starting a collection or adding to an existing one.
The Traditional Flower Company are selling a selection of six vintage plates, all with a floral theme, that would be perfect for serving up afternoon tea on or simply for displaying in your home.
The plates all measure about 15cm in diameter, feature pretty pastel colours and floral decorations. Hunting for old plates and other pieces of china in charity shops and markets is fine, but you can’t guarantee that you’ll find plates with a similar floral theme or that measure approximately the same size, so this is a really good way of boosting your vintage plate collection.
The set of six floral plates are sent packed in a gift box and can be purchased from The Traditional Flower Company.
Scented bird
This sweet vintage fabric patterned hanging bird is awash with the scent of lavender. Hang it in your wardrobe to help your clothes smell fresh, hang it from a door handle as a decorative accessory or give it as a gift at Easter, as an alternative to chocolate.
The vintage patterned lavender bird is sold by Cath Kidston. Buy yours, before it flies away.
Name your house
If your house has a name, either in addition to a number or as an alternative to it, ensuring the name is displayed clearly can really make a difference for helping postmen and visitors successfully find your home.
Signs like this one are handmade to order from Delightful Living, on Not On The High Street. They make the signs from reclaimed wood, which is gently distressed to give it a vintage feel. The exact size of the sign will vary depending on the length of the name you’d like put on it and you can choose whether you want the words in one single line, or split over two lines.
When the signs are finished, they are waterproofed wtih a clear matt seal, so they’re protected from the elements.
The personalised house name sign is £40 and you can find out more at their store at Not On The High Street.
Vintage fabric pouf
Plumo have just launched their new Spring/Summer 2010 collection and we’ve fallen in love with this large patchwork pumpkin pouf.
Made in Denmark from a random selection of vintage velvet, floral and striped fabrics, the large pumpkin shaped pouf is ideal for use as an occasional seat, footstool or floor cushion.
The eclectic piece measures 70cm by 30cm and serves a practical purpose, as well as being great to look at. You can’t guarantee exactly which fabrics will have been used in each one, but that just adds to its charm.
The only slight downside is the price (£198, eek), so it looks like we’ll be saving up for a while. Go check it out for yourself at Plumo.
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Vintage Lolita chandelier
Bombay Duck is one of my favourite shops and I love exploring all the new door handles, hooks and other gorgeous homeware that they’ve got in stock.
They’re renowned for having lovely chandeliers, although usually they’re a bit far out of my budget. But then this beauty caught my eye.
The bestselling vintage Lolita black chandelier, with crystal flowers, has been significantly reduced in price – down from £245 to £125. It’s adorned with tiny black beads, crystal cut flowers and crystal pendants and would look stunning hung from the ceiling.
I’m sorely tempted. What do you think?
These unusual gypsy lights, available in green or blue, have handpainted designs and are vintage in style.
They each have coloured fabric cords and measure 27.3cm and we think they’d look perfect for anyone creating a vintage room, or who likes unusual, eclectic styling.
You’ll find them available for sale at Lulu’s Gifts.
Antique style clock
It may look years and years old but this clock is really a clever reproduction by clock specialists Newgate.
Based on a clock found at an antiques market, this version has a traditional convex metal dome and has been carefully printed to look aeons old.
We think it would suit a kitchen or lounge and you can snag it for £65 here.
