Small business talk: How to do your own PR
Posted on: March 28, 2014As a small business owner I am constantly looking to improve my skills when it comes to running, growing and ensuring the success of my online shop and blog. I attend many workshops, advice sessions, group talks, webinars and networking events and I've decided to start a little bi-monthly blog series to share some of the ace tips I pick up along the way. I hope my fellow indie business owners and those thinking of starting their own mini empire may find it useful... Continue reading »
Small business talk: How to do your own PR.
A few weeks ago I signed up to a webinar hosted by the City Business Library, which was recommended by my business mentor, called ‘How to do your own PR’. The CBL is an amazing business resource and completely free to use, they also host a wide range of events aimed at helping people on their way to business success. The workshops, talks and seminars are often only £5 to book a place and the free webinars are great for people who don’t live in London. Continue reading »
IG Sale Alert! Ladybird Likes
Posted on: March 27, 2014I'm an absolute Instagram nut and I love how it's evolved into a whole new way to get to know people. I follow a lot of girls who love to thrift and I really enjoy their show 'n tell pics after a good trawl! Best of all some of my fave indie designer/makers often now host their sales via the app too... Continue reading »
Super cute handmade jewellery featuring bows and cats.
I met the lovely Zoe waaay back before she set up her super cute jewellery label Ladybird Likes. She was the first person to show up at one of my jumble sales I held at Superette and it was so cold outside I opened up early and invited her and her pals in for a cup of tea! That was a fun day. I now follow her on Instagram and was excited when she posted about the mountain of stock going into her seconds sale which will start at 6.30pm tomorrow (Friday 28th March) and prices will be from £1 to £5. Woop woop!
The sale will be run from this account @ladybirdlikesthis and the first photo takes you through how the sale will be run so everyone has a fair chance to grab a bargain. I’ve got a serious eye on those cat collar clips. Good luck everyone!
New in! Vintage bags
Posted on: March 25, 2014This week's shop update involves a quartet of delightful vintage bags... Continue reading »
A pretty selection of vintage bags.
Spring finally sprung last week and with the changing of the seasons a new handbag is usually on the horizon! I thrifted four delightful pieces for you all last week and here they are…
• A super pretty 1970s tooled tan leather satchel with adjustable buckle shoulder strap.
• A delightful 1980s candy coloured beach bag for Summer fun and picnic parties.
• A charming 1960s knitting bag very skilfully handmade from textured curtain fabric and two of my favourite colours teal and mustard.
• A stylish chestnut leather mini briefcase for office meetings and pub lunches alike.
Find them all in the shop here and if today’s rain continues I may well have to add my collection of vintage umbrellas to the shop!
1960s Birthday Cards
Posted on: March 23, 2014Last week my boyfriend and I took a trip up to the Highlands to visit his family. It wasn't long before we were up in the loft discovering old photos, school books and a wonderful collection of vintage cards... Continue reading »
My boyfriend’s Mum’s Birthday cards from 1969.
My boyfriend’s Mum is called Lin and she makes really ace stuff from vintage paper ephemera like this Bunty fridge magnet set and Noddy key rack which she sells in her local gift shop. She has also held onto a lot of really amazing keepsakes like all the birthday cards she received on her sweet Sixteenth in 1969 – pictured above. The panda card top right is the first Christmas card Chris (my boyfriend’s Dad and her husband) gave her in 1968. Dreamy! Continue reading »
New In! Vintage finds for summer fun
Posted on: March 19, 2014As I write the product descriptions for this week's new vintage finds I realise how much I'm hankering over Summer since the first few days of sunshine last week... Continue reading »
A colourful selection of fresh vintage finds!
This week’s mini shop update is full of summery candy colours and items you can use when the sun comes out to play… I imagine using the 1970s orange coffee cups for gin and juice on a light summer’s evening. The glass daisy shaped dessert dishes are ripe for ice-cream, fruit and oodles of sprinkles. The crochet blanket and cotton floral tablecloth can be used for picnics and garden parties. The 1950s toy soldiers tin can double as a lunch box and carry your sandwiches or homemade flapjacks to the park.
Yup, Summertime is most certainly on my mind.
Hey there! My name is Leona and this is my online shop and blog where you can follow my thrifty adventures and snap up a vintage gem of two.
