Kestrel Makes

When I was growing up the 80s and 90s, the 1970s was not a cool decade. It was too recent to be of interest to me, and anything from the 70s...

Today I have a guest post dedicated to 1940s fashion.  Lisette has put together an amazingly comprehensive post, so if you love this era or ...

Finds have definitely been a bit thin on the ground around here recently. I don't think I've been browsing in local charity shops mu...

I received this catalogue from Leni as part of the Summer Sewing Swap . I loved getting a glimpse into what the home seamstress of 60 years ...

Photograph by Clifford Coffin for British Vogue, June 1947, at Grosvenor Square, London Evening dress by Rahvis Image source I fi...

There's a charity shop near my work that I visit every week. It's one of several that I frequent, but not one which usually has muc...