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  Spotted! Teeny sepia photographs, framed in glittery little frames and used as place-holders at a deliciously decorated table. Use your computer to antique images of family members at Christmasses past and delight everybody with a vintage take on the traditional Christmas Dinner. Other Things To Do At BrocanteHome Join the BrocanteHome Community Discover my…

Now then my darling Housekeepers, can I ask you a quick question? I have recently, rather disasterously, messed up my blogger template and find myelf having to start from scratch and while fiddling about with the template found myself itching to fiddle about with the design all over again. Because I can’t leave things alone….

Have Yourself An Autumnal Feast! When Alison said that autumn is ‘crisp and scrumptious…the shabbiest, chicest season of all’ she was so right! I love autumn. I love the scrunching through leaves; the thought of pumpkin carving to come; lighting the candles in the evening without overheating; knitting myself a new scarf out of the…

In the late 1950’s, the actress Anna Neagle wrote a series of articles for "Woman" magazine.  As you would expect from a women renowned for her beauty, her column was refined and elegant and whether she was commenting on the folly of regret or the glory of independance, her writing was and remains inspirational. Here,…

What an utterly delicious idea from Tanya at Lily and Agathe. The current swap is based around the theme of Vintage Beauty…  "It’s beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart." Your challenge is to find 4 vintage vanity/beauty gifts for your swap partner. Something gorgeous to make them feel like Greta Garbo…

Oh goodness, I couldn’t leave you without a sneak preview at what looks to be an utterly divine  vintage site, coming it  seems, very soon… Caravan Style.  Other Things To Do At BrocanteHome Join the BrocanteHome Community Discover my daily domestic to-do lists, join the conversation, read-along with the BrocanteHome bookclub and find exclusive Community…