(image: Actually for the 1977 Silver Jubilee celebration in Cornwall here)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Jane Birkin's Original Birkin Bag Sells For Japan
This is the original Birkin Bag designed in 1984 by the President of Hermes Jean-Louis Dumas, inspired by and then subsequently given to Ms Birkin. These bags have a waiting list to buy. This actually is an icon of fashion and it sold for an amazing GDP 100,100 pounds on Ebay with all proceeds to Japan.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Happy Easter
Have a safe and happy Easter break.
To make these vintage style decorations and more see Better Homes and Gardens here.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Death Of The Old Curiosity Shop
The Waikato Times explores the death of the antique shop in this article. Trademe and the recession have closed many an antique shop door and this is a world-wide trend. Personally, I think nothing beats being able to see the items in the flesh before you buy and you don't have to pay for postage!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
170 Year Old Glasses Oldest In Use In New Zealand
Specsavers have announced the winner of their competition to find the oldest pair of glasses still in use in New Zealand. Charles Cadwallader's 170 year old pair took the title. Originally belonging to his great-great-grandfather Charles still uses them to sit down with a good book. Stuff article here.
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