Vintage 60's Photographic Table Mats

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A lot of my collection stems from nostalgia. Not that I was alive until 1980, but many of the items I've bought are treasures my late Grannies owned.

My Granny on my mum's side had a smashing table mat set, with gloriously orange-toned photographs of holiday scenes. There are quite a few on eBay at the moment, I especially like the still life photos of floral displays.

Oh, and you may notice my posts are frequently including items I don't actually physically own now. As the blog has gained popularity I want to keep adding daily posts, rather than only blogging when I've bought something.
Another reason is I have totally run out of room for new junk, so items I'm swooning over on eBay and previously would have snapped up, are now left unbought due to lack of space!

I hope the items I pick are still as interesting to you as they are to me!

Marks & Spencer's Revive Vintage Packaging for their Reusable Bags

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I was beginning to worry M&S were moving away from their vintage streaked packaging, so I was pleased as punch to see their new bags for life.

Summoning up the spirit of St Michael, this soup label shopper is a blast from the past. It's only 49p too.
I'm not sure if it's one in a range, the store I was at only had soup ones, but I'll keep a look out for other varieties.

Michael Miller Christmas Fabrics

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First off a hello to those from the BA Fashion fabrics & accessories, plus textile design course at De Montfort university, Leicester. My blog has been put on your reading list for this year, so I hope you enjoy!

Christmas crafters will already be at work making their homemade presents for this year's holidays. If you are looking for some retro flair, I'd point you in the direction of Michael Miller (once again).

He also has some older fabric designs with fairies & the like, not my cup of tea.