My Dream Car

I have been dreaming for many years since my ownership of a little Mini about 12 years ago that I will once again own a beautiful car, these are some of the cars that are on my list....

                                                                         

I just a little bit more saving to do.....

My Crazy Envelope Man

In these pictures is Paul from Yorkshire Envelopes, he is simply crazy and very kind-hearted!

Mon -Fri 9-5 he sells envelopes and at the weekends he irons extremely!

This is Paul taking part in The World Bog Snorkeling Championships held in Wales in 2008.

120 yards in a smelly peat bog!

He became the world first extreme ironing Lands End to John O’Groats cyclist in 2006 in 7 days!

Later this year Paul is attempting to set a new and previously untried world hour record on a bike at an indoor velodrome, we will keep you informed on how he gets on, good luck Paul!

Fresh at Spring Fair

This year Velvet Olive will be exhibiting in the new design-led area at Spring Fair, the organisers have created this area to focus attention on some of the best British companies have to offer, so we are honoured to be included!

House in Barbados!

My (as good as) father in law and wife Maggie are seeing their dreams become reality as their house is being built in the beautiful island of Barbados. Maggie is an original bajan and has owned the land for years.
A mere 100 metres from the stunning Beachy Head beach and close to the beautiful Crane beach, the villa also benefits from large, private gardens, a gallery area and a private swimming pool.
The villa has 3 double bedrooms, each located on the ground floor, with an ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom.

This house is under construction at the moment and is due for completion in December, so check back here for a link to the website as it will be available to rent out during some months of year, most of the time though I think Pete and Maggie will be living there, well it couldn't get sweeter than that could it!

Rupert Blanchard

Rupert creates the most amazing furniture out of abandoned and discarded bits of old furniture, I love it all and want it all!

The piece in the picture above is my favourite, so would someone please buy it for my birthday!!!!

check out his blog for more details: http://stylingandsalvage.blogspot.com/

Images by Chris Brooks.

Era's of Style

I found this shop 'Era's of Style' a while ago on a visit to my hometown of Hastings with my sister Natalie. We were on one our usual trips to scout out any new finds in the Hastings antique and junk shops, it stocks the most unusual finds and even though I have not yet bought anything, I fully intend to as soon as I can find space in my furniture filled house!
I love the industrial pieces and old shop fittings, I just wish I had house big enough to put it all in!
If you go to Hastings this place is well worth a visit! http://www.erasofstyle.com/

My Dad and New York City

A long time ago now my Dad gave me his old Canon (traditional film) camera, I took it to New York recently and thought it would be the excellent opportunity to brush up on my photographic skills, anyway a few months later and excitement got the better of me and finally got it developed, and what a delight to find these pictures, I confess, I was expecting lots of my feet and lots of blurred cars!
I think my Dad would be delighted with these; I am definitely my father’s daughter!
(my Dad at the top)