The Wilky Way

A friend recently pointed me in the direction of the Rockett St George interiors site. Everything on this site is so beautiful, I want it all. Unfortunately, have just had my living room flooring sanded, stained and varnished, my interiors fund is entirely wiped out.

However, as soon as I have some money to spare I’ll be heading straight to this fantastic online store and emptying it out.

In the meantime I’ll content myself with wistfully staring at all the wondrous delights it has to offer, like the Jeeves and Wooster top hat pendant lights or some of these gorgeous wall stickers and art prints.

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As a child I was always obsessed with lockets – I’m pretty sure it had something to do with Annie; if in doubt always blame Annie.

I’ve never really been able to shake off the feeling that if I had a shiny locket around my neck, with a tiny photograph of me and whatever prince is lucky enough to have won my affections nestled inside then the world would be a happier place.

That’s why I’m a little bit in love with these beautiful vintage-effect photograph lockets from heartworksbylori and photographer Irene Suchocki on Etsy.

There are dozens of images to choose from and each comes in a brass frame pendant with space for two of your own photos to slot inside. Plus they arrive in a tiny velvet drawstring bag, so you can keep secret and safe when it’s not being worn.

With postage and delivery they cost just over £30.00 and make great presents for friends or yourself.

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Yes, I know, I’m about a 9 months behind EVERYONE on this, but last weekend I discovered Beyond Retro in the North Laines, Brighton and am now a super smitten retro vintage kitten.

Well, at least now I know where the cool kids of Brighton have been buying their goodies all this time.

The shop itself is pretty much a warehouse stocked from floor to ceiling with clothes, accessories, shoes and hats, all in an off-beat vintage style that can suit a range of budgets, from students to designers.

Beyond Retro, Brighton

It’s a real treasure trove for anyone looking for something that little bit different. Even I could spend hours in there and I usually can’t face that ‘rummaging’ style of shopping that  others seem to have such a patience for (I don’t think I can hack more than 10 minutes in TK Maxx before hyperventilating with stress and fleeing the premises).

After 10 minutes in the shop I had found a gorgeous leather satchel (a steal at £18), a red anchor necklace for £6 and a MASSIVE pair of bright red sunglasses that I’ll probably never wear for fear that I’m not cool enough (£10).

Definitely take a look if you have some time and cash to spare. Beyond Retro has also had a couple of warehouse shops in London for years now – one of which is a decade old – for those who aren’t local to Brighton.

I know where I’ll be spending my lunch break today….

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