Category Archives: Vintage

Jane de Lacey – Luxe lingerie for the screen siren within you

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: June 14, 2011
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  Jane de Lacey –  luxe lingerie for the screen siren within you Have you ever ached to experience that old Hollywood glamour à la Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and Veronica Lake? Ever had visions of yourself swanning around draped in … read more

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Creative Events by Doily Days

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 26, 2011

Okay, so I write for the blog in a totally separate capacity but this is an unashamed plug for my event business Doily Days! John (head honcho) suggested it and who am I to turn down free publicity? Especially at … read more

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Cushions to make your Granny proud! By Paisley Fox

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 7, 2011

When I was younger I remember we had an absolutely hideous sofa in our lounge – it was green and brown, flowery and swirly and I remember being acutely embarrassed when my friends came over to play. Looking back I … read more

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The Treasure Trove of Tantalus

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: December 1, 2010

Sometimes you can stumble across a shop which you could happily spend an age in. It could be because there are so many items that appeal to your loves, or that it smells wonderful, or that there are so many … read more

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One bird and her Singer – Robbins & Bobbins

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: November 15, 2010

I’m a sucker for assembling things yourself. I wish I meant flat pack furniture or running up fabulous home wares in the blink of an eye but I’m more thinking along the lines of fajitas or hoi sin duck wraps! … read more

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Recycled charms – Kimberley Vernon

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: July 18, 2010

Madison Honey Vintage is Kimberley Vernonn’s creative outlet: ‘I create romantic and dreamy, fabulous hand-made limited edition jewellery, using vintage and modern trinkets to create cute little kitsch treasures.’ Named after her baby daughter Madison Honey , Kimberley’s company has … read more

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Retro Collages by Rosie Granger

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: June 23, 2010

There’s nothing I love more than browsing the pages of design magazines – Elle Decoration, World of Interiors, Homes and Gardens etc. I also love to flick through Country Living and Country homes and interiors. I often come across images … read more

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Textile Art by Sara Norwood

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: June 21, 2010

Sara Norwood creates wall art, cushions and accessories. Her work blurs the boundaries between textile design and illustration. Here is the recipe for her particular style:

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Baglady of Brighton

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: May 16, 2010

The Baglady of Brighton revamps, revives, and recycles vintage fabrics, trimmings and odd bits and bobs to create unique and unusual bags, pouches and purses. The ‘Baglady’ herself– designer & creator Katy Dormer (who is much more glamorous than she … read more

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Gillian Bates – Textile Art

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 24, 2010

Gillian Bates is a lady who does like to be beside the seaside! She is a professional designer-maker who specializes in embroidered textile art. I discovered her when my quests for blog subjects took me East to an old haunt … read more

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Cassia Beck – Through The Viewfinder

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 11, 2010

Do you remember when you used to finish a roll of film, rewind it and take it to be developed in its little black case? The element of surprise was fantastic wasn’t it?! Cassia Beck has been telling me all … read more

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Magpie & Me and The Bunting Boutique

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 3, 2010

As a result of the recession we’re seeing a much more modest approach to weddings and events and the ‘DIY’ wedding is becoming increasingly popular. i.e. renting a barn and putting together all the elements yourself. What better way to … read more

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Nostalgic Mosaic by Anna Tilson

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: March 1, 2010

I collect vintage china – I scour car boot sales and charity shops – and nothing breaks my heart more than seeing a beautiful, elegant bone china teacup complete with a chip or a crack. No matter how small the … read more

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Doily Days – Vintage china cake stands

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: February 20, 2010

Helen Ruff is a girl after my own heart. The Brighton Collective’s very own vintage and kitsch expert not only writes fabulous blog posts about great products but also has her own company ‘Doily Days’, which specialises in vintage themes … read more

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Emily Dupen-Hopkins: Wallpaper Extraordinaire

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: February 18, 2010

We all know by now that I love anything vintage or retro. So yet again I’m pleased to showcase a designer who captures my interest with her retro and cheeky themes. The founder of Dupenny modestly signs her emails: Emily … read more

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Junkyard Chic

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: February 4, 2010

I absolutely love my job as blog writer for the Brighton collective! I get to delve into the lives of some very inspiring designers. Today I have been investigating the work of Katie Ramsden, Surface Design graduate and founder of … read more

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Take Your Hat off to Lilly Lewis

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 8, 2010

images by samfairbrother.com I was put in touch with Milliner Lilly Lewis by Natasha Bailie who buys and sells vintage pieces for online vintage clothing shop www.natashabailie.com Lilly, 28, is a Milliner with a passion for vintage. Her hats are … read more

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Fancy Pants

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 7, 2010

I’ve been trawling the Ophelia Fancy website in the name of blog research and have found myself a little hot under the collar. Nipple tassels, blindfolds and such curiosities… these gals are obviously a feisty duo. The comprehensive range of … read more

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Charming Charms

By The Brighton Collective  |  Published: January 5, 2010

For some people jewellery is about picking up a few high street pieces to jazz up an outfit. But for some jewellery is about one off pieces, expressing your personality and being unique. Having come across Maria Allen I am … read more

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