Vintage Photoshoot

For the last month or so I've been planning like mad in between plate orders and my full time work for my first Heart Vintage photoshoot with the very talented photographer Linda Blann. Finally it happened!!!!! From the images I've seen so far I'm super exciting to get the photos back. I managed to take a couple of sneaky shots myself......I can't wait to show & tell you more. To mark this milestone I am having a little vintage giveaway. The lovely flying bird plates I used on my shoot will go to the lucky winner, details over on my Facebook & Instagram.

Instagram Snaps - July 2014

I think this has got to be the most exciting month yet, I can't quite believe it, it feels like I'm in a day dream.

.....To be invited to Selina's Fete was a huge and overwhelming experience, the best day of the year by far for Heart Vintage. I was so nervous but excited at the same time.  I have followed her career since leaving university and to be involved at this event was bloody brilliant. I packed up my wares and left early for Surrey, I was literally like a pack horse. After my long journey I was welcomed by so many friendly faces which made me feel at ease. I had such an amazing day, learnt a lot, made some new friends and sold a few of my wares too - bonus!

.....I've been working on a greetings card range for some time now, I wanted to incorporate my love of flowers and up-cycling so it made sense to use old flower books as inspiration. I'm so pleased with the final product, these beauties are available to buy from my little shop now. 

....I mentioned last month that I had been busy designing a new range for The Exchange Bar, the song lyric designs are finished and are on display, they are also available to buy from my shop very soon.

.....this Summer seems to be lasting forever! I spied these supper gorgeous lanterns in Tesco in my favorite sherbet colours. I even got a matching BBQ, looking forward to spending the weekend evenings out in my yarden even more now.

.......and finally another milestone for Heart Vintage.....I have my first photoshoot planned for next month, so far I have the dress ready and lots of inspiration.

Instagram Snaps - June 2014

well another month over, the year seems to be flying by, its six months since I started my little venture and it's grown so much in a short space of time......

.....I'm a lover of home DIY, a little bit addicted to decorating my home, but since I've started Heart Vintage it has taken a back seat. The only room I am yet to finish is the guest room. I've done quite a bit of research (also addicted to moodboards for anything!if it needs research it NEEDS a moodboard) so I know exactly what I want the room to look like, the trouble is finding everything I imagine for it. I have however, decided on the colours. A dark indigo feature wall, lots of white and aqua highlights. I picked the ceiling light shade up from a local charity shop, removed the fabric and spray painted it - pretty happy with my little up-cycling project.

.....I try and visit my mum and stepdad as often as I can, we tend to try and fit in as much as we can when we do see it other, this weekend was no different. I lost count of the amount of car boots we went to, the highlight was definitely the Royal Three Counties Show, so much inspiration for my little yarden.

.....lots of hot weather meant I was able to work outside. The plants have finally flowered and this inspired my next range of Heart Vintage plates....botanical vintage drawings, go check them out over in my Etsy shop.

....I've also been busy working a new range for The Exchange Bar, a little bit of vintage and a little bit of music, can't wait to show you the final designs.

.....oh and I've been invited to attend Selina Lake's Handmade & Vintage Summer Fete next month, super excited to be asked! so much planning and designing to do. I can't wait until next month!

New Stockist - The Exchange

Heart Vintage up-cycled plates and vintage hoop art are available to buy at The Exchange, situated in the centre of Leicester's Cultral Quarter opposite the Curve Theatre.

The Exchange regularly host live music events & stand up comedy nights. The downstairs basement is free to hire for weddings & birthdays. The decor is a mixture of retro and vintage finds - the perfect setting for my up-cycled designs. If you haven't already been, go check it out. Photos are taken and edited by Linda Blann.

Online Shop Open NOW

I'm happy to announce that Heart Vintage designs are now for sale at The Exchange, Leicester, launching at there third birthday vintage tea party. My Etsy shop is also open online here...more designs to follow over the next forthcoming weeks. I hope to design a new range every month which will include up-cycled vintage fabric hoop art and printed vintage china plates....the perfect gift for a vintage lover.