Birthday Treasures.

One year older....

Oh dear, I feel very old! I may have only turned 23 yesterday, but I can hardly walk today. I don’t believe that age can creep up on you that fast, so it must be the after affects of playing, well, ‘trying’ to play badminton with my sister at a garden party! Honestly, it’s no laughing matter, as I’m finding it ever so difficult to move from the waist down at the moment!

Ah well, luckily I have been able to relax today, and because taking photos of presents isn’t too taxing and also involves minimal use of muscles from the lower half of ones body, so that’s what I have been doing!

 Want to see what I have been given? Well, tough shoe leather if not, as I’ve done the photos  now…..

I've taken the snaps of my pressies with some of my birthday cards too ;)

Unfortunately I have a couple more bits to show, but they were upstairs and getting them seemed too much like hard work for an ache riddled Tupney!

From Ma and Pa...
Horlicks Tablets tin and 30's MOP Arrow brooch.
I knew this wartime Horlicks tin was on it's way as I found it-  isn't it grand!
(I really miss Horlicks tablets as they were really scrummy.)

... More treasures Mammy had found.
1930's stratnoid brooch of an Ice skater and a lovely embroidery of some flo flows!

...Again more of Ma's finds.
1951 festival of Britain Compact and a sweet 1940's crocheted thingy for a dress
(I'm sure I have the pattern for this!)

One of Mothers finds again!!!
I love these types of necklaces so much... now I have two!

A Lovely 1940's reversed carved perspex brooches-one of my pressies from my Sis,
ans a glorious 1930's wall mask- isn't she Divine!

Quite some gifts, eh!

From a very lucky old, but oh so achy Tupney...

Cheerio for now,

Tickety xxx

What Goes Around Comes Around.

A few weeks back I came across this knitting pattern in a shop- really I was flicking through hoping for a more fruitful reward, but I just found two pullover patterns for the chaps instead- this 70's creation and a rather lovely 30's one (see below!)

Now he's what I would call dashing
and the pullovers not bad either!

I normally stay well clear of the 70’s patterns, but I broke my own boundaries just for you, my dear readers (don’t tell me I never spoil you!) as I thought it was something interesting to show on me blog!
What’s so interesting about a dog-eared, dodgy old pattern I hear you cry?  Well, my little chickadees scroll down and all will be revealed…….

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Tada- look familiar?

Well yes Tupney it does! And?

Tis the same pattern, but if you will just scroll down a little further…..

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…Tada x 50….. I have the pullover as well! I bought this from a flea a few years back and also, pre finding both the ‘47 and the 70’s pattern. Pretty cool don’t you think? I did think at the time that it looked familiar but as usual nothing really clicked! How’s chances eh! Actually pretty high as I know another fella who owns the same pullover.... must have been a popular design I guess. Shows how nothing is really new...

Inside the 70's pattern it reads :- It's Cool, man!

Fair Isle from the thirties is back! Designed on mini style lines for trend-setters, or knit a size larger for more traditional looks. Reprint of a very old favourite.

Also as and added bonus....

A knitting pattern that has gone too far!

A health vest is one thing, but health pants? This is when knitting for men shouldn't be allowed.

Cheerio

Tickety xxx

I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time.

Tickety's Tip Top Tunes.

I must admit it's not my favourite Andrew Sisters tune, as I like their more up tempo, foot tapping stuff, but hey ho there’s no denying that it's still rather pretty!

Tupney xxx

Miss Baked Bean of 1943

...not again! Why do I always end up looking like I only have one leg?

My latest creation is this baked bean coloured, linen shirtwaister- my Grannie insists it’s rust, but I’m still adamant that the colour is the same as the beanie goodness found in a Heinz baked bean tin! Russet or bean orange, I’m still pleased no end by the outcome of my little sewing fling. I say ‘my’, but Mammy did have to re cut the sleeve heads and armholes (amongst doing other bits too) as the original pattern didn’t fit quite right –yeah, I’m not a normal shape! By this time, old Tuppo here had lost all hope of ever completing it (like most of my projects to date L)- still it’s finished now, thank goodness.  In my defence, I did sew most of it, so I’m claiming it as my victory, well *cough* a victory that couldn’t have happened with out the ‘Ma’s’ expertise!

The original Pattern....

I shall have to state a warning here, as there are far too many photo’s coming up. I just cannot choose which pictures to put up….. When in doubt bung them all on the blog instead, I say!

Sincerely Yours

Tupney xxx

AKA...

Oh no, not more Junk- 1930's Galleon.

Yup, I'm afraid so, and what a beauty my latest purchase is too!

In the space of a week I have managed to acquire two more plaster pretties to add to my ever growing collection, with this little cracker being the second.

I remember seeing it a year ago, whilst on the annual 'one day holiday', but as I had already bought a much larger plaster pretty, this one was left on the shelf (well, actually it was on a table, but really what has that got to do with the price of fish- eh?) Anyhoo, none of that really mattes as it’s now safely at home with yours truly.

Before I attacked it with a few cotton-wool buds to get rid of the 70 year old dirt- ewe!

… after the clean- ok, so the difference isn’t breathtaking, but it’s probably the only clean it will get in the next ten years, so please marvel at the brightness now, before the sparkle is lost!

Something else to add to my future nautical themed cocktail cabinet/bar area, me thinks!

Cheerio for now me deary do's

I shall hopefully be back soon with something a little more interesting, but don't hold your breath!

Tickety Boo Tupney xxxx

Bell- Bottom George.

Tickety's Tip Top Tunes

This weeks sheet music is actually from the very first George Formby film I ever saw. Of course it goes with out saying that I became an even bigger fan after watching it! I now have the dvd box sets!!!!

the sheet music....

In this clip our George has been asked to sing a song on behalf of his ships company for their BBC radio performance....

I think you can watch the film in it's entirety on the tube, if you so wish! But I hold no responsibility if you are bored by the end or even after the rather lovely overture- I am quite aware that he's like Marmite and not to every ones taste.. Bless him!

If you do watch it, or have seen the film, then look out for the most perfect fox terrier EVER.

What could be better for a hat fancier like myself, than a dog that pinches hats... huh?

(Disclaimer: I do not advocate the nicking of hats or any other vintage apparel (or anything!)- ''I'm a good girl'' she said as she tilted her head, fluttered her lashes, and smiled ever so sweetly....no really, I am!)

... and because I just had to show you...

The pooch about to pounce upon George's hat!

....turned out nice again!

Tupney xxx

Wearable Vintage Fashion

Wearable Vintage Fashion

Jo Waterhouse

Clare Bridge

whats on Tuppy's wonky 1930's coffee table....

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I became aware of the Wearable Vintage Fashion book or the idea of the book quite a while ago because… well, let’s just say I’m a regular to Second Hand Rose! Many a time did I pop into the shop with a bag of my treasured vintage bits and bobs for Clare and Jo to photograph- In fact, I counted over the 80 mark of my stuff actually in the book- OK  so a few of the bits did come home with me too!!!

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I rather excitedly received my copy a couple of weeks ago (read: quite a few weeks ago- oops, sorry girls!), so here’s my little review….

Don't you find many vintage fashion books showcase the crème de la crème of vintage, showing pieces that are more likely to be found behind the glass at a museum, rather than behind the humble doors of our closets! It's all very lovely jubbley, but I want to see things that are in the realms of possibility too! Well, ducks, heres your chance, so lets have a gander though the book....
Only a little peek mind you, as you will have to buy the book to start choosing your wish list items!

1950's leisurewear

"At Second Hand Rose, the vintage boutique we run in Worcester UK, we've found that wordy reference books with few pictures aren't very inspirational when trying to assist our customers. We compiled this book to fill that gap on the bookshelf. Gorgeous pictures of Dior and Co. make us drool, but this book will guide you through affordable, collectible and wearable items that you can own too, whatever your budget."
      (I thought this paragraph summed up this book quite nicely!)

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The WVF book is exactly what it says it is- it’s a book aimed to show the wearable side of vintage (with a few exceptions!), from what the cloche clad flappers of the 1920’s wore, right through to the get up of the power dressing, shoulder padded madams of the 1980’s.

In turn, each decade is separated into sections, covering daywear, eveningwear, accessories, with a ‘get the look’ and ‘Icons’ page, followed by several ‘look book’ pages showing more of the decades fashions, and of course, an overview of each era.

Don't be fooled into thinking there wont be any wish list items in there though, as there are some truly amazing frocks sandwiched between the pages.... (some to make even the choosiest of madams weep- a stunning striped linen 20's coat springs to my mind- oh it was/is divine- sigh!)

Get the Look...
(See the anchor brooch- twas a pressie from my Sis.)

I particularly like the ‘get the look’ sections, and in these pages you will find original family photographs as well as examples of original and look alike vintage pieces, all to illustrate ways to get….. well, the look! A great idea for those who are on a budget, or for the times when finding period perfect vintage just isn’t possible.

Throughout my years of collecting (gee, I sound ancient!) I have been amazed to see how fashions took inspiration from previous decades (and they still do it today!).... the 1930's took inspiration from the Victorian/ Edwardian years (leg o mutton sleeves, frilly jabots, and lace- need I say more!), the sixties v the twenties (think Thoroughly Modern Millie!), Seventies picked from the 1930's (I shudder when I see the size of a mans arrow headed collar from the 70's!) and finally the 80's did likewise from the forties! With this in mind the book shows you how you can use this knowledge to your advantage!

The green slacks, pullover and blouse is a Tupney outfit!

If you know me, then you will know my views on how original photographs are the best fashion resource one can get!  Forget the fashion magazines and the rather lavish period films (which I agree are all very lovely too, but..), as these are what women of the day aspired to, but these little snapshots show the reality of women’s wardrobes through the decades!

So thumbs up to this section, as I like a nice old snap me!!!

Vintage Street fashion...

The back of the book finds the section titled “Vintage Street Fashion”, which focuses on the different way people from all over the world wear vintage.  Be it someone who immerses themselves in vintage every living minuet (*cough*), to someone who likes to mishmash styles and decades, or to someone who just wears a few retro accessories …. They are all in ‘ere! This is the perfect section for someone starting to dabble in wearing vintage, to give confidence and inspiration to others, because as you know, there is no hard and fast rule on how to wear and love vintage! Plus, it's nice to have a nosey into other girls and chaps wardrobes to see how they wear their treasures!

Icons...

... more of a fancy dress take on each decade,  with tips of styling and make up too.

Remember this book has been put together by girls who work in  and own a vintage shop, with pages compiled to illustrate ways of getting 'the look' using true vintage or lookalikes- rather handy me thinks!

I’m living proof of the fact you can own some amazing, affordable (ahem, sometimes!) vintage clothing, but the only clause is that sometimes you have to search a bit to find it! Mind you, I look at the world of vintage through different eyes-I want to wear the clothes every day, but at the same time I’m a collector and want to preserve the darn stuff as well!

Righty ho that's a'nuff wittering on my part.

I'm off to peruse the book a bit more and gaze upon my treasure that are in print!

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For more information about the book click here,

where you will be able to find the links to purchase the book too!

The End!

And so dear readers to bed... ok maybe not.... to lunch then :-)

Tara all,

Tickety Boo Tupney

xxx

P.S. That be me on the back cover- I'm not at all in the league of Rita Hayworth in 'Cover Girl' but ain't it just Tickety (literally!)...

Oh, and don't let that put you off the book ;-)