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Happy Guy Fawkes Day!

Sounds like you've all been busy. Me too. Sadly, not in our beloved blogosphere.

Just created a little den for my pooch to help him cope with fireworks noise tonight.

I'm also working on the website. Still.

Throw in a few household jobs and I can never seem to be on top of things.

I'm sure you're all having fun whatever you may be doing.

The other day as I was opening more surplus shop stock from our storage, bagfuls of costume jewelleries spilt onto the floor and out came this little owl brooch from my 1950s collection, leading to this little post.

Alex Drake Vintage Shop, 1950s Original Owl Brooch

Large pearl, diamante, emerald and gold — they're what every stylish girl wants. Or not. It certainly looks fab on anyone's clothes.

Image from thebutterflypapers.blogspot.com

1920s flapper-influenced costume. I bet this is great in the flesh! Roll on Christmas parties.

Image from lookbook.nu/Pax I.

I love Pax's ensemble and this owl bag certainly completes her look.

Image via I'mfeelingnail-venturous.blogspot.com

This little blue owl money bank looks so cute I could eat it up. Look at those googly eyes!
('You talkin' to me?)

Image via Etsy/Black Baroque Shop

Retails at $10 on Etsy via Black Baroque. I say, what a snip! Perfect little Christmas present, don't you think?

Image via textisles.com

Look at the sweater closely. Can you see the buttons? What a lovely way to complete knitted owl details. When I came across this photo my broody tendencies suddenly resurfaced. Beautiful baby. Beautiful sweater. Hmmm...maybe another baby next year? We shall see. This knitwear is called Owlet and pattern available for purchase from Textisles.com. They also have an adult version. Get knitting!

River Island Vest

Buy stuff when you want and you can. This tasty little number is not available online anymore. I doubt if they're still in the shops. I could be wrong.

Image via Interactive 2010 Journalism/vintage owl pendants

“Costume is a wonderful alternative because 
you can get the same look without the investment. 

After all, jewelry should be about enjoyment – not about being preoccupied.”

These are the words of vintage jewellery dealer H. Deirdre Geary of De Jewels (at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show) quoted from a post called Vintage Voyage on Interactive Journalism 2010. Wise words, indeed.

Image via Topshop

Fringe is still in, vintage still trendy and figural costume jewellery is still on the rise. Get thriftin' peeps. There are so many variations that are available for less in your favourite charity shops, flea markets and jumble sales.

Image via Lisa Jones Studio

Take a tiny step towards caring for our planet.
This tea towel is one ethical product. It's printed on 100% organic fair trade cotton. What gorgeous graphics too!

A nice little item to end this post. What a gorgeous brolly holder. I want one.

How about you? Any feathered friends in your home?

Have a great weekend my lovelies.
Ciao! Ciao!

Joy x

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