A Vintage Lover's Guide to Hastings!

Hastings is a haven for vintage finds and as a self confessed magpie, I've written a little piece letting you in on my secret hotspots. Check out my wee write-up in the latest issue of the lovely 91 magazine, a new online magazine featuring style tips, shopping ideas, interiors and features on craft and vintage style!!

How supermarket shopping should be

Over in Peasmarsh, I decided to sample Jempsons to do my weekly grocery shop and I was ever so pleasantly surprised. As my Jempsons experience began, I was greeted by an elder gentleman in shirt and dicky bow tie wishing me a good day and before me laid a feast of fresh produce beautifully displayed, begging for me to touch and feel their freshness. Ok so I'm getting carried away but it really was a refreshing shopping experience. A million worlds away from the aisle rage one gets in Sainsburys or Tescos. Like every supermarket it has designated counters; your butcher, deli, fishmonger and so forth however Jempsons make them feel homely like your visiting your local deli. The food is locally grown and overall, it's a much nicer grocery shopping experience. It's how supermarket shopping should be.

Pen & Pringle Purchases

I can often be found rummaging in junk shops - I love it. I love hunting for quirky finds that bring a touch of uniqueness and charm to a home. I'm slowly building up an eclectic mix of both old and new to create what I feel is a vibrant, happy and characterful home that's true of me and the hubster. As I clutter my home, I'll keep you posted on my finds. Here's a look at some of my latest indulgences:

I've always liked the idea of having a valet stand. I like leaving things lying about for a day or four - it's called living I tell the other half. I like the lived in look and in our Victorian house this valet stand will look lovely in the bedroom with a few of my usually strewn garments.

The globe I got as a present for the hubbie. Although it's not old, the vibrant colours look great on the shelf with my vintage bits. It's actually really nice to look at the globe and daydream about flying off to the other side of the world. I think every home should have one.