Architecture is one of my main passions, and although anything Art Deco always has a special interest, I also love to try to spot old cinemas, picture houses from the past that may now be closed for good, or only existing in some other role. The 50’s, 60’s and 70’s saw so many of these fabulous buildings closed for good, with many of them then demolished to make way for carparks, supermarkets and housing estates. Those that are left are often in precarious positions, like the Birmingham Palladium in Hockley that I featured in this post earlier this year, falling to wrack and ruin without the protection of either local…

The last couple of months have seen some real rich pickings when it comes to Charity shops and vintage finds, but that doesn’t mean that I have abandoned my online searches on Vinted. I have been able to find so many fabulous finds that have enhanced my wardrobe, and I’ve really enjoyed extending my charity shop finds with trips to Wales where I’ve found some brilliant pieces. I’ve also enjoyed a trip to one of my current favourite places, Ironbridge, where I was able to pick up Agatha Christie stories from the Ironbridge bookshop (my fave bookshop!) and the Ironbridge Antiques centre. Here are some of the key finds for…

While you’re in the planning stages for your big day, it can be all too easy to be entirely focused on tiny details while neglecting to think about yourself. Dresses, seating plans, and invitations might take center stage, and rightly so, but you also need to consider getting a bit of well-deserved pampering. This won’t just be a great break for you, it can also give you the opportunity to rejuvenate yourself so that you’ll have even more energy for the planning of your wedding.  Here’s a quick look at some little ways to pamper yourself so you can both look and feel great when the time comes to walk…

I love a good thriller, the sort of book that you can’t put down, racing to turn the pages and get to the end. The sort of book that makes you check your windows and doors are closed at night, sees you looking over your shoulder when you are out alone, and generally gives you a feeling of uneasiness and yet still leaves you wanting to read on. ‘Last Bank Holiday’, the debut novel by writer Christina Delmonte, is just such a book, a claustrophobic tale that twists and turns so much you may start to feel dizzy. The lead character Karen has a charmed life with her handsome husband…