Pushing The Envelope

I am a big fan of Japanese simplicity so to say I as thrilled to find this website - Envelope - that ships all around the world, is an understatement. Simple coats,

simple shoes, notice these are by Repetto,

even more simple shoes with a little extra,

the sort of clothes that are simply timeless,

lovely corsage,

fabulous baskets and numerous items for your home. What more could you simply want?

Fabulous Fashionistas and Nanas

 Last night my faith in the human race was restored. I watch Fabulous Fashionistas on Channel 4 and those ladies were Inspirational with a capital I. If you live outside the UK then you must try and find a way to watch the programme.

 Whether you be young, middle aged or old you need to watch this programme and learn.

If this isn't made into a series I shall eat my big floppy hat.

It's started quite a buzz on social media and because of this I discovered

the amazing Katie Harris of East London who has started Nana a cafe for all ages cooking up comfort food, interactive crafts and a great social space for young and old.

At the moment it is in a local pub a few days a week

but Katie has found a disused Victorian public toilet block and wants to convert into a full time cafe.

To fund this amazing idea she has a Kickstart page where you can donate. I have made a donation and I live all the way up here in Northumberland. She needs £15,000 so if you can help her with a donation I am sure she will be thrilled and so will I. POWER TO THE NANAS AND THE FASHIONISTAS!

The Camouflage Company On Facebook - Well Worth a Look

The Camouflage Company is one of those companies that has created something that makes you say - why didn't I think of that? Louise, one of the owners, and I where chatting on Twitter the other day and I took a look at their Facebook page. So clever they post pics of their own products and a camouflage related pic on alternate days. It's a joy to see, take a look.

Brilliant camouflage for your garden furniture in those winter months

Clever storage - this one looks like paper and you can see what's inside

Yay To Yaya

I have been absent from my blog for over a week now and not been posting as often as I used to. Life just takes over sometimes. My son is opening a new concept store in Newcastle very soon and I have been getting some Ghost Furniture pieces ready for that. 

 Health wise things are not 100% for my partner but we are struggling through.

Life can sometimes be a bitch so when you find a feel good film like this one from Yaya a new concept store in Holland it sort of gives you hope and puts things into perspective.

 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.