Early ES Keramik West German Pot… and cake!

Even when ill, the retro stuff just cannot keep away from me! Today, while I recuperate, Aidan is off on a charity shop hunt around the North West. He’s already been into Glossop to have a look there and has returned with this little gem for me: We think it’s 1950s, judging by the colours,…

A Vintage Lover’s Trip Round London…

This weekend we had a fab time in London.  A had planned to do the British stage of the Tour de France again – all 120 miles (plus 10 miles) of it.  I had a very pleasant day wandering around London with A’s brother and brother’s girlfriend.  As a result, here is my quick guide…

Retro Goodies through the post!

Ooooh, how I love to receive a good parcel, or two, or three! Actually, I only received one parcel this week, but my other half received two.  One was a Wade Skip the Dog and the other was this lovely Carstens vase: Underneath, it reads W.-Germ. E.4-25.  I’ve never actually seen that notation before: the…

A Rag Rug Inspired by West German Pottery!

I’ve already failed to post ‘A Friday Find’ even on the second week of my self imposed ‘must do’. I’ve actually got a few bits and bobs that I picked up last weekend, but alas I didn’t have the use of the camera last night. A has gone off today to do a leg of…

West German Pottery Collection

A few years ago, my boyfriend and I took our first ever trip to Hebden Bridge together.  It’s a lovely place and I highly recommend going there. Anyway, we visited a retro shop, which is sadly no longer around, that had shelves upon shelves filled with West German pottery.  At the time, we had no…