Petals and Leaves

We have settled down (more or less) into the new apartment. There are still cartons lying behind the couch, we haven't gotten our coffee table/dining table/work desk (yes, it's going to be a 3-in-1 space saver), but yes, we can call it our home.

Finally gotten down to shooting some new vintage wear loots last weekend. Here's 3 of them first - of floral and leaves prints. I will be listing more dresses before I leave for my Taiwan trip on this Friday!!! Looking forward to it coz it's my FIRST Taiwan immigration stamp in  my passport (horrors!!) And who doesn't welcome holidays? And I'm meeting up with my family for the tour. Do I need another reason to be excited?

So if you want to get anything without having to wait for too long (I'll be back on 30th Oct), my last mail run is on this Thursday!

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Unleash your Bohemian Spirit

Hi there!

I promised more vintage wear and here they are. Please click on 'Vintage Wear' tab to view them.

This time, I found a couple of pieces that fits me perfectly! There's even a classic polka dots one that I simply adore! But Mr. LTC said he wouldn't be caught with me in that dress. Not a very supportive hubby right? I was alright with him wearing Fei Yue sneakers when we go out...both pairs! 

Vintage wear may mean passe designs to some, but they can be classics as well. What was 'out' years ago can be the next big thing tomorrow. Just look at polka dots. I don't know any girls who don't go crazy over polka dots. Need i mention bright colour blocks of the eighties?

For gals who rush out to fashion chains & deck out in the latest fashion must-have, sure, you may be trendy. But stylish is where you can put together an one-of-a-kind ensemble that gives you an identity.  Throw on a vintage item, by all means, mix and match with other trendy stuff and old just became new! 

Japanese Vintage Wear

Hi there!

Vintage wear is now in store! Making the debut are some japanese vintage dresses & skirt. 

Each piece is one-of-a-kind and are in wonderful condition. There is no visible stains nor tears, zips are working smoothly, buttons (if any) are securely sewn on (however buttons do show signs of age). 

Some of them are deadstock while others may be pre-loved. Either way, each piece has been carefully selected and checked for flaws. They aren't pristine due to age but the slight imperfections are what that give it its yesteryear charms.

Vintage wear shows really excellent and detailed sewing. Nothing beats the neat tiny stitches, tightly sewn hooks and impeccable workmanship on clothes of yesteryear. A far cry from the wide stitches, loosely sewn buttons that are seen on mass market clothes nowadays.

I hope I can find something that fits me the next time I go scavenging.

To view what's available, click on the 'Vintage Wear' tab above. Have fun shopping!

A Little Tea Party

Fine Bone China Tea Cup Set (Butterfly Lovers)

A set of delicate fine bone china footed tea cup and saucer. Prints of roses & butterflies on both sides of the cup, saucer as well as on 1 side on the cup interior. Edges of cup, saucer, tea cup ear and foot are trimmed in gold leaf.

Price is for 1 teacup & saucer set. I have 2 sets available.

Tea Cup: 100 mm diameter (excluding ear) x 60 mm ht

Saucer: 150 mm diameter

Net weight: 300 g

USD18

Johnson Brothers Blue Denmark Bone China 2-Tier Cake Tray

A classic blue & white colour 2-tier cake/dessert/tidbit stand. This serving platter is formed with 2 Johnson Brothers plates from the Blue Denmark collection and quality gilt metal stem & handle. A space saver as it can be disassembled for storage.

Lower tier: 250 mm diameter

Upper tier: 200 mm diameter

Height: 230 mm

Net weight: 1 kg

USD34

Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz Bone China 2-Tier Cake Tray

Enjoy your afternoon tea delights with this beautiful cake tray formed with 2 Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz plates and quality gilt metal stem & handle. A space saver as it can be disassembled for storage.

Lower tier: 240 mm diameter

Upper tier: 195 mm diameter

Height: 230 mm

Net weight: 1 kg

USD34

I LOVE FLEA MARKETS

Vintage Iron Recipe Stand

A foldable iron stand to hold your recipe. The metal balls keep the pages in place while you read with your hands busy stirring, seasoning and throwing in ingredients.

Size when folded: 360 mm width x 370 mm ht
Opens up to 150 mm depth
Ledge: 60 mm
Net wt: 850g

USD 38     SOLD

Vintage Wooden Stand
A shabby non-lacquered wooden stand to display books, recipe, menu, art, etc. It has natural wood grains and etchings that came with age. Adjustable gradient. Lies flat when not propped up.

Size when folded: 300 mm x 290 mm
Base: 240 mm x 300 mm
Ht: 210 mm ~ 230 mm ht
Ledge: 18 mm width
Net wt: 530 g

USD26    SOLD

Vintage Iron Plate Stand
A rustic wrought iron plate stand to showcase your beloved show plate or artwork.

Size when folded: 140 mm width x 300 mm ht
Opens up to 120 mm depth
Ledge: 25 mm width
Net wt: 200g

USD 28     SOLD

Chrome Silver Napkin Tray
A beautiful chrome silver tray for holding paper napkins. One of the diamond-shape cut-out at a corner is loosened & is slightly tarnished.(refer to last picture)

Size: 90 mm x 90 mm x 78 mm ht
Net wt: 340 g

USD 11

Vintage Amber Rose Tall Glass (Set of 3)

A wonderful find in a vintage shop during one of my travels! I love the warm amber coloured glass, the rose motifs on both sides of the glasses and the fact that they are raised glasses on patterned cut glass base.

Size: 55 mm dia. x 165 mm ht
Net wt: 450 g (for 3)

USD26     SOLD

Royal Albert Lavender Rose Tea Trio Set
A pre-loved set of tea cup, saucer and tea plate from the Royal Albert Lavender Rose Series. The tea cup is in Montrose shape. The edges of cup, saucer and tea plate are scalloped and trimmed in gold. There is no chips, cracks nor stains. There is some discolouration of the gold trimming at the edge of the tea plate as shown on the last picture.

Tea cup measures 88 mm dia. x 70 mm ht.
Saucer measures 140 mm dia. x 23 mm ht.
Tea plate measures 160 mm dia.
Net wt: 400 g

USD39

Antiquated Shabby Chic Clock
A functional clock with an antiquated light robin's egg blue colour iron casing and glass front. Numerals are cut-outs on the iron casing. Parts of the iron casing is deliberately distressed for the shabby chic look. Can be hung on wall or placed on desk. Uses 1 AA battery.

Size: 215 mm x 48 mm x 280 mm ht
Net wt: 700 g

USD39

Antiquated Mirror Artwork
Antique mirror in a shabby wooden frame and a vintage-inspired sticker of a old Parisian scene. Looks great in a Parisian decor apartment, placed on the desk or hung on wall.

Size:365 mm x 293 mm x 17 mm thick
Net wt: 950 g

USD36    SOLD