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Vintage Pretty Handmade and Vintage Market #12

By Gem - 15:29:00
This is an event I thought my local readers might like? Vintage Pretty will celebrate its first birthday in January so pop in to 10 Feet Tall, right in the centre Cardiff because there will be a celebration with free party bags full of goodies and  free cake (vegan cake also available). As usual there will be 16+ stalls, selling lots of lovely delights... handmade jewellery, accessories, customised...

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Sales!

By Gem - 15:12:00
Thought I would share my bargains with you and an do an outfit post (which is a bit blurry because my mam can't take photos)The dress is ASOS curve and the cardi is from asda. I got the shoes in the sales in New Look for £8 and they are wide fit so I hope they will be nice and comfy. My brother...

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Santa was very good to me this year...

By Gem - 17:01:00
I had some really great stuff from Santa (Mam) this year and a super surprise gift which I didn't think I would be getting was my new hp laptop which means I can blog at home and not just on my breaks in work. I have been without a computer for about a year which is more difficult than you might think, especially...

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Secret Santa

By Gem - 10:23:00
I am the luckiest girl, I got the best Secret Santa present ever! I joined up to take part in Cupcake Couture Secret Santa and  I'm so glad I did. I had such fun finding and wrapping the present for Kimberly at http://kimbersfiddlesticks.blogspot.com/. Here is what the present looked like all wrapped up- Here is the present I got from Gina at http://theculturephox.com/. Isn't this Paperchase...

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Merry Christmas...

By Gem - 20:23:00
Merry Christmas! Hope you have all had a lovely day. I am stuffed full of calorific food and I shed a tear whilst watching Dr Who. It's been a fantastic day and I got some great things, most exciting of all was my bloggers secret Santa present (THANK YOU sooooo much to the lovely lady who got me the amazing presents, all will be revealed tomorrow)...

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Festive Outfit Post

By Gem - 16:47:00
I don't do outfit posts very often because I feel a bit silly taking photos but I got all dressed up to go out last night for 'Black Friday' so it was a good chance to take a photo. I suppose it's not really festive but it is red! The dress is from ASOS curve and I got the brooch in the ASOS...

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Christmas Decoration Tutorial

By Gem - 17:03:00
I've seen these lovely paper decorations at weddings this summer but I thought they would be equally as nice as Christmas decorations and they are both cheap and fun to make. Here is my step by step tutorial- 1. You will need to get scissors and string ready 2. Lay out about 13-16 sheets of rectangular tissue paper on top of each other. You can either make...

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Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful...

By Gem - 21:18:00
Not much to report this week, I've not had any time to shop for exciting things or go snooping around charity shops.  I thought I would bring your attention to this- There is going to be a UK and Europe fashion blogger meet, taking place in London on Saturday February 5th! There will b Lunch and networking/mingling The daytime event will either be shopping or sightseeing A...

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A Vintage Affair

By Gem - 21:01:00
Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I've been ill, slipped in ice and been working 9-9 all week. What a complete nightmare! I've done loads of shopping and have some great outfit posts to show you which will hopefully be up on Sunday. I found a great shop in Cardiff recently, it's been there a while but I'm so busy with work I...

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As requested...

By Gem - 00:52:00
We can't find our main Christmas tree base anywhere but I have put the small tree and made a cheap/rubbish table decoration and this is what they look like- A few people commented that it is rather tricky to buy for men so I came up with a few more gift ideas- Gifts for Men/Dads ...

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Stocking Filler Gift Ideas

By Gem - 16:20:00
Buying stocking fillers and Secret Santa presents can be just as hard as finding the right Christmas present for friends and family, so I thought I would give you a  helping hand. Here are a few ideas I hope you will find useful...  Girls are pretty easy to buy for but here are a few ideas- Gifts For Girls Button Rose Key Fob...

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Northcote Lane Market

By Gem - 12:23:00
The is a Northcote Lane Market tomorrow night and it's the final one of the year so it's going to be a big event. It's in Milgi on City Road, Cardiff. There are over 25 different vintage and handmade stalls to be found there. It has the best market holders in the city selling the finest in hand made, customized, original boutique, vintage,...

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Look What I Found...

By Gem - 20:23:00
I was inspired by What Katie Found to dig this out. A rubbish looking Santa don't you think? Season's Greetings everyone! ...

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Feeling Festive

By Gem - 19:14:00
Don't laugh but I tried to do a mini photo shoot in the woods with my rubbish camera because I thought it would be festive and a bit more professional than taking photos in my living room but it felt a bit daft. I'm not good as posing and I'm not a good photographer so wont be doing that again... I've got a...

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Cardiff Events

By Gem - 20:41:00
Just a brief post to let you know about the next Buffalo Boutique and it's little sister event Buffalo Lounge Boutique. It's a good way to shop and enjoy some cocktails at the same time. Stalls sell vintage bargains, hand-made crafts and all the best from local designers. You might find a great, unique gift which is better than giving someone a gift that...

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Spotlight: Guest Blogger Vintage Extraordinaire

By Gem - 21:40:00
I would like to introduce you to Rhiannon from Vintage Extraordinaire. This is her guest post, enjoy... Name: Rhiannon Derbyshire Blog address : www.vintageextraordinaire.blogspot.com A little about me :  Born and raised in Cardiff, but I saught for the bright lights of London as soon as I hit adolesence. I’ve since moved to Epsom (don’t worry no-one else’s heard of it either) to study fashion...

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Lunacy Clothing Boutique Cardiff

By Gem - 16:40:00
Whilst popping into Looby Loo's Boutique this week I came across another great shop called Lunacy. There are two Lunacy stores, one is in the High Street Arcade in Cardiff and the other is in Royal Buildings in Port Talbot. There is also an online store http://www.lunacyboutique.co.uk/  ...

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Fashion Event Tomorrow- Vintage Pretty

By Gem - 18:51:00
A bit last minute I know but I thought I would let you know that Vintage Pretty is at Buffalo this tomorrow! There will be 10 goody bags to the first through the door and they be stuffed with money off vouchers and free trinkets! Even though the venue has chnaged there will still 16+ stalls, selling handmade jewellery and accessories, customised clothing, homeware,...

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Jumble Sale!

By Gem - 14:00:00
Just a quick post to let you know there will be a jumble sale on the 29th of November at the The White Rose Information & Resource Centre, New Tredegar. You can get a train to New Tredegar from Cardiff and on the way back you could stop off at Bargoed which I assure you has the best charity shops in the valleys....

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My Christmas wish list

By Gem - 20:55:00
It's only 31 days until Christmas. But who's counting? I know it's not December yet but I'm already thinking about Christmas. The items above are at the top of my list for Christmas (hint hint if any of my family are reading this) I adore watching Nigella on TV, I find her show engaging and her recipes seem easy to follow and don't need too many...

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