vintage martini posters

today i came across these lovely vintage martini posters. i love the shade of sepia in them and think its such a shame they don't use these types of imaging on their current packaging. it would look so much nicer.

IMAGES - TOP LEFT AND MIDDLE www.pzrservices.typepad.com
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dining room ideas

some lovely dining room ideas from housetohome 

angelas ashes

just finished reading the amazing autobiographical book Angelas Ashes. it is about a young boys extremely poverty-stricken upbringing in Ireland during the 30-50's. i am amazed at the strength of character Francis 'Frank' Mcourt had. He and his surviving brothers had an incredible ability to survive and I find thier stories so inspiring.

for more information about these inspiration men follow the links - Frank McCourt Malachy McCourt

new items

new items added to the shoppe - take a look here

 

izzy lane

i have fallen in love with the gorgous collection of ethical wool garments from Izzy Lane

all of her garments are made from wool that predominantly comes from her own rare breed Wensleydale and Shetland sheep, most of which have been rescued from slaughter. the shop is also approved by the Vegetarian Society which is a big thumbs up from me. she also has some gorgeous shoes and an amazing moc croc bag - above. 

All images from http://www.izzylane.com/

CSN Stores Giveaway!

I am very excited to announce that I am doing a blog Giveaway with CSN Stores.

Based in Boston, CSN Stores LLC began in 2002 and has grown rapidly into a Top 3 online U.S. retailer of home and office goods. They have an amazing collection of  over 1 million items in over 200 stores, ranging from ultra modern home furniture to greenhouses to baby goods. Below are two of my favorite dining room furniture sets from one of the CSN stores 

CSN stores will be giving away a $30 spending spree to one of my readers and I will be picking the winner on the 1st January 2010 as a Happy New Year present!

Here are some of my favorite $30 or under  picks from one of the other CSN Stores AllModern.com where the winner will be spending thier money.

All you need to do to enter is to blog about me or follow my blog. Please make sure that you follow me publicly or if you want to blog about me /sepia smiles then make sure you let me know in the comments so I can add you to the prize draw.All current followers please leave me a comment to let me know if you would like to participate in the giveaway.
***You must participate before the 3oth December to be included***

 I will find someone extra special to pick the winner on New Years Eve ; )

From left to right and top to bottom

, Herman Miller Eames Lounge and Ottoman, Inhabit Chrysalis Wall Flats,FontanaArt Chandelier, Modern Extendable Table with Alchemia Chairs, Action Extendable Table with Asia Chairs, Fern Outdoor Pillow, Mod Dot Decorative Pillow, Flourish Outdoor Pillow, A La Carte Nimbus Plate, Free Spirit Clear Glass Dish with Arms, Snowman Oil and Vinegar Pitcher, Thomas-Paul-Annie Pillow in Berry, Thomas-Paul-Annie Pillow in Grey, Thomas-Paul-Annie Pillow in Green, Origo Orange Bowl, Satumetsa Pasta Bowl, Ittala Origo Mix Colour Bowl (My Fave!), Kivi Clear Candle Holder, Framework Magnetic Frame in Orange, Snowball Votive.

Good luck! x

monochrome heaven

some of my favourite items in the online shop Pedlars.

All images courtesey of http://www.pedlars.co.uk/