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Recycled vintage wool blanket bunting

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A truly delightful find on Etsy – bunting made from recycled vintage wool blankets and embellished with embroidered flowers.  This bunting is available from Monkey Puzzle in various colours of embroidery and different designs.

These would be a beautiful addition to any wedding or party, or even just to brighten up your home!

Or perhaps you could be inspired and have a go yourself – I have found on a number of occasions old wool blankets at the carboot, so if you’re a crafty person you could have a go yourself.

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Vintage inspired lace wedding dresses from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s

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The second part of this fabulous feature on The Vintage Wedding Dress Company’s new ‘Decades Lace’ collection features dresses inspired by the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Decades Lace 1950s

Their 1950s style lace dress has a corseted draped bodice with a dramatic and fun full-length skirt.  This dress is ideal for customising and styling with your favourite original vintage pieces.

Decades Lace 1960s

Their 1960s style lace dress has a timeless boat neckline and empire wasitline to create an effortlessly classic and chic look.  It also has a sophisticated low scoop back and can be customised with long silk chiffon sleeves or a unique vintage hairpiece.

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Etsy find: vintage cream lace folk dress

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Now this isn’t a wedding dress, but I think it would make a really pretty one.  It has a pretty faux button-up bodice with a scalloped neckline, sheer lace sleeves and floaty knee-length skirt.

A gorgeous 19060s vintage dress for someone wanting something a little different to a traditional wedding dress.  For sale now at Etsy shop gimmeNICOLE.

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Vintage inspired lace wedding dresses from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s

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The fabulous London-based business The Vintage Wedding Dress Company has recently created a new collection of vintage-inspired wedding dresses.

As well as stocking a unique collection of stunning original vintage wedding dresses from the 1900s all the way up to the 70s, they have a new collection called ‘Decades Lace’.  There are six dresses each created in a different French lace to reflect the era that inspired it.

Decades Lace 1920s

Their 1920s style lace dress has a plunging neckline and low-slung waist, with an additional front panel available in a number of bespoke variations.

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Detox naturally this year with The Natural Works Company

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One of the lovely businesses from our directory, The Natural Works Company, is currently running a Detox Promotion and a sale at their website.

Products include John Masters Organics Moroccan Clay Purifying Mask, which removes toxins from the skin and is made from certified organic ingredients…

And Labyrinth Mud Suds Detox Bar, which contains natural mud extracted from the Dead Sea to leave your skin feeling lively, fresh and rejuvenated…

Ideal for banishing those post-Christmas blues – and they’re currently holding VAT at 17.5%!

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Great January discounts on reworked vintage jewellery from Rosie Weisencrantz

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The fabulous Rosie Weisencrantz is offering a 25% discount throughout January to all customers on all ranges of their reworked vintage jewellery.

That includes stunning vintage bracelets and bangles, like this one-of-a-kind handwoven bracelet with 1940s enamel flower arrangement – ideal for a bride or bridesmaid…

To receive your discount just enter ‘happynewyear’ at checkout – available during January.

If you’re looking for eco-friendly, ethical, handmade or vintage wedding jewellery why not check out the other businesses listed on the directory – visit our Accessories section.

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Cute personalised ‘Mr and Mrs’ aprons with cupcake design

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Aren’t these just adorable!  These cute ‘Mr and Mrs’ aprons with pretty cupcake illustration are printed in the UK and designed by Alice Palace – and what’s more, they can be personalised with any surname.

Alice has thought of everything and can even print ‘Mr and Mr’ and ‘Mrs and Mrs’ aprons.  Perfect for a wedding gift or even a Christmas or anniversary present.

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Pamper your back with a pre-wedding back facial from Pure Face Works

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Norah is a Holistic Facialist who runs Pure Face Works and believes that “healthy skin is beautiful skin”.  She offers bespoke treatments to relax and re-energise the body and beautify the skin.

Norah is now offering a Back Facial, which follows the same sort of process as a facial, but for your back.  It is great for any bride or bridesmaids wanting to wear a dress that reveals the upper back.

It starts with a dry skin brush to stimulate the circulation and the lymph , then cleanses and polishes your back with a scrub, clay mask and a steam.

Finally, Norah completes the treatment with an Ayurvedic back massage and a warm towel compress before applying a fragrant organic body butter.  Natural and organic skincare products used in the Back Facial are from the Myreen Young range.

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