The Land of Bygone Times- vintage glassware scavanging

Today my boyfriend and I took a lovely Sunday trip to a fantastic place called Bygone Times.

Bygone Times is an antiques and collectables centre in Chorley a la North West which used to be an old cotton mill. the building is enchanting, although it is run down in parts this just adds to the enchantment. Inside there are literally hundreds of stalls selling unique pieces from beautiful Victorian furniture to old brass Teapots. It also inhabits a small penny arcade area, and a World War 2 exhibit which are both defo worth a wonder round.

 

It is easily one of my most fave places to visit near to where I live. We usually go for a wonder and a toot and have only ever purchased one thing from there, which was a Football programme for a Wigan V Everton match that happened to be our first date (part 1 anyways)

 

Today we had planned to go and spend I bit of moulah on.......vintage glassware. How follow the trend of me! I do so love anything vintage coloured and beautiful. Even though there were so many gorgeous items I needed wanted I went with a £40 budget and promised myself I would spend no more!! I also told myself that this was to only go on glassware. This proved to be difficult as the vintage grammar phone (£120) and the lovely Telephone table (£38) where screaming at me to buy them. Alas my sensible side prevailed and glassware was all I procured.

 

I am EXTREMELY pleased with my cutie little finds!|....even more so with the price!

 **Blowing my amazing bargain hunter skills trumpet**

 

The place housed a serious amount of Decanters each one special in there own way. By the time i had reached the end of the stalls, I had about ten to chose from. there was a pink one for ten pounds but it looked a little worn so i opted for the one below. I went for this one because it wasn't too large and i rather enjoy the shape ( a little different from most of the other cubey ones) Plus my Boy informs me that the bigger the surface area in a decanter the better, so as to let the alcohol air..... i think that's what he said anyhoo :x

 

crystal £2

 

 

I looked in every nook and cranny for some pretty coloured glasses and was a wee bit disappointed in lack there of. i did manage to seek out a few though most of which were green haha the ones that were not ugly, i bought :)

 

The green and brown ones were 20p each and the one with the pink bits was £1

 

 

I also really really really wanted a bon bon dish as they are named on eBay and saw loads. All ranging in price from £12-£25. i didn't want to pay that much for one so accepted the fact that i wouldn't get one....UNTIL....... this beauty caught my attention! it makes my heart sparkle with delight and i am soooo happy that i gots me a pink one! woop woop! for the price, i would have got two but it was a unique item.

 

£1.50

 

 

 

All in all i am more than satisfied with my trip to Bygone times. I came away with exactly what i wanted at a fraction of the cost i was prepared to spend. Result! if you are from the area or are visiting, it is so worth a trip. There is guaranteed to be some lovely lovelies that will pull on your heart strings

 

For more information on Bygone Times please visit their website

 http://bygonetimes.co.uk

 

See you soon

xoxo

 

 

 

 

 

Passion For All Things Pinterest

 

So last year I wandered into the world of Pinterest for the very first time (late with the trend) and I fell truly madly in love with the whole concept! I didn't really know too much about it at the start and found myself spending hours exploring every inch of all the things that I find pwiddy.

 

Pinterest is the land of the show home, the Hollywood hair, the perfectly placed bouquet of flowers. It is a Fashionistas best friend, a crafters muse and a poets dreamland!! whatever you want to look at or to be inspired by, from amazing cakes to the latest pair of trainers Pinterest is darned sure to have it. This is why I love it so so dearly! if I want to see something I will type it into the little search box and poof, gerzillions of photos of some serious variety all just a click away.

 

 

 

 

 

Pinterest has managed to push me to love the little things in the world more than i already did. When i have a rest from work or life i will put on my onesie, make a cup of tea and venture on in to the mystical wonders of all things lovely. B-L-I-S-S!! It genuinely does make me feel peaceful and happy.

 

I have many a board in my corner of Pinterest containing my upmost favourite pictures that i have been enlightened by. Including one for crafts, one for vintage lovelies, one for quotes and randomness, one for fashion...... the list does not stop there and it will continue to grow along with my passion for all things Pinterest.

 

 

 

 

So please I urge you all to take a trip into Pinterest lane and discover the things you are passionate about in the most imperfectly perfect feast for the eyes. You wont be disappointed!!!

 

 

If you have a Pinterest account, please do feel free to follow mine and i shall follow back :) you will find me by searching 'sarah cranston' and i will be wearing all black everything in my display picture

 

speak to you soon lovelies

xoxo

 

 

 

(all images sourced from, you guessed it, Pinterest)

 

 

 

Primark AW13 Collection

yes i know that the rain has only just arrived and there are still hopes that the sun will grace us with its presence once again before the Autumn kicks in but i have just had a lovely little moment checking out primarks new AW13 collection.eeek eeek eeek.

You absolutely cannot beat a good ol' primark haul every couple of months!

below are a pick of my faves :)

I hadn't planned to display so many pictures but there were so many lavly things!

whilst i wont be purchasing all of these things the ones that i most defiantly will are;

the panel dress-perf for work and on to post work drinkies

the black studded tote-its Autumn and we all need a new black bag!

Tartan scarf-because its oh so wintery

the rose jumper-awesome for the pub quiz or a shopping trip

red dungaree dress- i am so gunna rock these with my doc martens, woolly tights and a grey off the shoulder sweatshirt!

Tartan shirt- checked shirts are my fave winter items

dark grey cable knit jumper- so so cosy and so so stylish with leggings or jeans

the black fedora- perfect for the classy winter look with a tartan shawl (which i am yet to find)

rose print quilted jacket- red adds a warm splash of colour to the black n grey monotony of winter

the black boots- black boots are a staple of winter and the cute out and buckle part makes them a lil different to the norm, also that type of heel is rather comfortable

To be honest i will think of a reason why all of the above items should be a part of my winter wardrobe!

 

 i found these wonderful things on the LOOK magazine website, there are plenty more to have a nosey through

 

HERE IS THE LINK



Happy Shopping

XOXO

 

Wedding guest OOTD

 

I am going to a wedding this weekend which is a great excuse to treat myself to a new outfit. i wanted something pretty but something comfy as its going to be all day so i have gone with this luverly cream lace number from ASOS at £38... i think its classy and pretty, Ive made sure to steer clear of white and accessorised with gold and light dusky pink :) lace is a must this season and i think if you find the right piece it can be timeless!

 

 

The 'love' necklace was £3 from ASOS

The Hair Slide was £3.99 from New Look

The Key Earrings were £6 from ASOS

The Shoes where my absolute steal at £35 from TKMaxx (should have been £140 from Kurt Geiger)

The Bag was £7.99 from New Look  

Told u i LOVE a bargain

 

As you can see i have gone with the classy simple look.... now how to do the hair?!?!?

xoxo

 

The Wedding

This weekend was the FIRST wedding of my group of girly friends. Laura who i have been friends with since primary school, got married abroad with her and her grooms close family and had an evening do in Wigan for all her other friends. The venue was decorated beautifully with blue twinkle lights as the back drop to her gorgeous wedding cake and (quoting my boyfriend) the best buffet ever! All the tables had white covers with a lovely light blue ribbon across and the centre pieces where large glass bowls with little blue squidgy balls (or water beads) and white Lilly's. i thought it was very pretty and i liked the blue theme as i think Andy (the groom) had an input into this, being a Wigan Athletic fan.

A fun time was had by all and i felt like a proper grown up realising that all my friends are starting to get married off! i LOVE this because it means that i can have lots more lovely evenings like this with people i care about (and possibly don a bridesmaids dress)

So here are some of my fave pics from the night.....

i do love a good black and white wedding photo ( i pinched this off of Laura's facebook as i had none of the couple together) anyway....the happy couple!

The cutesy wedding cake :)

Myself and the boy <3

My friends lavly little girl, Chloe and I

The Sambuca shots Ian bought our table :D

Blue and white wedding cupcake :)

Stacey, the bride and Mr Peach!

Laura and I :)

So to sum up, twas a hell of an evening!

i loved loved loved getting the boy up on the dance floor doing the infamous dance between my friends group, known as 'the peachy', i loved dancing with my lil Chloe to 'time of my life' and with Laura and my other friends. i loved toasting with sambucas, i loved my PDAs with Ian, i loved laughing & reminiscing. the night was awesome and filled with great memories!

To Mr & Mrs Craig... i hope its a fairytale

xoxo