As our Boutique of the Week competition is running for two weeks this time (see the This Is Pretty competition here- make sure you don’t miss out!), I thought I’d use today’s post to have a little look at dressing tables instead.

Your dresser is the one place where you can really go to town on girliness- this is your personal space and no man should have any say as to how it’s decorated!  Of course the style of the dressing table needs to fit with the style of our bedroom but think old vintage perfume bottles, large fluffy powder puffs and pretty containers for all your bits and bobs.  A girly haven in an instant!

Via Domino magazine

Via House To Home

I love the vintage style of this dresser, the distressed finish on the frames and pretty glass containers add to the girly style.  Not everything needs to be vintage though- mix the old with the new, like the chrome lamp above.  Notice how the blind fabric matched the seat- how pretty!

Via The Independent

It’s heaven for a girl if there are numerous makeup storage options.  Vintage dressers tend to be the best for storage, as they were often made with great attention to detail- little drawers galore!

Via Home Interior Site

Necklaces tangle easily and it’s not much use having just one earring.  Hang them on the wall to keep them tidy and easily accessible.  Looks great, too!

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You will remember that we featured gorgeous homeware and accessories boutique, This is Pretty, a few weeks ago… well we’re delighted to see they have just added some new pieces to the collection, so we have even more goodies to choose from!!  I adore the ‘With Love’ teacups- their vintage style is so unique and desirable.  My favourite still has to be the large angel wings, though!

With Love Birdcage teacup, £9.80

Set of 3 vintage style tins by Michal Negrin, £12.20

Country Heart soap bar, £4.90

Life Is Beautiful wooden block, £7.50

Psssst!  This Is Pretty is giving away a gorgeous French style cutlery box, worth £13.80, to one lucky reader!  All you need to do is answer the question in the post below to be in with a chance of winning…

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These images take me back to when i was studying Art at college and would enjoy spending hours collecting images and creating scrapbooks of research.  

I love the vintage look and feel, the intricate craftsmanship that has gone into creating these pieces and the sense that each item tells a romantic story.

All items are available to purchase online on Etsy from Jeanne at A Bushel and a Peck. 

Create your own romantic fairytale!

Posted by Emily

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Seeing as I’ve recently been veering to the subject of different cultural styles influencing home decor style, it seems apt to have Eastern Influence as our shop of the Week!

The family-run company specialises in beautiful wooden homeware products handcrafted by artisans.  I’m particularly interested in their storage ideas- especially the trunks.  As you know, I always welcome any ideas for the best way to store my ever-growing number of ‘things’!!

Grandeur Hat Boxes, set of 3, were £110 now £88

Large Treasure Chest, £150

Floral Wine Rack, £105

Magazine Holders, were £49 now £35

Posted by Emily

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Spotty Button is an online boutique packed full of interesting home accessories and gift ideas.  There’s lots of inspiration for that perfect gift for the person who has everything… don’t forget it’s only about 8 weeks until Christmas Day!  I always like to read a little about the founder of a company but I can’t seem to find any background information on the website.  Still, it’s definitely worth a look!

Below are a selection of my favourite items… 

Regency cake stand, £27.95

Mother Of Pearl knob, £6.50

Vintage dressing table mirror, £41.75

Red Spotty Heart hot water bottle, £9.95 

Posted by Emily

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