Sh Boom... Sh Boom!

Don't waste valuable time faffing around with Xmas decorations, just move into a mate's place where they've done all the hard work for you. 

This is my friend Lyndsey, the creative genius behind Boomerang Retro, a shop so crammed with mid-century gorgeousness that even the most frazzled vintage lovin' blogger would squeal with excitement.

Now India's sorted and our pop-up at Blighty Bazaar is up & running, armed with homemade vegan brownies (both Lyndsey and boyfriend Steve are vegans) we took a trip over to their shop in nearby Hednesford. 

Lynch's Tina and the 1960s art glass made me feel right at home.

If we hadn't decided on a £15 present budget I might have hinted at Jon buying me the Spanish lady.

 This 1950s tumble drier is in perfect working order. I didn't know they were even invented back then.

 These Scandinavian wall plaques are part of a series of 12, each featuring a month from the same couple's courtship. 

The coolest TV ever topped with a trio of OBDs*, surely a sign that Lyndsey needs to start blogging.

* Obligatory blogger deer (no self respecting blogger dares be without).

 I know several bloggers who'd squeal over this Pyrex (Em, Dee...)

1960s Babycham glasses, naturally!

 The freaky kids were safe - I already have these on the Wall Of Misery.

Jon spent ages fiddling with the radiogram. Wouldn't that shelf make an ideal extension to my poodle parlour? Poor thing's straining under the weight of my birthday poodles (thanks Em & Curtise!)

....and wouldn't that barkcloth make a fantastic shift dress?

You'll find Lyndsey and Steve here.
I didn't tell them that I'd be writing about Boomerang but I knew my blogging friends would love it as much as I did.

Vintage cheongsam blouse (birthday present from Tania), 1970s lurex maxi (courtesy of Dee), velvet platforms (Office sale, 2011)

Well, suppose I'd better get dressed and go and do battle in Lidl for a box of teabags, a pint of milk and a loaf, that's if there's any left. One sodding day and the whole country goes mental, buying more food than the pair of us get through in a month.

See you soon!