Bygone Times Treasure

There are extremely lots of places for hunting out vintage treasures in Lancashire. Last week, we went to Bygone Times, an old mill converted to a shopping market that offers a series of three warehouses featuring over 250 different units with antiques, collectables, curios, memorabilia and nostalgia.

Their Victorian cobbled alleyway leads us through to lots of articles from yesteryear such as vintage china, Art Deco items, past time story books and fifties home decor.

An antique rocking horse

This stall has colourful of antique furniture

An array of toy miniature figurines representing soldier. They are produced in highly realistic and detailed models.

There were a few good deals lurking in the warehouse but you don’t go to Bygone Times for bargains, the price is all fixed.

 One of my favourite pieces was there...

Feed your passion with these collectors plate by Royal Albert

 Bygone Times is really a treasure trove for vintaque fans...

 What a creative way to show off your vintage doilies!

 Gardens supply...

 The older and more unsual an item, the more valuable it becomes.

 Ended the treasure hunting with this very large jug and basin, worked wonderfully well as decorative display on my mantel...

Do visit Bygone Times. Cheers!

Happy Birthday To Me....

" Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remember birthdays and the other never forgets them..." - Ogden Nash

Thank you all for wishing me such heartwarming birthday wishes via text, Facebook and emails.

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Be Dazzled that is looking rather different. Having been nearly 2 years since our last make-over, we at Be Dazzled Collection thought it was time to freshen up...

...and we're delighted to present you with our new concept. The design is different and we've also added a few new categories that we're sure you will enjoy. The website is now easy to navigate with consistency in page layout and design.

This time, Be Dazzled Collection brings the excitement of treasure hunting into your home with our monthly vintage finds. From rustic home decor to delicate china, you're bound to find something you love.

We hope you like the new look and we'd love to hear from you...

Cheers!

Sarangheayo...

Today is our 11th Wedding Anniversary...

I just thought of posting this today to say that I am truly blessed to have spent the greater part of my life with him and I look forward to all the wonderful years still to come...

I bought him "not on the high street " gift but it's really lovely present which i think he might use it everyday..(he likes to sit and enjoy nice cuppa coffee while studying)

I love the quote on this mug because for me in marriage whether it's a magical day out there or the worst race of your life...you still have to KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON!

Happy 11th Anniversary!

How Could I Resist?...

How can you resist a carboot sales where you can buy vintage treasure or get a barely used item in a very low price...

If you are a regular car boot sales shopper, you may find the allure of the "precious junkies" and the sale is too much to resist...just like the one below!

Happy Half-Term!

A touch of Scandinavian style...

Last month I made a stop at one of beautiful interior shop in Edinburgh. I'm amazed at all the things they have! Want to take a peek?...

 Their displays were fabulous and the items in the store were even more amazing in person. I'm soo glad they featured Greengate! One of my favourite brand from Danish company.

Everything in this shop is absolutely adorable including these eye-candy melamine beaker and the stoneware Spot Yellow jug.

The bright colors on the stoneware will add sparkle to your kitchen decor

Stoneware pottery in cheerful stripe Victoria Multicolour.

Greengate Apron

Bright and cheery quilt....a great selection of beautifully designed fabric

Fabric by the metre. They have gorgeous, old fashion florals plus a good range of oilcloth

Some of them have beautiful pattern taken from an old French design

Check out that wonderful retro feel teatowel. I loved that!

Everything is soooo pretty...and sooo tempting!

I used to buy lots of Greengate tin boxes from Korea. During the trip, i ended buying this two tin picnic boxes in the Millie design. They will look lovely on my kitchen shelf

Pretty paper napkins to spruce up my place setting...colorful Maggie White, gorgeous Wendy Pale Blue and Millie White 

It's fun to mix the melamine mug in Maggie Blue, Asta Pink and Maggie Yellow...in fact the more the merrier!

Hopefully one day I will be able to carry this delightful range of products in my store.

 I hope you enjoy this little window shopping trip!!

Cheers...

Breath of Spring

It's Spring time in Manchester but we had wet and cold weather for the past 2 weeks. The weather kinda cloudy these days and the rain fall unstoppably...It seems that our winter is everlasting. I feel like napping under the blanket again after the last snow...

This was my first experience of Spring...and this season brings the thought of flowers. Spring is so beautiful and inspiring for me. We've had beautiful sunshine in April and been out to some great parks to snap nice pictures ...I decided to make a post and share with you.

Sign of early Spring

Everything started to bloom in a short time...its daffodil

Yellow Spring Daffodils at the Palace of Hollyroodhouse, Edinburgh.

Freshly sprung daffodils at the countryside

Picture of blooming Hycinth at the Holyrood Park

We flocked to beauty spots almost everyweek to feel the spring breeze.

Hullard Park in Spring

Colorful Pansies on the bright spring day

Akmal admiring the flower at the Helmshore Park

Wonderful cherry blossoms at Debdale Park

It feels so good to be out in the park and play with the kids, feeling warmth of the sun!

Glorious Hydrangea for sale at B&Q

An exciting arrays of colorful seeds ready to grab

Hope you enjoy the pic! Cheers...

I've been absent from blogging...

Just a little note....to let you all know that I've not forgotten you. I know, I've been a little distant lately from my blog...but I'll be posting like before, nice pictures and all. And please come back to read my post. Yeap, i'll be posting weekly!!!