How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Having a wee gander at the past year's posts, I'm humbled by the warmth, kindness, generosity, support and love from visitors to my blog.
I'm constantly amazed at the encouragement I get and feel so lucky to be part of an open-minded, welcoming community.
On countless occasions I've shed tears at comments and posts by fellow bloggers.
I may also have wee'd myself a little or a lot at the hilarity that often occurs in Blogland.
I rully love all of youse and if you'd like to do an about turn and stand to attention, I'm more than happy to give each of you a jolly good arse-squeeze.
Do take note of the snap fastener at my waist.
It kept popping open today because of course, I ate all the pies!
I decided it wasn't worth bothering about while out and about today because hell, I still felt fabulous.
Vintage petticoat - gifted by happy punter Helga von Trollop Pink star necklace - gifted by gorgeous colour-coded slapper, Krista Scrabble ring - gifted by lovely Nelly Earrings and 1950s blue granny necklace - Etsy Hindu goddess bag, cat brooch - craft market Bangles, green rose brooch, other rings - thrifted Shoes - eBay
Most of the shops were shut today, but the Salvos were open, where I satiated my need for a bargain splurge.
I found this gorgeous bead bag and immediately thought of Vintage Bird Girl who shares my lust for the color GREEN!
I also found a cross-stitched linen tray mat and some gorgeous old ceramics.
The lemon vase has lost a petal and it's stem has broken off and been mended in the past, so clearly it was once much-loved; while the wee leaf dish is Carlton Ware (two bucks!)
Random pic of scallywag Lily, in a rare prone pose.
Have you been doing any post-Christmas shopping?
I'm feeling very smug about picking up a few bargains in Nelly's shop, Vintage Wishes.
The Stylist quickly snaffled this beautiful 1960s cotton quilt I bought from Nelly's treasure emporium.
I picked up these gorgeous 1970s kitsch cushion covers for our lounge ... 
... and this pair of scrumptious harlequin chicky-babes.
Lily can't be bothered getting out of my bag to wish you well, but I say Happy New Year to you my dears!
Oh and while you're still in holiday-mode, have a peek at the latest Vogoff magazine, the creation of Melanie at Bag and a Beret.
Wowza!

Love Desiree xoxo