The world of PIB since my last post

I'm back... sorry it's been a while, so much has happened since February (pink faced at the thought of neglect for that long) I've done TV work, been voted one of the best vintage shops by BBC homes & Antiques magazine and seen a staff member come and go... plus so much more! As always, a daily update can be found on my Facebook page....


But anyway, today i have started to sprinkle a few subtle gift ideas around the shop, the weather is sunny and without the colourful leaves on the ground, we could be in full summer still. Therefore, i shall not bring a premature Christmas to my little shop (besides which, I'm bulging with Halloween tack to go up in a few days)! 


Vintage scarves make a lovely alternative to wrapping paper, when used with satin bow, and the recipient can re use the scarf after....



I have managed to save a few vintage boxes to one side, which are fab for small items. 

But as an alternative, why not use vintage tins as gift boxes? again, something nice for the recipient to hang onto and use

 As a keen recycler, i decided to use the scraps of vintage wallpaper i have collected over the years for something useful... 


i have turned them into gift tags, using coloured ribbon, each is unique and the perfect finish for any parcel

There are plenty of gift ideas in my little shop, like these boxed vintage evening bags, big floppy ribbon added. Or a selection of pretty and funky vintage smellies, classic bath cubes or talc- just like granny gave you! or even knitted creatures (prob knitted by granny)! ideal stocking fillers...