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How To Make A Fabulous Bespoke DIY Christmas Display.
Every year I do a large display outside the front of the house. I often get asked "oh that must be so hard to make" or " I couldn't make that" and when I tell people that, yes, you most certainly CAN make this yourself they are surprised. Let me show you how with this step by step guide.... -
Spode – 85 Years of the Christmas Tree.
‘Christmas Tree’ by Spode is probably one of the most iconic and definitely the most festive of tableware to be found and has been in continuous production since the 1930s when it was designed by Harold Holdway (later to become design director), who had apparently never seen a Christmas tree! -
The Emotional Truth About Writing '70s House'.
I got into a rhythm with writing, to the expense of pretty much everything else, as soon as I was alone in the house when I had completed the school run, I would open the lap top, usually sitting under a blanket on the sofa and write from 9.30am to 2.30pm most week days. I would pick a subject, and write, just write..... -
How pre ordering '70s House' Book helps me as a first time author.
In the run up to publication date, one thing that has been playing on my mind is pre orders. Let me explain how publication works. You get a book deal; you spend a year working on it and it goes into print, on a given day this book will be sent out into the big wide world. HOWEVER, now here’s the thing, so pay attention, this bit is important 😉… -
70s House Book - Publishing Deals and How I became an Author.
“What, me? A Book? REALLY?”
Way back in September 2021 I had an email through my customer enquiries form on my website, asking if I wanted to contribute to a book, I glanced over the email and promptly forgot about it in true Estelle fashion.
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WIN!! 70s House Starter Kit - The Ultimate Giveaway!
WIN!! 70s House Starter Kit.
To help promote and celebrate my forthcoming book '70s House' published by Kyle Books/Octopus with a release date of 30th March 2023 (UK), Kyle/Octopus and I have collaborated with some fabulous businesses to bring your the ultimate '70s House Starter Kit' giveaway. -
The Tree Pipsie - and how he got his name.....
The Tree Pipsie first arrived one winters night in the late 70s, when my father bought a box of random items at auction, and in the bottom of the box, there sat a rather dusty, and dirty and motheaten pixie. His outfit shabby and faded, his head a little loose, his wire body a little twisted, but my young heart only saw his magic and beauty. He took pride of place by the tree that year and for every one of the 46 Christmases since in my parents home.... -
Quality Street - The Festive Treat?
There is something very nostalgic about lifting the tin lid of a Quality Street and getting that heady waft of chocolate which almost assaults the olfactory senses. Looking at the brightly wrapped cellophane sweets in gorgeous jewel colours, a feast for the eyes, and we haven't even started eating them yet! -
Save Trader Vics!
Have you ever been to Trader Vics London?
If you haven’t, you really should, and soon, as it is earmarked for closure on New Years Eve 2022, ending a legacy just shy of its 60th anniversary.
Plans are afoot to save the uniquely styled tropical themed restaurant and bar by a committed group of tiki enthusiasts who have lobbied to have to space independently listed and protected as a place of unique cultural interest.
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What is the perfect retro Christmas Cocktail?
Most people I know who grew up from the 50s to the 80s a snowball cocktail at Christmas was their first taste of alcohol..... -
Box of Delights & 70s House Manchester Christmas Giveaway
In our home, one day that signifies the start of the Christmas festivities is not putting up the decorations, but the weekly watching of a children’s television series. In 1984 the BBC broadcast an adaptation of John Masefields Box Of Delights starting on 21st of November and culminating on Christmas Eve. -
70s House Manchester x Leopard Print Bee Jewellery Launch
This Christmas we are joining up with local Lancashire jewellery creator Kat, from Leopard Print Bee with some stunning festive offerings.
Each one has been designed in collaboration with 70s House Manchester & Kat with meaningful inspiration from the home and mind of Estelle.
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