The Venerable Rose

28/07/2026

A badge for everyone - for your lapel, your bag, your pencil case, or even your hat! I know some of these apply to me 😊. Arriving at Julia - Vintage and Handmade Shop - Olney and Vintage Guru St Giles later this week…

19/07/2026

I had a little delivery of some lovely vintage Ladybird books. More exciting than usual, as the delivery included ‘In A Big Store’, a title I have been looking for to add to my own personal collection!

Despite having sold hundreds of Ladybird books over the last 9 years, I had never seen this rare title before. It’s a fascinating reflection of the time when it was first published (1973). Some wonderful illustrations of the fashions of the day, and lots of gender stereotypes regarding the job roles! I was a teenager in 1973 and life was certainly much simpler then, even if not everything was perfect!

#1973

14/07/2026

Back from the most glorious holiday in Pembrokeshire!

Wonderful Whitesands Bay and St Davids, with seven days of lovely sunshine and gentle warmth. Also the best fish and chips, and of course ice cream from The Bench Ice Cream Parlour xx

Thank you Mark & Emma Evans for another perfect stay 🌞

30/06/2026

Lovely to see lots of people out and about on Olney High Street today - enjoying the sunshine without too much heat! My area is now full to bursting with new cards, new bracelets, jewellery, haberdashery, books and art!

26/06/2026

More cards! Whilst I’m sweltering in the heat I’m busy pricing up another lovely delivery of cards from Jude Smith ~ I always try to buy my cards from British based designers who create their own original designs, and Design Smith is one of my favourites! They are always coming up with new designs and the quality of the cards is superb 😊

11/06/2026