My Etsy Focus this week is on an eclectic little store called Ally’s Antiques, which I realised after seeing it’s pretty wares is actually based out of Oxford – where I live! So I get to support a local store this week which makes me even happier.
Vintage Willow Pattern Tea Cups
“My name is Ally, I am French and I live in Oxford, UK. For as long as I can remember, I have always been rummaging in car boots and antiques fairs. I love collecting vintage artefacts and I recently discovered a passion for British ceramics and blue and white china.
With an academic background in Japanese and British art history, I am now starting a career in antiques and art dealing. The thing I love most about this job is the background work: I love to research the history of an item, find out who made it and why, and share my discoveries with my clients. I will try my best to do the same with the articles I sell on this page, so please let me know if you have any question about them!” Alexandra Domeracki
Vintage Industrial Metal Blue Green Hole Puncher
I love the eclectic mix of antique, vintage, retro and second-hand that Alexandra features in her store – there’s a little something for everyone.
1960s Retro Red Sphere Ice Bucket and Soda Syphon
Alexandra is on Twitter and also has a blog where she continues her discussions on antiques and vintage finds.
Dear Sophie,
I only just discovered this article you wrote about my Etsy shop and… wow! Thank you so much! It’s great to see that my work doesn’t go unnoticed! I am so honoured to be featured on your fantastic blog, alongside great vintage stores. . I cannot thank you enough!
It is such a shame that I only come across your blog now that I am leaving Oxford – it would have been great to invite you over for a coffee
Have a lovely day and thank you again!
Wish I was in the UK to visit this lovely shop. Found you at BYW.
Hi Sophie,
Stopping by from BYW! You have a beautiful blog…really like your Etsy focus column. I’m a big fan of vintage finds and like your featured choices….xoblenda
LOVE the hole puncher Sophie! I’ll check out her blog-lovely that she’s local too! Have a great weekend! xx