It’s been quite a year here at Circa – the highlight was my second book “Style is Eternal”, which was released to a great response – it was simply wonderful on Christmas morning to think that many people would be unwrapping a copy of my book and enjoying it!

Here’s a quote from a reader:
“The book is beautifully illustrated with gorgeous colour images…it will guide you…it will inspire you! So if you love fashion, or just want to whip your wardrobe into shape, I can highly recommend this book…it will become your fashion bible!”
Thank you Sarah from Zinc Moon blog.

In particular, the book has been warmly received by those who cherish my first book “Love Vintage” which is great. I like to think that the two books are sitting next to each other on bookshelves around the country, as they are on mine.

Most importantly, I’d like to thank everyone who has supported my vintage shop Circa over the last year: who bought an item online or came to see me at the shop because Circa is the foundation of all that I do.

Circa provides me a home away from home, filled with many of my favourite things and a lovely place to work. A desk to write and needles with which to sew. It funds the research and writing that I do, and allows me the freedom to offer specialised advice to all who come seeking it.

Without your support I wouldn’t be able to pursue my passion and share my knowledge.

I wish you all a wonderful 2015 and in the words of Mae West: “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!”

See you next year xxx

Circa is open throughout the festive season, only closed for public holidays. Here are some vintage New Year’s images that I’ve found that you might like – and I like the idea that all of these old images were once fresh and new, and looking forward to a new year that for us is now far in the past.