Caroline Burke | Burkatron

random crap notebook by happy jackson

vintage map lunchbox

I found myself buying lots of random little things when I went to cornwall recently.. I just couldn't help myself! one of my favourites items is (surprise surprise) another notebook for my collection that I spotted in newquay! I've seen this one online quite a few times so I finally caved and added this retro lunchbox into the mix as well. I always find myself obsessing over shells when I'm at the seaside so I picked up a few more of those too.

lips telephone

this is my most treasured charity shop find EVER. I literally squealed when I spotted this in a scope charity shop in penzance for only £4 and the best part? it still works! eeeep!

japanese floral bowl  & wave bowl

I've spotted these bowls on urban outfitters before so I recognised them in a little gift shop in padstow. I'm a fiend for buying china so I'm struggling to find a home for these new arrivals. I think I might have a de-clutter of my bedside table and use them to stash skincare in. I found the plate in another charity shop near st ives (I'll use this with some of my old china cups as I love to mix and match patterns.)

recycled juice carton purses

that's nice but completely useless tin

I found these recycled purses at the eden project and absolutely loved them! the shell jewellery box is pretty tacky so it was an instant winner for me, I also found this tin that I'll use to store trinkets or business cards in.

sass & belle floral lampshade

postcards

I wasn't going to buy this fabric lampshade but I changed my mind at the last minute and I'm so glad I did! there was quite a few colour variations but I opted for this slightly oriental looking design. I still have lots of frames to hang so I picked up some more postcards to frame from the galleries in st ives.

as nice as looks on my desk..I shall get around to hanging it in my dressing room (eventually)

hope you're all having a lovey bank holiday!

caroline x

I love going to the seaside, I'm not sure it's something I'll ever grow out of! I took a little road trip last week to indulge in my love of seaside stall tat and nostalgia. I ate my fill of fish & chips, visited every sweet shop in reach and played on the arcades like a true grown up... 

I wore an old chunky primark necklace (found crammed at the back of one of drawers earlier this summer!) with one of my favourite mickey tees. I always tie my hair up with one of my 50's inspired hairbands if I'm feeling lazy or in a hurry, it's my ultimate easy hair option (and I just wanted to get to the beach quicker!!)