I am obsessed with the neat, chic little chairs from the middle of the last century. Today we’re used to slouching around, half asleep, in big squashy sofas today that take up half the living room. These little chairs bring you back to a time when people sat up straight and had proper conversations with each other. It seems much more refined.
We have a selection of vintage mid-century chairs in stock that have been (like the chairs pictured here) refurbished and restored to a high standard.
Two elegant takes on teatime for you, we have more tea sets in store now.
I’ve not updated the blog in ages, but things have been very busy. I’ve just completed a couple of show houses at Hartley Hall in Greenisland. This photo comes from one of the show house and shows how you can mix vintage and contemporary styles to create a very relaxed modern look.
Jacob Street has also moved premises to beside Bedeck on the Lisburn Road in Belfast. Come in and visit us there to see a great mix of modern and vintage clothing, homewares and jewellery.
A 70s sequinned maxi takes on a contemporary look when styled with a bold metal choker, statement hair and a fierce attitude.
Photography by Brideen , Model Terezeta, 70s sequin dress, Jacob Street, Brass necklace £38 , Jacob street.
Previous picture, dress as before, head piece and cuff by Orio at Jacob Street. Hait by Laura Harkin at Independent Hairdressers , Lisburn Road and Make up by Christine Pattersson.
This dress is in a beautiful fabric, a fabulous print, it’s got ruffles and has the whole one-shouldered greek goddess thing going for it. Can you get any more glamorous?
Here at Jacob Street we are predicting that rich, ethnic-inspired styles in jewel tones will continue as a key influence in interiors and fashion.
Vintage silk 60s gown and ethnic jewellery from Jacob Street ( basement of Bedeck 465 Lisburn Road, Belfast), handmade headpiece by Leonora Ferguson at Jacob Street, handmade furniture from Jacob Street.
OK, so our summer looks like it’s over now, but that shouldn’t stop us dressing like it’s summer, should it? To me, there’s nothing more summery than coral and gold – it’s the sartorial equivalent to the smell of suntan lotion.
These gorgeous vintage brooches and bracelets look really good together and are a great way to brighten up your day. Even if it’s blowing a gale and pouring outside.
Botanic and tropical prints are everywhere this season, this seventies dress should be accessorised with some serious shades and a pina colada! Perfect for sashing round the most exclusive cocktail parties.
Thinking of going somewhere over the weekend? Why not travel in style with our vintage suitcase set and this gorgeous blue lace dress, perfect for skipping through the streets of Paris…or Portadown.
