We love vintage, we love Corbridge and we love love, and so Valentine’s is a day we take very seriously. From kissing frogs to cute green mogs, our vintage treasure chest is brim full of Valentine’s gems for romantics to explore. And Corbridge is perfect for a romantic day out. Stroll hand in hand along the river, before browsing independent shops and enjoying a romantic lunch or dinner.
The Tower
Vintage at the Tower is splendidly tucked away behind Corbridge’s historic vicar’s Pele Tower, now a wine bar on three floors. This fabulous building was created in 1318, possibly at the behest of the lords of Warkworth. This means a day of hunting vintage in our gorgeous shop can begin or end with a G and T at this historic tower.
Play Cat and Mouse
We have long been aficionados of glittering Butler and Wilson pieces and specialise in offering a good selection of these jewels to our customers and collectors. Classy, classic and generously studded with rhinestones, a Butler and Wilson brooch or necklace will be a lasting and long-loved Valentine’s gift - to your love or to yourself.
This cute cat and mouse brooch will be want-to-wear-able way after Valentine’s Day - and we love that ruby red heart! You can pair your Butler and Wilson jewel with a timeless Liberty scarf, as we have above, or with a soft Camille Cowl, studded lovingly with mother of pearl buttons, as we have below.
Shop Butler and Wilson Cat and Mouse - https://vintageatthetower.com/products/vintage-butler-and-wilson-rhinestone-cat-and-mouse-brooch?_pos=18&_sid=368d9957b&_ss=r
Shop Camille Cowl: https://vintageatthetower.com/products/hand-knitted-camille-alpaca-cowl-with-vintage-buttons
We LOVE Liberty
We do love Liberty, and the perfect Liberty scarf can offset your romantic jewel perfectly, like the scarf above. Or choose a fab Liberty print shirt for your love. It’s a lasting way to say it with flowers. Check out the pearly button fastening, and it has a slight, shaped hem too. (To fit up to 50/52” chest, length 26”.)
Shop Liberty Shirt:
‘You Can Leave your Hat on!’
You will want to leave your hat on, if it it’s one of our super soft, super romantic , vintage style alpaca accessories. Hats, gloves, scarves and turbans - they make great Valentine’s and birthday gifts for real softies. Lots of people who are allergic to sheep’s wool can comfortably wear this soft, soft alpaca wool.
Shop Hand Knit Alpaca - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AdornAgainVintage?search_query=Hand+knit
Kissing Frogs
Well, we’ve all kissed a few frogs, and how, but when it’s a Butler and Wilson froggy, as pretty as these bulging-eyed babies are below, we don’t even care if they turn into princes! Loving the iconic Butler and Wilson details, like those gimlet eyes.
Shop Butler and Wilson Frog Brooch: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1638637925/vintage-butler-wilson-multicoloured?click_key=235770ec919765096272e08f8d8f699b33790074%3A1638637925&click_sum=3b1ec857&ga_search_query=Frog&ref=shop_items_search_2
Cin, Cin, Darling
Browse our selection of crystal Champagne and cocktail glasses in our Corbridge shop, if you want to choose a Valentine’s buy that you will use all year round, or to create a romantic dinner setting.
Or check out this vintage rhinestone cocktail glass brooch to wear on the night, and afterwards. Loving that tiny, twinkling cherry detail.
Shop Vintage Cocktail Brooch:
Pretty in Pink
Handbags are another perennial passion of ours, and this Harris Tweed pink princess is a beauty.
Unused, with original tags still attached, this fine bag has a panel of hand woven, sustainable Harris Tweed in vibrant shades of pink, blue and purple. The back, sides and base are made from sustainable jute, with a waterproof finish inside. The bag has twin padded turquoise padded cotton handles, measures 16” x 12.75” x 8” at the base, and is ready to gift or enjoy.
Jewellery with a Heart
Finally, we can’t share vintage Valentine’s news without looking at lockets. We have some beauties in the Corbridge shop, and also have some jewellery with a heart online.
This vintage locket on the left opens up, so that you can place your loved one’s photo inside of it, to keep them close to you, for Valentine’s Day and so many other days.
Shop Hearts - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AdornAgainVintage?search_query=heart
Enjoy your vintage browsing online and have a happy, happy Valentine’s Day, with love from your vintage emporium. ❤️❤️💋💋