Florence and Florence - pre-owned and pre-loved collectables and gifts...

Twitter is a wonderful place to find new businesses and get inspiration. The ladies from Florence and Florence started following me last week so I checked out their website which proved to be full of simple little gems that really tempted me. It was only because I don't actually need any vintage cutlery or maps that I didn't get buying but I will definitely be back when I need to buy a present for an awkward person...

Here are my favourites of what's on offer now...

Who can resist this Bond cocktail set - including some cocktail inspiration for £48?

Or this gorgeous little tea set in fine white bone china for £49?

Woods Ware cream jug £9.50

Noton suitcase £45

This little creamer reminded me of all my Great-Aunt's and Sunday tea - I always wondered what happened to all their well-loved china and I'd like to think they ended up being loved all over again...

And who could resist this worn but beautiful suitcase - the black plastic one's favoured today just don't have the same style somehow...

Florence and Florence look out for pre-loved items and breath new life into them. The choice is fairly limited but I have added them to my favourites and will keep checking in occasionally to see what's been added.