Welcome to Retro-On-Sea! 

Where we love genuine British
retro seaside collectables.

You can find us at :

www.retro-on-sea.com

We will be having some great items in the shop over the coming weeks - everything from 1950's towels for the beach hut to 1960's and 70's items for your campervan! The stock is always changing - so make us a favourite or give us a 'Like' on facebook to keep in touch with all the news!

Well.... summer has finally arrived!
and it's amazing how good it makes us all feel. Early mornings never feel so bad when the sun is shining - there have been plenty of freshly laundered retro sheets and towels hanging out to dry here as well as newly painted 1960's cafe chairs lined up in the sun in beach hut colours. Everyone seems to be loving the beach style furniture - so more is on it's way.

We are very lucky to live 5 minutes away from the beach and it is so good to see everyone enjoying themselves. Our Jack Russell adores the beach and equally loves getting there in my one top Morris Minor - complete with red and white spotted scarf, he sniffs the sea breeze and must suffer from a good dose of 'nose ache' by the end of it all!

Speaking of the coast and beaches I would seriously recommend a great new book for all you coastal lovers.

Secret Beaches - South West - by Rob Smith

is a fabulous new book and it explores the secluded shores of south west Britain. Complete with QR code technology you can download all the information to your phone. It takes you all the way from The Lizard in Cornwall right through to the Jurassic Coast. Each destination shows you a walk, the beach and a 'pitstop' location for food and drink. There are hidden gems which we will certainly be investigating in the future. If you have a holiday booked in the west country for later on in the year - this would be a great time to plan some great places to visit while you are there.

I love to write poetry and I get such inspiration whenever I am by the sea. Even if you think you won't be any good, pack a notebook and pen on your travels this summer. Sometimes you can get wonderful inspiration by not only looking around you but by listening.

The last time I did this by the sea - I shut my eyes and listened to the roar of the tide coming in, the sea gulls and the excitied shreaks and chatter of the children both near and far along the stretch of sand. Even if you are the only one that reads it - have a go - that creative talent could be unlocked!

As we approach 'Picnic Season' once again, the shop will be having some great rugs and sets to get you in the mood for eating out of doors.

Vintage inspired picnics really are a

'girls best friend' 

so a little thought goes a long way. Us girls are particularly partial to an open-top car, (the rug can be useful for keeping warm on the way home). Strawberries and a bottle of something rather good can never fail to impress. The excuse of a birthday or anniverary is always good but a specific event is never essential - just give her long enough to find her headscarf and retro shades and whisk her away! It will work every time!!

Although we are very busy online at Retro-On-Sea, we are planning to get out and about a bit over the coming months.

We have just booked our first stall at a fabulous vintage and craft market in Bristol for July. If you are near enough to visit this on the 7th July in Henleaze then we would love to see you. We promise to have a great selection of goodies for you to see and buy!

In the meantime..

enjoy

this wonderful weather!

If you can get to a nearby coast then have as much fun as you possibly can.

Speak to you all soon,

Ros.