French & Vintage

Well, 2025 is off to a productive start, with my two latest books ready for release in the last week. I would have preferred a bit of...

Is this the shortest Blog in Short Blog history? Why, yes. Yes, it is. It's just to let you know that today I've added a few...

Vintage jewellery goes beyond mere adornment; it opens a window to the past, allowing us to appreciate the artistry, culture, and...

I don’t want to sound alarmist, but did you know that as of today (19 November) there are only 76 days to Christmas?   You might think,...

Do you have a favourite cocktail? If not, then you might want to consider exploring a whole new world of flavour. My new book is the...

Hey guys, I mentioned in my last Newsletter that I had a new book out. But did you know that it's part of a series called “An Expert...

The first edition of The Foodie's Guide to Antiques & Collectables (An expert guide to buying antique kitchenalia like a professional)...

Who doesn’t have a favourite animal? And many of those animals have a treasure-trove of antique and vintage wares specifically connected...

Hi everyone! Seeing how you've subscribed to my Newsletter, I expect you share my enthusiasm for antiques and international travel. And...

As a subscriber to the Newsletter, you're receiving advance notification of a special but very limited offer. New on the website, under...

It's official: Tauriel has commenced her career as Calypso's book marketing manager. And what better place to start than at Australia's...

When you think of an angel, what are you imagining? A gorgeous young woman with huge feathered wings, flowing robes, and fabulous hair? A...

He's making a list, checking it twice; gonna find out who's naughty or nice ..... Have you ever wondered what happens to naughty children...

Here’s something I read recently: psychologists tell us that when times are happy and prosperous, stories about dark creatures such as...

This week I’m featuring the Cats chapter from my new book Fabulous Beasts & How to Collect Them. And that’s because the time has come to...

Can you guess the three top sellers of vintage bird images for us? Perhaps your favourite bird is one of them. They’re peacocks,...

Did you know there’s a significant difference between Eastern and Western dragons? And not just in how they look. Eastern dragons are...

Have you noticed there are Christmas decorations in the shops already? The truly organised have been buying Christmas gifts for some...

Ta-dah! This is me, being a Happy Vegemite. Finally, the new hardcovers of Calypso’s series, A Cat’s Tale, have arrived. They’re bigger...

One of the pleasures of being a hunter and collector of antiques is that you never stop learning. I’ve been delving into stock boxes that...