I’m Anne-Marie Smith – my passion is recycling, upcycling, design and craft. I have a studio (garage) full of vintage (or junk as my husband likes to call it). I’m a whizz at organising events (bossy). Oh and I love food whether that’s cooking, bottling, baking or eating it!

tea & toast & tapas is a lifestyle blog and online shop stuffed full of ideas, inspirations and handmade loveliness.

No 14 is the biggest upcycling and design project I’ve undertaken here. An original wooden chalet restored and updated but still retaining that seaside chalet feel with lots of vintage touches. Available to rent from Easter 2021 subject to campsite opening dates and Covid 19 restrictions (Contact for Details on Bookings)

The Pop-Up Artisan Market is a whole new venture. An online space for creative businesses based here in the Costa Brava to promote and sell their work to a wider audience. Particularly during these difficult times when the usual places like Arts and Crafts Markets and Events are cancelled and people who would normally buy their unique and original pieces for themselves, their friends and their families from independent traders have few means of seeking them out. Its been running since November last year and we are gradually building a following and adding to our traders all the time. Do get in touch if you think this is for you!

I’m Anne-Marie Smith – my passion is recycling, upcycling, design and craft. I have a studio (garage) full of vintage (or junk as my husband likes to call it). I’m a whizz at organising events (bossy). Oh and I love food whether that’s cooking, bottling, baking or eating it!

tea & toast & tapas is a lifestyle blog and online shop stuffed full of ideas, inspirations and handmade loveliness.

No 14 is the biggest upcycling and design project I’ve undertaken here. An original wooden chalet restored and updated but still retaining that seaside chalet feel with lots of vintage touches. Available to rent from Easter 2021 subject to campsite opening dates and Covid 19 restrictions (Contact for Details on Bookings)

The Pop-Up Artisan Market is a whole new venture. An online space for creative businesses based here in the Costa Brava to promote and sell their work to a wider audience. Particularly during these difficult times when the usual places like Arts and Crafts Markets and Events are cancelled and people who would normally buy their unique and original pieces for themselves, their friends and their families from independent traders have few means of seeking them out. Its been running since November last year and we are gradually building a following and adding to our traders all the time. Do get in touch if you think this is for you!

Summer into Autumn

September 12, 2018 /

The whole transitioning thing from summer to autumn is something I rather enjoy. Am not ready for woolly jumpers and boots and I want to cling to those natural fabrics like linen for a bit longer. I have more than a few linen dresses in black and neutrals which I’ll continue to wear but I might add a t-shirt, a cardi or a thin jacket. I love this long sleeved black linen dress from Megby Design on Etsy. It’s sold out but check out the listing for similar. I have the self same bag that I use for the beach and some leopard print pumps which would give me the look.

Talking about leopard print am head over heels for these Stella McCartney frames, at the top end of my price range but am seriously tempted!

Instead of pumps am plumping for plumptious suede tassled loafers I think these will carry me nicely through to boot weather.

Lightweight linen scarves are a good way to keep those chilly evenings at bay

Not all accessories have to come at a price, I picked this leather satchel from a Brocanters market for 5euro, it was a bit grubby but has got its supple shine back with a tub of shoe polish and a bit of elbow grease.

I’m not mourning the end of summer, there are still warm days ahead and I like the cosiness of autumn, I can always find a piece of jewellery that lets me believe every season has its plus points.

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