Her Majesty’s Union Jack by Elsie Florence

I’m really excited about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. I grew up in a household of Royalists. That sounds terribly grand. My mother was the same age as my daughter when the Queen had her Coronation and she avidly collected books about this time and the Royal tours across the world.

Last week I found these treasures bursting with beautiful photographs. Perfect for the  idea I had for my window display. I am a queen myself, of all things vintage. In a time of austerity I have decided to embrace a post war attitude with make do and mend, recycling and upcycling. I love collage and decoupage and so created 3 Union Jacks reflecting Her Majesty’s life.

Jubilee window at Elsie Florence

Jubilee window at Elsie Florence

I have already been asked if I will sell these Union Jack’s and yes of course. Elsie Florence is a hive of activity and there are going to be many more for pieces for sale and commisions are being undertaken.

We are working on new pieces all the time.

childs ‘DANDY’ comic chair £75.00

The Dandy comic chair is a favourite.

I have just started to work on a dining table. I love the imagery, it’s 50’s meets 80’s. The pedestal legs are going to be bubblebum pink.

upcycled table in work

This is a close up of the images i’m using. Love a bit of disco meet her Maj.

Tracy Ulman record cover decoupadge table top

Remember Bubbly, blows bigger bubbles! This is the pink i’m talking about. I’m predicting a huge influx of chalky bubblegum pink for interiors.

bubbly bubble gum

This pink is great on  one of our new upcycled cushions .

Local birdwatcher upcycled cushion