Shelley Louise Baker catches up with Super + Super to find out about their exciting new venture: DIY bridal parties – a great way to get creative with your nearest and dearest.

Simon Webster doesn’t do strained conversations about holidays. Rather, the artistic director of the North Laine’s vintage-specialist salon Simon Webster Hair is more likely to arrange meet-ups with his customers at one of Brighton’s numerous specialist vinyl nights.

Brighton entrepreneur Sarah Shaw has launched a flower delivery service – Brightbunch – based on the organic veg box. VB readers can get their fourth bunch free with code VB4FREE.

Barbara Hulanicki OBE is best known as the founder of cult Sixties fashion label Biba, but as her new book proves, this was just the first chapter of her inspirational career.

London’s Tate Modern plays host to a retrospective of American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein this spring. Lichtenstein: A Retrospective is the first full-scale showcase of the artist’s work in over two decades.

Mods and rockers, Woody Allen, Michael Cain and Mr Spock have all provided inspiration for original art prints created to help raise money for cancer charities through the Art V Cancer project.

If you’re a fan of Art Deco, you may well be in luck as we’re giving away this stunning 1920s-inspired Dupenny Splash! Gladys print (RRP £21) to help you update your interior for the new year.

Lusted over the interiors showcased within the Vintage Brighton x Southern Retro modern vintage interiors book? Well now you can stay in one of the homes featured on Brighton’s Norfolk Square.

With all of the fun and indulgence of Christmas now a fond memory, January’s short days call for some serious hibernation practices. What better time to snuggle up in style beneath stunning vintage-inspired linen.

It’s been a busy year for Vintage Brighton and all that sail in her. Here editor Jo-ann Fortune picks out her 2012 highlights – from events, through new shops to national press attention.

A sneak peek around Vintage Brighton HQ with its plethora of vintage boutique, charity shop and flea market finds. Want to know the story behind a particular piece or collection? Ask away in the comments box…

We love hunting down hand-made and printed cards on offer through craft sites such as Etsy and at fairs and makers’ open houses. Here we take a look at five of our 2012 favourites.

A Brighton ceramic artist has created a bone china tea set inspired by Get Cutie shop girl Hannah Chilton. The latest collection by Belen Gomez boasts mugs, jugs and sugar bowls.

Award-winning children’s lifestyle brand Belle & Boo’s printed fabrics are perfect for anything from homemade cushion to bunting projects, bringing new life to children’s rooms.

Brighton’s rock and roll hotel, Hotel Pelirocco, has unveiled its newest room inspired by all things rockabilly. The Peliroccobilly Room has been created by designer, prop-maker and rockabilly drummer Laurie Hilton-Ash.