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• 100 years of Michelin House
• Barneby Gates Promenade wallpaper
• Julia Davey “The Robot” Ceramics
• Emma Pyrah “1950s Housewives“ Collages
• Vintage 1953 Coronation Tin
• Floating duck radio from Joy
• eBay watch: Original 1950s George Nelson sunburst wall clock by Howard Miller
• Adidas Kegler Super trainers reissued in blue and brown suede

100 years of Michelin House Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:46 AM PST If you are London based, you may want to check out some of the events designed to celebrated 100 years of Michelin House.  This distinctive building, on the corner of Fulham Road, was commissioned by the Michelin company as their first British HQ. They moved out in 1985 when it was bought by Terence Conran and Paul Hamlyn. The building now hosts the Conran Shop as well as the Bibendum oyster bar and remains as architecturally interesting as ever, decorated with stained glass, ornate tiles and combining a curious mixture of Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences.  Currently the front of the shop and a small display is devoted to the building's history, including some archive photographs and original advertising posters. As part of the celebrations, six of these iconic pieces of Michelin advertising, selected from their historic archive, have been re-issued by the Conran Shop on canvas - including the distinctive design above.  Unfortunately the prints are currently available in store only but prices start at £99 for a 72 x 52cm print.  Find out more about the prints and other instore events online.

Barneby Gates Promenade wallpaper Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:37 AM PST More quirky wallpaper, this time courtesy of Barneby Gates and their Promenade design. You may remember their This Other Eden wallpaper, which appeared to be composed of old photographs. This design also has a vintage appearance, looking like a traditional toile design. Peer a bit closer (there's a close-up over the page to help you) and you'll see an extraordinary range of characters, based on changing fashions of the twentieth-century. So you get a fully decked out teddy boy talking to a flapper boy, or a punk addressing an Edwardian lady. The characters promenade even takes them past iconic temples to fashion such as the Biba store.  The design is great fun and is sure to be a talking point for many more years. It costs £65 a roll.  Buy it from Rockett St George

Julia Davey “The Robot” Ceramics Posted: 04 Feb 2011 07:10 AM PST   Bath-based ceramic artist, Julia Davey obviously shares our love of retro robots, judging by her "The Robot" ceramics. The collection comprises two sets of coasters, two types of mug and a jug. All of the products are made from earthenware and is individually decorated with hand-drawn transfers and painted by hand. The coasters cost £24 for a set of four, whilst the mugs cost £16 and the jug £18.50. Buy them online at From the Wilde.

Emma Pyrah “1950s Housewives“ Collages Posted: 04 Feb 2011 06:52 AM PST   Products featuring "ironic" 1950s housewives aren't anything special and in most cases the joke has worn pretty thin, but Emma Pyrah's "1950s Housewives" Collage are a different matter. The retro housewives are depicted doing their chores set against a black & white background. On closer inspection, the women's bodies are actually made up of images cut frommagazines and advertisements. There are several different designs to chose from, but they all cost £45. Visit Henhouse Interiors to see the whole collection.

Vintage 1953 Coronation Tin Posted: 04 Feb 2011 05:31 AM PST Buy your own piece of history with this vintage 1953 Coronation Tin from Steptoes Dog. This classic tin was made as a souvenir to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and dates to 1953. It's a fabulous way of adding some vintage-chic to your life and a unique relic from the coronation.  The tin measures approx 6 inches / 15 cm wide, 1 inch/ 2.5cm tall and 4 inches/ 10 cm deep and is in good condition. Compared to the number of William and Kate souvenirs being churned out, this is a Royal antique with charm and character and for only £11 from Steptoes Dog it's also a bit of a bargain.

Floating duck radio from Joy Posted: 04 Feb 2011 04:02 AM PST Enjoy bath time as if you were 10 again with this floating duck radio from Joy. Not just fun but informative, listen to the news, or your favourite music, and remember the fun these yellow rubber ducks used to create when you were young. With FM and AM radio, get yours and step back to your childhood for £12.50 from Joy.

eBay watch: Original 1950s George Nelson sunburst wall clock by Howard Miller Posted: 04 Feb 2011 01:09 AM PST A real gem has landed on eBay, this original 1950s George Nelson wall clock by Howard Miller. But there is one small problem with it. However, yes, an original, not a reproduction. It's down as model 2022, a sunburst-style clock with 12 tapered rosewood rays, plus a drum-shaped metal dial with screw-on back plate. The entire thing has an overall diameter of 18.5 inches. Condition is described as 'excellent', although the hands and mechanism 'appear to have been replaced' and don't seem to work. A clock expert should be able to sort it out. Anyway, right now it's just 99p - so one to keep an eye on. Find out more at the eBay website

Adidas Kegler Super trainers reissued in blue and brown suede Posted: 04 Feb 2011 12:55 AM PST Hot on the heels of the leather reissues at the end of last year is a reissue of the Adidas Kegler Super trainers reissued in blue and brown suede. One of those is pictured above, the other is shown over the page. Aside from the colours and the suede upper, it's 'as you were' for this 1980s classic, most notably with the classic 'peg' system on the sole, some contrast detailing in a similar shade and of course, a foiled printed 'Kegler Super' logo on the side. Certainly to fly out, you can get a pair at Size? for £64.99. Find out more at the Size? website

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