Friday, June 24, 2011

Latest articles from Retro To Go

Latest articles from Retro To Go


Ali Miller United Kingdom Teapot, Teacup and Saucer

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:49 AM PDT

 

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The Union Jack motif has suffered from overkill, especially around the Royal Wedding, but if you want something patriotic and nostalgic, Ali Miller's United Kingdom range makes a nice change.

The design comprises a map of the UK, ships and crowns (not a Union flag in sight) and it adorns those quintessential British items, a teacup and saucer set and a teapot. The teacup and saucer cost £25 and the teapot costs £45.

They are available exclusively at Rockett St George.

Leather stud tassel bag

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:42 AM PDT

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This leather stud tassel bag is the ideal statement bag which is also pretty practical.

Meeting this summer's 1970s love affair perfectly, this bag is pretty and durable. It's perfect for the festival season and as it's real leather it's soft to touch but also will last a while. It's an idea buy for the summer and should last a lot longer.

Even better news - it's in the sale at the moment at John Lewis - so while stocks last (and before we buy them all up) get yours for £39.

Party starter package

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

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Make sure you throw the party to end all parties with this party starter package.

It's a whole box full of fun which will ensure hours of laughter - just make sure you've got your camera handy. Everyone loves to dress up and this gives another excuse for taking on a new persona. The kit includes; four moustaches, one beard, four glasses, four lips, one pipe and three bow ties.

Get yours from FunnySideofLife at Etsy online for $48 ($2 delivery outside of the US).

Fonteyn Dressing Table

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 07:03 AM PDT

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Available to order from Made.com now is another retro-inspired design by Steuart Padwick, the Fonteyn Dressing Table.

Apparently the shape is inspired by a dancer's poise (hence the name), but to us, those tapered legs and curves are midcentury design. The table has a matt walnut finish with the drawers in a contrasting red gloss. The finishing touch of a round mirror completes its vintage look. It costs £395 from Made, a bargain compared with the £1,295 high street price.

Visit Made.com to order.

Tiny Tim book light - a miniature Anglepoise-style lamp

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 03:04 AM PDT

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They've already made an oversized Anglepoise, so perhaps it was only a matter of time before someone thought of shrinking it too. That's the case with this Tiny Tim book light

When it says tiny, it means tiny: the lamp is designed to clip onto a book to help you read. Otherwise it's a pretty good similarity - complete with adjustable head and arm so you can get your spotlight just where you want it. 

Available in either black or red, this book light costs £10. 

Buy it from Urban Outfitters 

Kitchen concepts 2 by Brewers: vintage advertising wall covering

Posted: 23 Jun 2011 02:59 AM PDT

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Like something to read as you eat your breakfast? Then perhaps your home could benefit from Brewer's Kitchen Concepts 2.

The covering is decorated with hundreds of different newspaper adverts that look like they date back to the early twentieth century, so there's plenty to interest the eye. It's made from vinyl meaning it's most suited to those areas needing to withstand some serious wear and tear - though it's called Kitchen Concepts 2, it could look quite eye catching in a small bathroom space. 

The covering costs £31.95 a roll. 

Buy it from Wallpaper Direct

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