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• Handmade campervan bird box
• 1980s Puma Dallas trainers reissued in leather
• Aqua 'Travolta' wide leg tailored trouser
• eBay watch: 1960s Dansette Viva record player in mint condition
• Eames on Design: The Collected Words by Daniel Ostroff
• Arne Sideboard designed by Robert Cain
• Rubik's Cube notepad
• Victorian Collage Cards by Spotted Sparrow
• Audrey Chair by Kartell
• Tu midcentury-style Dark Wood Flower Wall Clock at Sainsbury's

Handmade campervan bird box Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:08 AM PDT Help your birdy friends out and funk up your garden with this handmade campervan bird box. This bird box belongs in your garden. Not only will it add a retro twist to any outdoor space but it's also a great dining place for the birds in your neighbourhood - but beware of neighbour envy. The box is carefully handmade from high-grade sustainable Scandinavian redwood pine then handpainted with Cuprinol water-based exterior wood paints that are non-toxic to plants and wildlife, and is suitable for small birds like sparrows and blue tits.  You can make is extra special by adding a numberplate and names.  It measures approximately 28cm (h) x 20cm (w) x 18cm (d) and comes with full mounting instructions. The whole thing is £60 from Not on the High Street and it's handmade especially for you.

1980s Puma Dallas trainers reissued in leather Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:01 AM PDT An old school classic, the Puma Dallas trainers are back with a premium leather finish. Yes, leather - not the suede upper that's usually associated with the shoe. In fact, it looks more like a tennis shoe in this incarnation. Details are that leather upper, a gum sole and gold branding. It's a release that's 'highly limited' too, according to the retailer. £69 is the asking price. Find out more at the End Clothing website

Aqua 'Travolta' wide leg tailored trouser Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:00 AM PDT Get out your dancing shoes and swing in these Aqua 'Travolta' wide leg tailored trousers. This is the time to swing back to the Travolta-esque times of the 1970s and embrace your Saturday Night Fever side. These trousers are flattering and beautiful with a high fitted waist, wide legs and twin curved pockets on the front and back. To get in and out of them is a zip right a the back and for the shorter of your around - match with some killer bloc heels. Get your own 1970s style at ASOS online for £73.

eBay watch: 1960s Dansette Viva record player in mint condition Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:51 AM PDT Yes, there are plenty of cheaper Dansette record players on eBay, but none in quite the condition of this 1960s Dansette Viva record player. It's described as being in 'perfect working order' and 'stunning condition'. Indeed, you might well think it was a new model. That's because the turntable, motor and inner workings have been serviced, any worn parts have been replaced, it has a new plug, new stylus and the casing has even been re-upholstered. It's almost perfect, but still has that valve amp for a rich, vintage sound. Check out the other photos on the listing to see how impressive this is. £89.99 is the current (and opening) price. If you got it for anywhere near that, it would be an absolute bargain. Find out more at the eBay website

Eames on Design: The Collected Words by Daniel Ostroff Posted: 07 Jul 2011 07:35 AM PDT Usually, the work of Charles and Ray Eames is highlighted by imagery of the classic design work. Eames on Design: The Collected Words by Daniel Ostroff takes a different approach. The clue is in that title, with Eames obsessive Daniel Ostroff bringing together the pair's collected words from magazine articles, television interviews, film scripts, personal letters and lectures, courtesy of archival material held by the Eames family, the Eames Office, Herman Miller, Vitra and many other sources. The result? A 272-page book that should give you an in-depth insight into the thinking behind the designs, as well as an understanding of Charles and Ray Eames themselves. Just published by Fiell, you can pick up a copy from Amazon for £21.21. Find out more at the Amazon website

Arne Sideboard designed by Robert Cain Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:31 AM PDT The Arne Sideboard, designed by Robert Cain, is a contemporary piece in the mid-century style. If the name and its looks hasn't given it away, the design has been inspired by the Danish '50s and '60s designs of Arne Vodder. That translates to straight lines paired with colourful doors and drawers, although it's made from walnut rather than the rose or teak Vodder would have used. The design is practical too - you can adjust the shelves to get the most suitable storage arrangement for you.  The sideboard costs £624. Not bad when you consider prices for original Vodder sideboards go into the thousands.  Buy it from Blue Sun Tree

Rubik's Cube notepad Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:30 AM PDT We've featured this classic 1980s game in many forms but surprisingly not yet in the form of this Rubik's Cube notepad. Unlike some of the designs we feature, this is official Rubik's Cube merchandise. That doesn't add too much, except a logo on the packaging. It's purely a block notepad, printed with the image of a completed cube. You peel the pages off as you work through the pad: much simpler to understand than the actual puzzle! The pad costs £4.99.  Buy it from Find me a gift

Victorian Collage Cards by Spotted Sparrow Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:30 AM PDT   Spotted Sparrow has produced the great Victorian Collage Cards range, which combines Victorian imagery with 1980s pop references. An unusual combination, but it works well. There are eight designs to pick from, some more credible than others. As well as the Last of the Famous International Playboys design pictured here, I like the designs based on Love Will Tear Us Apart, Lips Like Sugar and You Spin Me Round (featuring a Penny Farthing). The cards cost £3.50 each which includes the option of having your own personalised message printed inside. Go to the Spotted Sparrow website to see the whole range.

Audrey Chair by Kartell Posted: 07 Jul 2011 01:30 AM PDT   Audrey Hepburn has had been things named after her, but Kartell's Audrey Chair is certainly one of the less obvious tributes. Designed by Piero Lissoni, the chair has an aluminium frame and is available with a variety of seat colours. It is versatile enough to work in a variety of settings. And its name? Apparently like Ms Hepburn it has an elegant silhouette, with clean and simple lines. The chair is available to buy from Utility Design with prices ranging from around £175 to £333.

Tu midcentury-style Dark Wood Flower Wall Clock at Sainsbury's Posted: 07 Jul 2011 12:40 AM PDT Better-known for grocery shopping, Sainsbury's has a home section too, with one or two interesting finds amongst it, including this Tu midcentury-style Dark Wood Flower Wall Clock. There's a touch of the George Nelson about it, or at the very least, a 1950s or early '60s feel. If that's the look your after, this is great value. 35cm in diameter, it has that dark wood construction with contrasting hands, able to wall mount easily, as you probably guessed. Powered by a single AA battery, you can grab one online for just £18. Find out more at the Sainsbury's website

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