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• Limited edition UFO Mindbender print by Piper Gates Design
• Charley Harper Greeting Cards
• Citizen Wallpaper
• eBay watch: 1950s British Standard Motor Company Standard Eight car
• Portmeirion Dawn Chorus pastry forks
• Lace dress from Forever 21
• Vintage 80s: London Street Photography book by Johnny Stiletto
• Twinkle Clock by Decoylab
• Polka Dot Dogs from Emma Bridgewater

Limited edition UFO Mindbender print by Piper Gates Design Posted: 04 Aug 2011 07:46 AM PDT Very much in the same style as the recent Jason King print comes this limited edition UFO Mindbender print by Piper Gates Design. Again, influenced by Giannetto Coppola's work for Penguin, this is a tribute to the Mindbender episode of the cult live action Gerry Anderson show, as well as its lead character, Ed Straker. The poster is sized at 30 x 40cm, printed on 170 gram paper and is limited to just 15 copies. If you want one, it is being sold via eBay at a 'buy it now' price of £9.99. See a shot of it in a frame over the page. Find out more at the eBay website

Charley Harper Greeting Cards Posted: 04 Aug 2011 07:27 AM PDT   Charley Harper is a name that should be familiar to anyone with a good knowledge of Modernist art (we've certainly mentioned him before). For those who don't know this work consists of stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations, and now there is a range of greeting cards featuring his designs. Pictured here is the Octoberama card, an autumnal and decidedly midcentury style illustration on a 7 by 5 inches blank card. The cards cost £2.25 each from Hus and Hem.

Citizen Wallpaper Posted: 04 Aug 2011 07:14 AM PDT   Wallpaper Direct has an overwhelming number of wallpaper design and a good number of retro ones in there, with this Citizen Wallpaper being another example. The pattern consists of circles and arches that suggest a 1960s influence. It is available in either taupe and grey on a pale silver background (pictured) or a fresh-looking green and black on a white background. The wallpaper costs just over £24 per roll from Wallpaper Direct.

eBay watch: 1950s British Standard Motor Company Standard Eight car Posted: 04 Aug 2011 05:53 AM PDT A long title, but it does tell you what is up for auction right now, this Standard Eight car, which was built back in 1954 by the British Standard Motor Company and is still going strong today. In fact, if you want a 1950s runaround to match your '50s looks, it could be ideal. The car was built in various shapes 1938 and 1959, this obviously being a later example. it was eventually replaced by the Triumph Herald, another gem that we've featured on various occasions. Anyway, this car has an 803cc engine and has been used by the current owner for his/her daily commute on a daily basis. Coupled with its 12-month MOT, it's certainly a runner. Condition looks good too, judging by the photos. But best of, the price is in the right place too - £1,600 right now. Lots more shots of the car on the listing. Find out more at the eBay website

Portmeirion Dawn Chorus pastry forks Posted: 04 Aug 2011 05:39 AM PDT Domestic Goddess yourself over with these Portmeirion Dawn Chorus pastry forks. They're not only a perfect excuse to update your cutlery collection but also a pretty blast of colour for your kitchen. These dainty forks are beautifully decorated with a pattern of butterflies and birds and will look very professional when you bring out the slices of cake. Get your own set of six from John Lewis for £15.50.

Lace dress from Forever 21 Posted: 04 Aug 2011 05:18 AM PDT This retro lace dress from Forever 21 will complete your wardrobe. Its 1970s-inspired pattern and cut are flattering and will bridge the summer and autumn change of seasons. Worn out with heels or with tights and boots, this dress is something you need to own and will be the envy of everyone around you.The lace is pretty and feminine and the scooped neck and flouncy sleeves make it quirky and unique. Best of all it's only £19.75 from Forever 21.

Vintage 80s: London Street Photography book by Johnny Stiletto Posted: 04 Aug 2011 04:49 AM PDT Here's a project and a half. Back in 1980, Johnny Stiletto bought a 35mm camera and spent the next 10 years using half a roll of black and white film each day to chronicle life in London. The result? Vintage 80s: London Street Photography. Published by Frances Lincoln in September (but available to order now), this 176-page book follows the fashions, the hairstyles, the celebrities and the key incidents. So expect Mick Jagger, New Romantics, ra-ra skirts, Boy George, Sloane Rangers, yuppies, the IRA bombings, the Iranian Embassy siege, royal romance and…well anything else that might have happened during the decade. That's 160 unique and unscripted street photographs of London in total. Oh yes, that is Sir Francis Bacon on the tube adorning the front cover. If you want it for your coffee table, it's discounted at Amazon right now to £12.74. Find out more at the Amazon website

Twinkle Clock by Decoylab Posted: 04 Aug 2011 01:35 AM PDT We have featured clocks from Decoylab before but we just had to share this one with you. Unlike the previous Decoylab clocks we've featured, the Twinkle Clock is a bit more grown up. Clearly inspired by the ubiquitous mid-century sunburst clock, the two-layered 'bursts' are made of bamboo, giving it a distinctive stripe pattern and a real vintage feel. A sustainable and stylish addition to any retro room. The Twinkle Clock is $68 from the Decoylab Etsy store.

Polka Dot Dogs from Emma Bridgewater Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:34 AM PDT Emma Bridgewater is the last word in retro ceramics. Her nostalgic patterns, ranging from hearts and flowers to Union Jacks and wildlife, have adorned everything from crockery, big and small, to AGAs. This set of Polka Dot Dogs are the perfect addition for the Bridgewater collector who thinks they have everything. Inspired by the vintage porcelain spaniels you probably remember from your grandmother's mantlepiece back in the day, these perky puppies are covered in Emma's signature polka dot pattern. The canine companions stand at just under a foot high, perfect for perching on your fireplace or, if you're lucky enough, to match your AGA. Also available in letter print. The pair are £495 exclusively from Liberty. See the website for more details.

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