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• Picasso cushion collection at the Conran Shop
• Midcentury-style Nina occasional chair at John Lewis
• eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style mini sideboard
• George Nelson-like Solaris wall clock at Asda
• Puma Suede Classic Eco trainers
• Wooden Skittles Set from Dotcomgiftshop
• Decker scatter cushion from Made.com

Picasso cushion collection at the Conran Shop Posted: 05 Aug 2011 08:30 AM PDT Coming next month to the Conran Shop is the new Picasso cushion collection, a range that has been developed exclusively for the Conran Shop, in association with the Picasso Foundation. The latest cushions feature three different pieces of the great man's artwork - Matador (1970), Portrait of a woman with a hat (1962) and Head of the Woman (1962). All have been created by specialist craftsmen at a mill outside Paris, the cushions combining the traditions of tapestry with art that is anything but traditional. All are available from September for £69 each. if you can't wait that long, the original collection of three designs is still available online for the same price. Find out more at the Conran Shop website

Midcentury-style Nina occasional chair at John Lewis Posted: 05 Aug 2011 08:19 AM PDT Liking the quirkiness of this new arrival at John Lewis, the Nina occasional chair. A new piece, but with a midcentury-inspired design and a funky bit of upholstery (Voyage fabric), very much in keeping with the era that inspires it. Those legs are stained hardwood, as are the back supports. If you want one, £599 is the price. Find out more at the John Lewis website

eBay watch: 1950s midcentury-style mini sideboard Posted: 05 Aug 2011 06:11 AM PDT It could probably be described in various ways, but we're naming it as a mini sideboard, which is up for auction now and still at a modest price. A 1950s design with a midcentury look, this sideboard or cabinet open to offer up two shelves for storage within, those doors finished off with those contrasting period handles. Also worth noting are those angled legs and overhanging sides, with the veneer said to be 'birch or pear' (no, we don't get the latter either). According to the seller, the sideboard is in 'very good original condition', with some scratches on the 'top plate' and 'small veneer damage' on top edge of one door (which isn't visible when the door is shut). Price is reasonable right now though, standing at £12.50. Find out more at the eBay website

George Nelson-like Solaris wall clock at Asda Posted: 05 Aug 2011 05:05 AM PDT Are you thinking what we're thinking? Yes, this Solaris wall clock at Asda has more than a passing resemblance to the midcentury George Nelson clock range. Specifically the George Nelson Ball Clock. But this is much, much cheaper. For good reason too. This isn't a Nelson design, it lacks the character and colour for a start. Indeed, we suspect the materials aren't up to the official reissue either. 'Hi-shine silver metal' and plastic are mentioned in the product description. But it certainly has the look and it has price very much on its side. Right now, this 35.5cm diameter clock is just £5 online. Battery extra of course. Find out more at the Asda website

Puma Suede Classic Eco trainers Posted: 05 Aug 2011 04:30 AM PDT It's a style we've featured many times, but as the name suggests, the Puma Suede Classic Eco trainers offer something a little extra - they've gone green. Not in colour, we're talking a red and grey mix for that. We means in terms of the materials used. According to Puma, this version of the 1970s basketball classic is made from recycled, ecologically sound materials and practices, but without losing any of the style features. Those include a suede upper, contrast stripes and laces plus a vulcanised sole. £55 is the price. Find out more at the End Clothing website

Wooden Skittles Set from Dotcomgiftshop Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:53 AM PDT Be prepared to be bowled over by this nifty Wooden Skittles Set from Dotcomgiftshop; guaranteed to get you off the sofa and outside in the garden to indulge in some good old fashioned fun this summer. Suitable for kids big & small, the set comes with twelve wooden pins, a ball and a bag, making it a must have for summer staycations. It's also suitable for indoor use should August prove to be a grey one. Retro rounders and croquet sets are also available in the range. The set is £39.95 from Dotcomgiftshop.

Decker scatter cushion from Made.com Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:53 AM PDT You could say we have a bit of a thing for the Routemaster bus, but with so many goodies out there adorned with this iconic piece of transport history, it's no wonder. This Decker scatter cushion from Made.com is the latest in a long line of Routemaster memorabilia that you can sit on. The oversized cushion is covered in Warhol-esque pop art versions of the great British bus in a multitude of colours. There's also a matching bench available on the site. £39 from Made.com. See the website for more details.

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