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• For sale: 1960s L R Barlow-designed five-bedroomed house in Haywards Heath, Sussex
• French Connection silk vest
• Christian Lacroix 'Les Modes Parisiennes' notebooks
• Adidas Superstar LUX trainers
• VanRoe Compacts
• eBay watch: 1970 Fiat 500L
• Horm Oblique Cabinet
• Micki Chest of Drawers
• Tulip fabric from Tonic Living

For sale: 1960s L R Barlow-designed five-bedroomed house in Haywards Heath, Sussex Posted: 11 Aug 2011 09:30 AM PDT Built back in 1963, this L R Barlow-designed five-bedroomed house in Haywards Heath, Sussex is a wonderful midcentury modern property that still maintains much of its original character. Designed for the architect's own family, the house uses glass heavily fir the front and back elevations, so we're talking light throughout. There's also a largely unspoilt exterior and an interior that generally sticks to the original look - the windows, doors and flooring all look original, as does the staircase and some of the light fittings. According to the agent, the house is designed 'with the family in mind', offering a 'bright' entrance hall leading to a lounge/dining room, modern kitchen/breakfast room with a utility room to the side and a study room. Elsewhere on the ground floor there is an annexe comprising of a studio room with kitchenette and a separate shower room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and bathroom. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bedrooms on the rear elevation also have access to the balcony terrace. Gardens outside, as well as a double garage with a large driveway to the front. All of that for around £700,000. Find out more at the Rightmove website Via WowHaus

French Connection silk vest Posted: 11 Aug 2011 07:32 AM PDT Switch into autumn happily with this French Connection silk vest top. Sadly the summer seems like it's almost over but don't despair - French Connection is at hand to make you feel better with this beautiful silk vest top. The top comes in four different colours but we love this mustard brown which would fit perfectly well with some straight-legged jeans. This 1970s-inspired top is good for layering but can be worn without anything on top for a night out. The silk is very soft and lovely on your skin and it's the perfect item to banish bad weather blues. Get yours for £42 online.

Christian Lacroix 'Les Modes Parisiennes' notebooks Posted: 11 Aug 2011 07:22 AM PDT Treat your friends to some beautiful post with these Christian Lacroix 'Les Modes Parisiennes' notebooks. Getting an email in your inbox is pretty mundane and also seems to be the way most of us communicate with each other throughout the day. Receiving a letter is something special and exciting and if you're the sender you can be happy knowing you've brightened up someone else's day. These notecards come with a selection of four different designs and are pick up on the fashionable world of Christian Lacroix. You can pick up a set for £20 at the V&A shop online and be sure to visit the other treats in this collection.

Adidas Superstar LUX trainers Posted: 11 Aug 2011 07:20 AM PDT Another reissue of the Adidas Superstar, with this going by the name of the Adidas Superstar LUX trainers. It's essentially the same 1980s trainer, with this old school classic still packing that distinctive shell toe, but getting more of a premium finish than the standard issue. That means premium nu-buck uppers and premium contrasting leather 3-stripes, as well as limited numbers. Premium also means more expensive than the standard too, £95 is the price. Find out more at the End Clothing website

VanRoe Compacts Posted: 11 Aug 2011 06:48 AM PDT There are very few things that can make the vintage gal feel more glamourous than using a pretty powder compact. Forget trawling eBay and markets; VanRoe Compacts is the place to go.  VanRoe have a vast and constantly changing selection of vintage compacts available, ranging from the 1930s all the way up to the 80s, suitable for either pressed or loose powder. They also supply the right powder and the all important puff to fit your new pride & joy, and the whole package will arrive at your door beautifully wrapped.  Prices vary - this Flying Ducks compact from the mid 50s is £36. Find out more from the VanRoe Compacts website.

eBay watch: 1970 Fiat 500L Posted: 11 Aug 2011 05:38 AM PDT We know you love these - and this 1970 Fiat 500L is something of a gem. Four previous owners and just 57,000 on the clock, as well as being in good  original condition. It's not one of those overly-renovated models, which is perhaps part of its charm. That and the price tag anyway. Talking of the condition, the seller claims that is 'very nice', just clearing an MOT and 'starts first time every time'. It's also had new brakes, pipes, shoes, wheel cylinders, master / hand brake cables, new shocks and the tyres are 'almost new'. The seller claims it could benefit from a respray, but aside from that, it sounds like a good runaround with potential to do more. Right now, the price is £1,021. Find out more at the eBay website

Horm Oblique Cabinet Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:37 AM PDT   The Oblique Cabinet is a piece designed by Salvatore Indriolo for Italian company Horm. It has a wood base in either matt black or matt white, with doors in a Canaletto walnut veneer. This isn't by an unusual combination, but what makes this design stand out is the way the doors are arranged, set one over the other. It is available in two heights (66cm or 98cm) with the option of either 3, 4 or 5 doors. Prices range from £1,881 up to £3,683 from Espacio.

Micki Chest of Drawers Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:22 AM PDT   The Micki Chest of Drawers is a piece of furniture that should appeal both kids and their style conscious parents. The unit has a white frame with six turquoise drawers, and is mounted on wheels so it can be easily moved around the room. Whilst it has been designed for children (there is a matching child-sized bed), it could just as easily be put to use in an adults room too. It costs £291.71 from the Scandinavian Design Center.

Tulip fabric from Tonic Living Posted: 11 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT Here we have yet another fabulous reproduction fabric from Tonic Living, this time influenced by mid century Scandinavian design. Available in both 'dawn' and 'dusk' variations, this Tulip fabric is part of a Tonic Living's new 60s inspired range, Outside Oslo, from textiles designer Jessica Jones. The medium weight canvas is printed with either brightly coloured retro tulips on white, or more muted tones on brown. Ideal for upholstery or, as with all their fabrics, you can use the custom sewing service they offer if you're less craftily inclined. $16 per yard (or $1 for a sample) from Tonic Living. Other designs from Jessica Jones, Frond & Picket, are also on the site. See the website for more details.

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