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- 1980s Puma x Shadow Society States trainers
- Betty songbird apron
- Betty Blue vintage fabric
- Ingo Maurer-inspired Watt table lamp at John Lewis
- eBay watch: 1970s Guzzini Baobab lamp by Ufficio Progetti
- Spineless Classics Prints
- Wenko Autumn Shower Curtain
- Outer Space Kids School Satchel from Cath Kidston
- Embroidered Felt Phone Home from Made In The Shade
| 1980s Puma x Shadow Society States trainers Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:44 AM PDT According to the blurb, 'The Shadow Society is a secretive group of Puma aficionados'. Don't know about that, but we like the look of these Puma x Shadow Society States trainers. The States were the UK variation of the Puma suede in the 1980s, the name coming from the place of origin. This reissue, using the original shape, looks every bit the 80s gem, with premium suede uppers, a contrast form stripe and two sets of laces. The one big difference is the limited edition Shadow Society printed lace bag that comes with it. Two colourways, both highly limited and both selling for £69. Find out more at the End Clothing website
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| Posted: 26 Aug 2011 06:04 AM PDT Whether you're cooking up a six course menu for your loved ones, baking a cake or simply heating up some beans on toast - this apron will make you come over very domestic goddess. The pretty retro design is pretty and the detailed bird pattern is reminiscent of aprons from the 1950s and 1960s. It's a great present for anyone who loves retro or baking. Get yours from Heal's for £18.75. |
| Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:49 AM PDT Get crafting - 1960s style - with this Betty Blue vintage fabric. Whether you are a seamstress in the making or less so, this fabric is bold and beautiful and it will inspire you into making almost anything. Once you know how, it's easy to whip up some cushions or lavender bags and this fabric is perfect for a quick project. If you can't be bothered with any of that it would also make a good throw for a lonely bed spread of sofa. It will add a burst of colour into your home and the classic retro design will brighten up any room. It's £12 a metre from Spinsters Emporium online. There's a world of craft-related fun on this website so try not to get too carried away with all the amazing fabrics. |
| Ingo Maurer-inspired Watt table lamp at John Lewis Posted: 26 Aug 2011 04:58 AM PDT One of the first things we ever wrote about back in 2006 was (and still is) one of our favourite designs - the Ingo Maurer Bulb table lamp. Price, as with most design classics, was the main issue. Not so this new design inspired by that 1960s gem - the Watt table lamp at John Lewis. It's not a copy, but if you want the look for a fraction of the price. This is certainly it. Yes, it's a glorified bulb, this one standing around 28cm high, with a brushed chrome finish and a red fabric cord. The light comes from an 18w halogen bulb. An Ingo Maurer original costs well in excess of £900. But you can pick up the Watt table lamp at John Lewis for just £40. Find out more at the John Lewis website |
| eBay watch: 1970s Guzzini Baobab lamp by Ufficio Progetti Posted: 26 Aug 2011 03:38 AM PDT Not one of our finds, this is credited to Andrew Graham, who spotted this Guzzini Baobab lamp by Ufficio Progetti despite its misleading title. The lamp certainly isn't a Joe Colombo design, despite what the listing says, although you can see why this 1978 Italian design would have been associated with the great man. Anyway, back to the lamp, which could be a potential steal. Standing 25 inches tall and around 18 inches wide, it has a large spherical shade made of a high pressure moulded opal acrylic, with the conical base constructed from a powder coated metal. Inside, there's room for two bulbs. In excellent condition, according to the seller, with only one or two light scratches to the shade which can't be seen unless searched closely. Just 99 pence right now. Find out more at the eBay website |
| Posted: 26 Aug 2011 03:07 AM PDT As F Scott Fitzgerald's tale of the 1920s is one of my favourite books anyway, I was naturally drawn to The Great Gatsby print which has the words laid out as a profile of eponymous character with his beloved Rolls Royce. This is a fairly short book so I was willing to believe it could be done, but then I discovered that amongst the extensive range, War and Peace has been given the same treatment – although it is understandably spread across four prints rather than just one. There is a quite a wide range of texts to chose from including children's classics, plays and a couple of non-fiction titles too. Prices vary according to the length of the book/size of the print, but the Gatsby costs £44.99. Visit the Spineless Classics website to see all the choices. |
| Posted: 26 Aug 2011 03:06 AM PDT
The print consists of trees and leaves in shades of blue, yellow and brown that reminds me of some of Ferm Living's designs. It certainly makes a nice change from the usual seaside/underwater themes of most bathrooms. It is available to buy for £19.95 from Amazon. |
| Outer Space Kids School Satchel from Cath Kidston Posted: 26 Aug 2011 03:06 AM PDT It's nearly time to send the wee ones back to school. Make sure you pack them off to class in vintage style with this Outer Space Kids School Satchel from Cath Kidston. Little budding space cadets will love the retro sci-fi print, depicting 50s b-movie style rockets and planets. Sturdy enough to carry books & lunchbox, the bag also has a multiway strap allowing it be worn as a satchel or rucksack and is finished with antiqued brass buckles. Parents will also be thankful that this space age accessory is made using Cath Kidston's hard-wearing, wipe clean oil cloth. The satchel is £30 from Cath Kidston. See the website for more details. |
| Embroidered Felt Phone Home from Made In The Shade Posted: 26 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT This Embroidered Felt Phone Home from Made In The Shade is about the closest you'll get to carrying a vintage dial phone around in your pocket. These neat little cases are handmade in Edinburgh using a thick felt, ideal for protecting your precious smart phone, and then embroidered with an old fashioned dial. The only thing you'll need to feel like a proper lord of the manor is to set your ringtone to 'Old phone' and hire a butler to answer it. Available in a choice of 4 colours. £12 each from Made In The Shade. |
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