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• Star Wars R2-D2 ice cube tray
• Wonderland Flared Coat from French Connection
• Dice as Nice Dress by Eva Franco
• Aimee Wilder Gameland wallpaper
• eBay watch: Large 1970s Harvey Guzzini table lamp
• Tiki bed linen from Sin in Linen
• Eames Circular Kids Table
• From The Deep Cup & Saucer from Anthropologie
• Next Retro Desk
• Goddess shoes from Miss L Fire

Star Wars R2-D2 ice cube tray Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:34 AM PDT Lovers of Star Wars and cold drinks rejoice! You can now buy an R2-D2 ice cube tray at ThinkGeek. Yes, your very own droid-shaped ice cubes. Just stick in the water, slap the tray in the freezer and you get one large cube and four small cubes from that officially-licensed silicone rubber tray. What's not to love? Available online, it sells for $9.99 - and they do ship overseas. Find out more at the ThinkGeek website

Wonderland Flared Coat from French Connection Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:20 AM PDT Now that the British Summer Time is officially over (if it ever really began), the high street have fully embraced the coming Autumn/Winter season's fashions. Thankfully that means a whole new batch of retro fodder, especially in outerwear. This Wonderland Flared Coat from French Connection is a chic little sixties-inspired piece that manages to make a statement, while remaining classic enough for every day wear. The swing skirt of the coat creates a striking silhouette, balanced by the side-fastening button placket. Finished off with a collarless neckline, there's plenty of vintage appeal to be found. It's now available from French Connection UK for £190. Find out more from the website

Dice as Nice Dress by Eva Franco Posted: 05 Sep 2011 09:20 AM PDT For unmistakeably vintage inspired looks it's often the most simplistic pieces that have the most impact, opting for meticulous design and manufacturing instead of over-the-top retro details. This Dice As Nice Dress by designer Eva Franco has a chic structure that creates an instant fifties feel. The contrast between a wide flaring skirt and fitted bodice creates that swing style silhouette, while the pleating of the circle skirt ensures added fullness in the circle skirt. The large polka dots on cream fabric are timeless, while the bright orange ribbon bow gives a hint of youthful and girlish fifties fashion. It's exclusive to ModCloth, retailing at $247.99. Find out more from the website

Aimee Wilder Gameland wallpaper Posted: 05 Sep 2011 05:51 AM PDT Aimee Wilder's love of a retro pattern is no secret: just take a look at her robot and cassette tape inspired wallpapers that we've previously featured. Her new Gameland wallpaper also looks to the past and is based on images of video games.  The wallpaper is covered with a repeated pattern showing various different consoles. Each of the console is showing a different should-have-been video game with titles like Fossil Hunter, Vector Galaxy and Vampire Smash, with scenes from the games rendered in true period pixellated style. There are eleven different colourways to pick from, including some metallic finishes.  The wallpaper costs $150 a roll.  Buy it from her shop

eBay watch: Large 1970s Harvey Guzzini table lamp Posted: 05 Sep 2011 05:02 AM PDT If you want an image of the 1970s, this large Harvey Guzzini table lamp could pretty much sum it up. It's also on eBay right now. Coming in at around 24 inches in height, it's a dominant item, that's fire sure, with the orange of the shade giving it even more presence. The chrome has 'some scratching' due to age, but doesn't look in bad condition overall. It still has the original Harvey Guzzini sticker too, which is reassuring to see. £180 is the current asking price. Also, the same seller has a pair of stylish Guzzini-style table lamps and an interesting 1970s desk lamp, which are also well worth checking out. Find out more at the eBay website

Tiki bed linen from Sin in Linen Posted: 05 Sep 2011 04:00 AM PDT Sin in Linen specialize in bedding with a retro twist. Their Tiki bed linen certainly makes a refreshing change from all the floral designs on the market.  The cotton sateen sheets, duvets, pillow cases etc are all printed with a classic 1950s/60s tiki style design, showing a tropical looking island view.  Prices start at $24 for the pillow cases. If you really like the design, you can even get it as a shower curtain.  See it online

Eames Circular Kids Table Posted: 05 Sep 2011 03:59 AM PDT     It's never too soon to get your kids hooked on classic design. Make their first piece of iconic furniture this Eames Circular Kids Table. The table is a smaller version of the DSW table and has its distinctive dowel wooden legs. The table top is available in a choice of colours: white, yellow or blue, which should be bright enough to appeal to children. The table costs £69.99 from Vertigo Interiors.

From The Deep Cup & Saucer from Anthropologie Posted: 05 Sep 2011 03:59 AM PDT The From The Deep Cup & Saucer set from Anthropologie is inspired by the much-loved vintage blue Spode ware, with a nautical twist. Inside the cup, you'll spot a tiny galleon sailing the seven seas. If you take a closer look at the handle, you'll see it's a tentacle, leading down to the ominous looking giant squid on the saucer. This crockery-based seafaring adventure is then finished off with pale blue stripes. The set is microwave & dishwasher safe and there are other similarly swashbuckling pieces available in the range.  If you fancy an epic battle on the high seas taking place in your morning tea, the From The Deep Cup & Saucer will set you back £16. Visit the Anthropologie website for more details.

Next Retro Desk Posted: 05 Sep 2011 02:57 AM PDT   I'm not suggesting that this is in the same league as an Eames desk or George Nelson's Home Desk, but if your budget won't stretch beyond the high street then Next's Retro Desk could be worth a look. The desk has slightly angled legs to give it a midcentury look and features two drawers and a shelf on top of the unit. Its finish as described as oak effect, so I think it is safe to assure that it isn't made from solid wood, but then for £140 that might be expecting too much. Buy it online from Next.

Goddess shoes from Miss L Fire Posted: 05 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT Autumn is a great time of year. It's time for making stew, going for long chilly walks and, of course, new shoes. And what a pair of shoes we have for you here! These Goddess shoes from the ever fabulous Miss L Fire certainly live up to their name. The art deco inspired nude heels are the epitome of 20s glamour, adorned with elaborate vintage-style fans on each side. The mid height heel makes these beauties nice and easy to wear too, so you'll never want to take them off (unless, of course, you're planning on trudging through autumn leaves!). Also available in black. £89.99 from Miss L Fire. See the website for more details.

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