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• Wizard of Oz Scanimation Book
• Swissvoice ePure Phone from John Lewis
• Cobalt Charlotte Coat from Monsoon
• Mustard Frill Collar Shirt from Miss Selfridge
• eBay watch: Artemide Eclisse 1960s table lamp by Vico Magistretti
• Sandberg's Engla and Elliot wallpaper collection
• Snoopy LED Christmas lights
• Audrey newspaper cushion from F&F home at Tesco
• Mock Pacman Fabric
• Darling Clementine Dollhouse Print

Wizard of Oz Scanimation Book Posted: 02 Nov 2011 12:07 PM PDT If you're a fan of the wonderful wizard then check out this fabulous Wizard of Oz Scanimation Book, whichhas a unique take on the classic film. Ten scenes from the beloved 1939 film are immmortalised in unique Scanimation style. Using a clever optical technique based on his obsession with vintage optical toys, author Rufus Butler Seder brings the memorable scenes from the film to life. Watch Dororthy and friends dance down the yellow brick road or the Wicked Witch of the West melt before your eyes. With a sparkling ruby cover the book would make a great gift for fans of the film old and new. It costs £6.59 from Amazon here.

Swissvoice ePure Phone from John Lewis Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:49 AM PDT For a super modern phone with impeccable retro credentials check out the Swissvoice ePure Phone from John Lewis. The sleek design is inspired by a 2D computer icon and gives fans of the traditional telephone handset and base something to get hold of. Don't let the minimalist, old-school design deceive you; the ePure is a cutting edge bit of kit. It's cordless and features a powerful loudspeaker for heandsfre chatting. It also a 100 name phonebook and numerous other functions including clock, alarm and 10 different melodies. The phone comes in either black or white and cots £69.95 from John Lewis here.

Cobalt Charlotte Coat from Monsoon Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:00 AM PDT Looking for something versatile and stylish in your retro outerwear, but loathe to opt for classic black? This Cobalt Charlotte Coat from Monsoon could be just the ticket, providing all the everyday wearability of a plain black number with something a little extra. The coat has a classic shape, with wide lapels and single breasted button fastening in the bodice. The long A-line shape of the bottom will manage to keep you warm in the depths of Winter while adding an extra forties-styled luxury to the piece. Finished in a deep cobalt blue, this is a coat with timeless looks you'll wear year after year. Get yours from Monsoon for £180 Find out more from the website

Mustard Frill Collar Shirt from Miss Selfridge Posted: 02 Nov 2011 10:23 AM PDT A great shirt or blouse is a wardrobe staple you'll find yourself wearing with everything, but finding the one that suits you perfectly can be a difficult task. For something a little less ordinary, this Mustard Frill Collar Shirt from Miss Selfridge has a nice hint of sixties cool. The basic shirt shape is given some added flair with a bell sleeve that tapers at the cuffs, along with accentuated shoulders to create a striking silhouette. The addition of a ruffled collar, almost reminiscent of a pierrot aesthetic, adds a modernist chic, with the mustard shade rounding out the vintage styling. It's now available from Miss Selfridge for £32. Find out more from the website

eBay watch: Artemide Eclisse 1960s table lamp by Vico Magistretti Posted: 02 Nov 2011 09:51 AM PDT We have featured this in reissued form on the site in the past, but if you want a cheaper version of the space age classic, there's an Artemide Eclisse table lamp by Vico Magistretti on eBay right now. It is a classic too, a miniature desk, table or bedside lamp, dating back to 1967, with the amount of light offered controlled by moving the shade to expose more of the lamp. This example in orange is said to be from the early 1970s and is in 'perfect working order' and 'excellent' condition. There are said to be 'tiny losses' to the orange lacquer on the back, but nothing significant. The price right now is £7.50, compared to a reissue for around £100. Find out more at the eBay website

Sandberg's Engla and Elliot wallpaper collection Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:28 AM PDT More wallpapers to brighten your walls - this time courtesy of Sandberg's Engla and Elliot wallpaper collection. The collection is meant for kids rooms (though some of them could easily spill over into grown-ups taste too) and is full of gentle '50s inspired designs. The papers delicately illustrate subject matter such as bird cages, townscapes and alphabets, though our favourite has to be the musical motifs of the Anders wallpaper which is shown above.  Each paper costs £45 a roll.  See the range online

Snoopy LED Christmas lights Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:36 AM PDT In a few weeks time, you'll be amongst the crowds in your local B&Q trying to find a replacement set of Christmas lights for the ones that wouldn't work when you dragged them out of the loft this year. I bet the ones you get aren't as cool as these Snoopy LED Christmas lights. Yes, the cartoon dog and everyone's favourite Peanuts character appears in a Santa hat for this set of lights. In total, there are 20 multicoloured LED lights, all battery powered you can string them pretty much anywhere - tree, mantelpiece, office desk, bed - the choice is yours. You'll need 2x AA batteries to power the lights, which will run for a length of around 123cm and sell for £21.99. Find out more at the Firebox website

Audrey newspaper cushion from F&F home at Tesco Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:28 AM PDT Tesco isn't necessarily the first place you'd think of for home accessories but if you want a piece of cheap chic, check out the Audrey newspaper cushion from their F&F home range. As you might have deduced from the name, this cushion is named in honour of Audrey Hepburn. Rather than reproduce the iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's image, they've gone for something else - namely a retro newspaper print that celebrates the glamour of the film star.  The cushion is made from polyester, so I'm not convinced it's something Ms. Hepburn would have approved of. Nevertheless, there's no denying the cheap part of the chic: the cushion costs just £9.  Buy it online

Mock Pacman Fabric Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:27 AM PDT Spoonflower is a great source for unique and retro-inspired fabrics. One design that particularly caught my attention is this Mock Pacman Fabric. The print has been created by pixeldust and recreates a screen from the iconic video game. The print is available on a variety materials including quilting weight, organic cotton sateen and cotton silk, so you can use it to make almost anything – although I would have thought cushions would be the most obvious use for it with the idea of a Pacman dress being a step too far for even the biggest retro gaming fans. Prices vary according to the material type – visit Spoonflower for full details.

Darling Clementine Dollhouse Print Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:27 AM PDT More great designs from Darling Clementine and this time they are on sale, which makes them even better. The Dollhouse series of screenprints are inspired by Alice in Wonderland, set design and big versus small. Each of the three designs features retro cut-out images that are grouped together to play with perspective. The colours are limited to black, white and red, which adds to their impact. Choose from Hello Sailor, Oui Paris or Diamonds and Spades. Each one is limited to 110 copies. They cost $25 each from Darling Clementine.

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