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• For sale: 1960s Norman Starrett-designed townhouse in Chislehurst, Kent
• eBay watch: 1950s midcentury sewing box
• Georgia in Dublin Dorothy Bicycle Basket Cover
• Beatrice Cameo Haircomb
• Secretary Dress from Bettie Page Clothing
• Design by House Landmarque Prints
• Annemarie Wright Birthday Cards
• BFI Classic MGM Musicals Season

For sale: 1960s Norman Starrett-designed townhouse in Chislehurst, Kent Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:33 AM PDT We actually featured one of these in renovated condition last year, but this 1960s Norman Starrett-designed townhouse in Chislehurst, Kent is very much as it was originally. In fact, it looks hardly touched. Starrett designed this and 18 other similar houses in 1962. Known as the H2 Design, they are arranged in small staggered groups for privacy. This one faces south, so plenty of natural light, assisted by the full-height windows and sliding balcony doors. Outside, there's also a south-facing garden and patio, along with some off-street parking and an integrated garage. But inside, as you can see, it needs some work. But if you are a fan of the 1960s, you'll probably want to keep some of those period features, as well as that exposed staircase. Specifically, the house is laid out over three floors and offers four bedrooms (with balconies and fitted wardrobes), two bathrooms, an open-plan living room (incorporating the kitchen) and a utility room. So some work required and still a £475,000 asking price. However, the updated one was up for £530,000, so it still might be a decent buy. Find out more at the Zoopla at eBay website Via WowHaus

eBay watch: 1950s midcentury sewing box Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:02 AM PDT Its specific purpose is for sewing, although it might work as a side table or as a general storage unit. But we'll stick with the description of 1950s midcentury sewing box for this item, which is currently up for auction. Likely 1950s, possibly early 1960s, but obviously of that general era, with a design that uses three shades of wood, those angled legs and a good amount of storage. Specifically, that's two drawers in each side, a lid with spool holders integrated and a central storage area. Lots of images on the site, should you want a closer look, with condition described as 'excellent' with only the 'slightest' wear. Right now, the auction price is £9. Find out more at the eBay website

Georgia in Dublin Dorothy Bicycle Basket Cover Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:17 AM PDT What better way to keep your belongings safe than this dorothy basket cover. This beautiful, retro-style bike basket cover will keep everything inside your basket where it belongs. Going over bumps on your bike is no fun with a basket as you watch everything inside hop about and hope it doesn't end up spewing across a busy road. Fear no more as this lovely cover will keep everything in place and safe and dry. It's available in several colours but we love this retro brown which goes well with the wicker basket. Get your Georgia in Dublin Dorothy bike cover for £19.99 from Bonnie Bikes.

Beatrice Cameo Haircomb Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:08 AM PDT Glam up your hair with this Beatrice Cameo Haircomb. It's cool, chic and exceptionally glamorous and ideal for any fancy Christmas nights you have planned this year. In one easy sweep you can transform your look into one of vintage glamour with this lovely hair clip. It's created to look a bit like something you'd find in Downtown Abbey and fits in well with all the 1940s-styles we've seen so far on the high street. Best news - it's only £14 from Ecclectic Eccentricity.

Secretary Dress from Bettie Page Clothing Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:30 AM PDT Pens & notepads at the ready, ladies. Channel your inner Sterling Cooper office girl and snare a Don Draper or two with this Secretary Dress from Bettie Page Clothing. This demure but foxy emerald frock oozes Mad Men glamour and is snug enough to guard against winter chills. Hitting just below the knee, finished with an oversized collar and button accents, the Secretary dress is equally perfect for the office or a post-work tipple. The three quarter length sleeves and double knit jersey fabric make it perfect for the nippier months of the year. £120 from Deadly Is The Female. See the website for more details.

Design by House Landmarque Prints Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:18 AM PDT Design by House has created a series of prints inspired by their fascination with some of the world's most famous landmarks. The Landmarque series aims to avoid just using silhouettes to represent the iconic sites, but has instead used layers of shapes and colours. There are nine prints in the series, including the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House. The prints cost £46.50. See the whole collection online at Nest.

Annemarie Wright Birthday Cards Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:15 AM PDT Annemarie Wright is the artist behind the Telephone Box and London Bus prints currently available at Pedlars that we mentioned last week, but she also sells designs on her own website including these birthday cards. Each design features a 20th century icon with the print made up from text. The Elvis card says "Happy Birthday from the King", the James Dean one "Happy Birthday you rebel", Monroe "Happy Birthday Mr President" and Audrey Hepburn reads "Let's have a birthday breakfast". You can buy the cards individually for £295 or as a set of the four designs for £10. Visit Annemarie Wright's website to buy.

BFI Classic MGM Musicals Season Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PDT Jazz hands and tap shoes at the ready! Beginning this month, the British Film Institute brings all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's golden age to London's Southbank with it's Classic MGM Musicals Season. From the Wizard of Oz to Singing In The Rain, the studio's greatest all singing, all dancing classics will appear in this, the first in a three-year BFI series dedicated to musicals. The programme comprises a vast selection of MGM's best loved musicals and will run until the end of December. For full listings, see the BFI's website.

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