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• V&A Postmodernism exhibition 'Sound & Vision' Gatefold Vinyl
• Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Pet Bed from Atomic Attic on Etsy
• Smurf Bookends at Urban Outfitters
• eBay watch: Vintage Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen
• Soda Siphon
• Vintage Vinyl Cake Stand at Firebox
• Vitra Hang It All by Charles and Ray Eames - two new special editions
• Lime green earrings at the V&A Shop
• Glittery vintage London postcards

V&A Postmodernism exhibition 'Sound & Vision' Gatefold Vinyl Posted: 06 Oct 2011 06:48 AM PDT If you haven't yet been along to the Postmodernism exhibition at the V&A, we heartily recommend you make your way down there post haste. There really is something for everyone who loves the 70s to the 90s, from architecture & consumables to fashion & popular culture. Post-punk, new wave and electronic music fans are especially well catered for and this limited edition Postmodernism: Style and Subversion in Sound and Vision 1970-1990 double gatefold vinyl is the soundtrack to the exhibition. Classics from the likes of David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Joy Division & Devo are all on there with many other legends of the period. The album was compiled at London's Abbey Road Studios, contains hard to find mixes and is accompanied by essays from the exhibition's curator. It's also available on CD for those with the audacity to not own a record player. Available as a limited edition of 500. £25 from V&A Shop. See the website for more details.

Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Pet Bed from Atomic Attic on Etsy Posted: 06 Oct 2011 06:06 AM PDT Vintage pieces don't have to be the reserve of those of us with two legs. Furry friends of the retro persuasion will no doubt love napping stylishly on one of these Upcycled Vintage Suitcase Pet Beds from Atomic Attic. The clever chaps have taken a vintage Samsonite suitcase, stuffed it with a fluffy cushion covered in mid century-inspired fabric and added four tapered legs (kitty, unfortunately, not included!). The purrfect bed for any pet with vintage sensibilities. The beds start from $79 and are available in different styles. See the Atomic Attic Etsy store for more details.

Smurf Bookends at Urban Outfitters Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:59 AM PDT   If the recent film hasn't completely sullied the memory of the little blue fellas, you may like these Smurf Bookends. For your money, you'll get two bookends – essentially the same smurf figure, but facing opposite directions. They have their little blue arms outstretched, which rest up again your books to keep them in place. They cost £35 from Urban Outfitters.

eBay watch: Vintage Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:56 AM PDT If you want a modern (and official) reproduction of this, it will cost you £432. But this vintage Louis Poulsen PH5 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen is currently on eBay for a small fraction of that price. The lamp dates back to 1958 and is a bona fide design classic, used widely in both civil buildings and in the home, especially as a light over dining tables. This is a vintage model, said to be from the '60s and original except for being rewired with new braided silk for the flex. Condition is described as 'very good' and has the correct 200 watt ceramic bulb holder as per the original design, as these fittings can take a 200 watt bulb (if you can find one, although one is supplied initially). You can also use low energy bulbs and lower wattage standard bulbs too. If you want it, the bidding right now is £1.24. Find out more at the eBay website

Soda Siphon Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:45 AM PDT   Back in the days when every self-respecting host decanted their spirits into crystal and had an ice bucket on hand, a Soda Siphon like this one was an essential piece of kit. The siphon has a glass body with protective net chrome steel casing. Add a gas cartridge, top the siphon up with tap water and you'll be all set to make your own soda water.  When you aren't serving up cocktails, it will look pretty good just sitting on your sideboard. The soda siphon costs £90 from Manufactum.

Vintage Vinyl Cake Stand at Firebox Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:20 AM PDT Like old school vinyl? Like cake? That probably means you'll be the target audience for the Vintage Vinyl Cake Stand at Firebox. It is as it says and looks, a three-tier cake stand that's perfect for a spot of afternoon tea. Except this isn't made of fine china, it's actually composed of reclaimed records. Specifically a 7-inch, a 10-inch and a 12-inch record, all circa 1960. The stand is handmade and is said to hold up to 30 cupcakes, which should cover most home gatherings. if you want one, £34.99 gets you one. Find out more at the Firebox website

Vitra Hang It All by Charles and Ray Eames - two new special editions Posted: 06 Oct 2011 05:07 AM PDT Regular readers might recall that we featured a walnut special edition of the classic Vitra Hang It All by Charles and Ray Eames. Well, two more special editions have just appeared, black and red being the colours. Specifically, we're talking all-black and a mix of red and spruce for the latest versions of the 1953 midcentury classic (which is still available in original coloured form), the construction of the former being in steel and beech, the latter in steel and spruce. The price for both is the same though, each one retailing for £182. Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website

Lime green earrings at the V&A Shop Posted: 06 Oct 2011 03:11 AM PDT Lime green earrings to liven up your ear lobes. These bright green beauties, made of Czech glass, have been inspired by the bold, brash designs of the 1970s and 80s. They're confident and eye catching and added to a black dress will create instant glamour. The vintage earrings are set on sterling silver backs and will be the envy of any onlookers. They're quirky and different but not too crazy as to create worried looks from your friends. Get your own from the V&A online shop for £40.

Glittery vintage London postcards Posted: 06 Oct 2011 02:28 AM PDT Celebrate the city in retro style with these glittery vintage London postcards. The Royal Wedding may be long forgotten by now and the sense of pride with it but these postcards are a little nod to how much we love London and the history of the city. These vintage postcards are the ideal way to get in contact with an old friend but also would look good framed on an empty wall. The collection of 12 cards includes a selection of shots of London and each card is mounted on luxury cream card.You'll also get a snazzy reusable tin with the cards. Get yours for £10 from the National Portrait Gallery shop.

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