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Since 1969, Sesame Street has been a favourite of children and adults alike across the world. One of the original and best Jim Henson creations, Cookie Monster, has gone beyond the confines of kids TV and become a full blown television icon.
This River Island t-shirt features the baked goods lover in all his glory, on a fitted, 100% cotton shirt.
It's available online or in shops for £16.99.
A good looking blouse is an essential in every wardrobe, be it for stylish workwear or a more formal going out look. This Piped Blouse by John Lewis's own line JL is a great retro choice for every occasion.
With touches of influence from both 1920s art deco style and forties post-war looks in the colour scheme and shape, the structured formal style is given some softness by the chiffon's flowing texture.
It's available online or in John Lewis department stores for £39.
Fancy a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city? This superb 1960s architect-designed house in Ansty, Dorset is waiting for you...at a price.
Initially design by David Levitt with later additions by Alison and Peter Smithson, the house is described as one of finest architect-designed homes in Britain and in a perfect location - overlooking a lake and a 13th century church.
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Not everything from he 1960s is big bold and plastic - some items have an understated, cool, like this Luar Chair from ICF, designed by Ross Littell.
Dating back to 1965, this timeless design (very much in the Merrow Associates style) will fit into more or less any home today, just like it did back in the day. For your money, you get a steel frame with the seat and backrest made from a choice of interwoven cotton or saddle hide bands.
Prices start at £1,095.
Yes, more design inspired by everyone's favourite toy brick, with this Lego block lamp from Japan's 25togo offering brightness and a desk tidy for your office.
As you might guess, this isn't Lego licensed, but there's no mistaking the inspiration of this acrylic light, which is powered by LEDs and has a snap off top that doubles up as a desk tidy.
It stands at 6 ? 4 ? 2.4 inches and is available to buy online for a criminally cheap 1,600 Yen, which works out at $15 or £7.50. Cheap enough to buy buy a few and stack them high maybe?
Find out more at the 25togo website
Via Technabob
Barry Murphy returns once more trawl the TV and radio guides (so you don't have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 1st August to Thursday 7th August.
Highlights of the week
Thirty-one years after his death, the elfin, glam rock star Marc Bolan's rise to fame is retold with a mixture of rare concert footage, home movies and contributions from friends in Marc Bolan: the Final Word (BBC 4. Friday 1st, 9pm) while British beat group Unit Four Plus Two are featured in The Way We Were (Sunday 3rd. I TV 1 - London/Anglia regions. 6pm). Fans of classic 70s British sit-coms are in for a treat this week with BBC 2's Dad's Army Weekend (Saturday 2nd, 5pm onwards) and The Liver Birds are the subject of this weeks Comedy Connections (BBC 1. Friday 1st,10.35pm - repeated BBC 2. Sunday 2nd,11.30pm).
Regular readers will recall our fascination with the posters from the Hayward Gallery's May 68: Street Posters from the Paris Rebellion exhibition, which were available in very limited numbers from the Keep Calm Gallery back in April. Well, if you missed out there and have a grand to spare, we have just the thing.
Mai '68 is the official book of the exhibition. But it's not just your average catalogue. Oh no, this a seriously limited edition hardback book featuring all 40 of the poster designs shown in the exhibition. Each page is perforated, so you can pull out your favourites and frame them up. Or you can just keep it safe - this is only going to go up in value.
Just 68 of these available and only via Paul Smith, which is selling each one with a certificate of authenticity. Just as well - you don't want to pay £1,200 for any old rubbish.
Some kitchen cool with a nod to video games past - the Space Invaders chopping board.
Not just a throwaway gimmick, this is serious quality - handmade by Cameron Oehler, the board is made of walnut and hard maple, each cube carefully glued to the next before a sanding and glossy finish. Limited edition too - available until the creator gets bored of hand making them.
Sized at 15 x 10 inches and certainly not dishwasher friendly, you can bag one for $129.99 (around £65).
Find out more at the ThinkGeek website
A well-made pair of sunglasses really is the gift that keeps on giving, especially if you go for a classic design like these handmade Persol 0714 folding sunglasses.
A twist on a timeless gem, the Persol 0714 was first introduced in 1957, designed for tram drivers who needed large glasses to keep their eyes protected from dust and sun. But you might know them better as the sunglasses of choice for Steve McQueen.
This version folds at the bridge and arms for portability, but still features the trademark 'Meflecto' system, crystal glass lenses, Supreme Arrow detailing and a choice of tortoiseshell or black finish. Sold in an embossed leather case, they're yours for £189.99.
Herdy is the cartoon sheep logo for the Herdy Company, a Lake District based company that gives part of its profits to promote and preserve that area.
The latest product is a new design of mugs featuring Herdy in a pop art style coloured circle on a white background. The mug is made of fine bone china, made in England. There is a choice of four bright colours; pink, blue, green or yellow.
The mugs cost £9.99 each and can be ordered directly from the Herdy website.
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