Author: Justine Harvey

Categories / Books, Homeware

Film Ending Bookends

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My bookshelves are bulging with paperbacks, so I don’t really need bookends, but if I did, then these Film Ending Bookends would be top of my shopping list.

There are three deisgns to chose from, each inspired by film endings. As well as the classic Warner Bros/Bugs Bunny “That’s All Folks” shown here, there is “The End” in a red classic script or “Fin” in a simply font in turquoise, calling to mind French New Wave cinema. All of the bookends measure 13cm wide by 17cm high and cost £19.95.

Buy them online from Rockett St George.

Categories / Architecture, Art and Photography

Big House Devon Iconic Architecture Prints

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There are plenty of prints out there of famous buildings and landmarks, but Big House Devon’s range of Iconic Architecture Prints includes some interesting choices.

Yes, the often-drawn Battersea Power Station, Big Ben and the BT Tower are here, but so too are Brighton’s Saltdean Lido (a wonderful example of 1930s design), Bath’s Royal Crescent and The Circus, and the Hoover Building (one of my favourite London buildings). The images are hand-drawn then silk-screen printed with the number of prints limited to no more than 35 per design. The prints cost £45 each unframed.

Visit the Big House Devon’s store on Not on the High Street to view the whole range.

Categories / Homeware

Calligaris Dot Wall Clock

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Italian design company Calligaris describe their style as contemporary, but the Dot Wall Clock has more than a dash of 1960s style to it.

It is made from wood finished with matt white lacquer and decorated with a smattering of walnut bubbles of varying sizes. To keep the design simple, the clock has no numbers and the clock hands are slim and black.

The clock costs £76 from Mac and Mac Interiors.

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Chelsea Textiles Credenza

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Chelsea Textiles began over twenty years ago with faithful reproductions of 17th and 18th century fabrics, but happily for us, they have expanded their offerings to include midcentury modern inspired furniture such as this Credenza.

It is described handmade, handpainted and made entirely from wood. It measures 73cm high by 96cm wide and is 48 cm deep. Unfortunately, the website doesn’t give a price, which is never a sign of a bargain, but something this beautiful could be worth saving for.

Visit the Chelsea Textile website for contact and ordering details.

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Warren Evans Cuba Bed

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There are surprisingly few retro bed designs out there (perhaps because beds haven’t changed much over the years), but Warren Evans has the Cuba Bed which has a hint of retro style to it.

It is described as being inspired by 1950s and consists of a floating frame and a compact headrest in a choice of fabrics (the hot spice shown here adds to the fifties look). Prices vary according to size and your choice of mattress, but a double bed frame costs £395.

Visit Warren Evans for more information.

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Vintage Book Clocks

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The Etsy seller by the name of SteampunksNotDead specialises in Vintage Book Clocks.

Each clock is a one of a kind piece and is made from a book usually dating from between 1890 and 1960. Most of the book clocks currently available use obscure titles (The Scarlett Letter was the only one I recognised), but I think they are all the better for it. Various styles of clock hands are available so you can request a certain style. Equally, if you have a book that you would like transformed into a clock, then they are happy to quote for doing that. Prices range from around £16 to just under £100 depending on the size and rarity of the book.

Visit the SteampunksNotDead shop on Etsy for more information.