The Drop Scones Not Bombs slogan is a nice variation on Make Tea Not War which itself is a very British twist on the Make Love Not War motto of the 60s protest movement.
Here it is printed onto an organic unbleached cotton tote bag, which includes a pin badge and a recipe for making the traditional northern delicacy of drop scones. In keeping with the peace-loving slogan, the design incorporates the CND logo as well as a picture of a drop scone.
The bag costs £10 from Hunkydory Home.
Liquidesign is father and son design duo Cameron and Martin Fry and the Edge Coffee Table is the product that started their partnership.
The table, which is based on a Regency design, but made from heavy duty cardboard, has recently been relaunched. The table is available decorated with a selection of laminated prints, which all tend towards a retro look. Pictured here is the Overgrown design, with other choices including concentric circles and multi-coloured targets
The Edge Coffee Table costs £350 and can be bought directly from Liquidesign.
Pol & Mik have produced a pair of cushions they are calling “Legendary”.
There are two designs, both featuring a psychedelic swirling pattern. The predominantly white design is named “Janis”, presumably after Joplin, whilst the mainly blue design is called “John”, which I’m guessing might be after Lennon, but there could be other candidates. The cushions are available in a choice of sizes 40cm (19.99 Euros), 50cm (22.99 Euros) or 60cm (24.99 Euros).
The cushions are available to buy from the Pol & Mik store at Envelop.
The Leigh Coffee Table by & Then was inspired by the Shaker style of the late 18th Century and named after one of the movement’s founders (although spelling it differently). T
hat period might be somewhat earlier than our usual sphere of interest, but the coffee table uses laminated Formica, which gives it a midcentury feel. The table is made to order, so will take up to ten weeks to make and comes with a £1840 price tag that reflects this.
The Leigh Coffee Table is available to order from Brighton Pod.
Fears and Kahn have a stock of rare “Leave Your Luggage Here” Posters.
The posters were created for British Transport in the 1960s and there are five designs available. Pictured here is one designed by Roger J Bigg. There is also a design by Harry Steven from 1968 and one by Daphne Padden, as well as two whose artists are now unknown. They are priced between £425 and £495.
Contact Fears and Kahn for further information.
It seems a shame to furnish your house in a stylish retro manner only for it to be marred by garish modern designs in your child’s room. The Coco Bunk Bed is a great piece that will solve that problem, having a retro look to it, but still being something that should appeal to kids.
It combines white and chocolate finishes and has rounded square cut-out windows that add to its retro look. The beds are full adult size so this is a piece of furniture that your kids won’t quickly outgrow.
The Coca Bunk Bed costs £450 (you need to buy mattresses separately) from Aspace.
