Author: Justine Harvey

There has definitely been a trend recently for folksy tapestry, whether on wall-hangings, cushions or make your own kits. This item combines that trend with the signature design from one of our favourite retro-influenced designers.

The Orla Kiely Tapestry Cushion features her famous stem print, which is reproduced here in hand embroidered wool, giving the familiar pattern a cosy feel. The square cushion is backed with canvas.

Priced £137, the cushion is available online from the Orla Kiely website.

Besides the worktop savers made by Joseph and Joseph, the chopping board has largely remained an uninspiring item. Or so I thought until I came across some Vintage Chopping Boards on H is for Home.

Their current stock of chopping boards date back to the 1960s or 1970s, and have been decorated in typical fashion of that period, with floral patterns. The one pictured here is available for £12 with other options being one with a floral tile inset for £6 and a Villeroy & Boch design from the Sixties for £45.

Visit H is for Home for the full stock.

1950s prints seem to be threatening the previous dominance of Sixties designs, with this 50s Birdcage Duvet being a prime example.

The pattern is a reproduction of a genuine Fifties print called Happy Birds, recreated here on a brand new duvet cover. The design features cartoon bird in orange, blue and yellow inside black cages, against a white background and makes a charming, quirky addition to the bedroom.

It is available in Queen size, priced $68 from Urban Outfitters.