Still reminiscing about childhood, here is another nostalgia-inspiring product. At a quick glance, the Blackboard Clock looks just like an ordinary blackboard, but it does have subtle clock hands in the middle.
A pack of chalk is supplied with board along with a pack of magnets, so as well as telling the time, it can be used as a message board too.
It is available to buy from Graham and Green, priced £52.50.
If you miss the innocent world of your childhood or want your children to experience the simple delights you did, then the selection of vintage games from the Dotcom Gift Shop might be of interest.
Newly in stock are a snakes and ladders set, pack of snap cards (pictured), heads and tails game and vintage seaside jigsaw puzzles. They are all decorated with beautiful vintage-style illustrations.
Prices range from under £2 for the snap cards, up to just under £9 for the board game and jigsaws, making them a cheap gift, although your children may not appreciate receiving these instead of the latest game console.
Buy online at the Dotcom Gift Shop.
This item, the Alessi Bird Kettle, probably needs to no introduction as it has become one of the most iconic product designs of our lifetime.
Designed in 1985 by Michael Graves, you may be wondering why we are featuring this well-known product today? The reason is because it is on special offer at Utility Design, reduced to just over £65. In fact, they have a 20% reduction on all Alessi products bought during June, so now is the ideal time to grab yourself a piece of iconic design.
Visit Utility Design for full details.
Soft Philosophy has a small collection of Art Deco Glassware available to buy on their website.
Pictured here is the wine glass (sold as a set of six for £66) which is made from lead free, hand-made glass and features black and yellow accents on the clear glass. There is also a set of champagne flutes (around £60), goblets (£69) and a decanter (£44) in a similar style. Their design is simple but striking – typical of the art deco style.
Visit the Soft Philosophy website to purchase.
Mr Potato Head enjoyed something of a comeback following the Toy Story films, but the toy was popular throughout the 70s and 80s, with the original idea dating back to the Fifties. And now he his image has been put to use again on these Mr Potato Head Mugs by Pearl and Earl.
The mugs are part of their series depicting iconic images against block colour backgrounds. Mr Potato Head, drawn in white, is depicted as having lost one of ears. They are are available in a choice of red, turquoise or brown, so you can mix and match.
The mug is made from fine china, is dishwasher safe and costs £8. You can buy them online from the Pearl and Earl website.
DecoSticks sell a huge array of wall stickers, including these Retro Vine Wall Stickers.
The design could accurately be described as “Orly Kiely-esque”, which is never a bad thing in our book. The pack contains six giant stickers, four in brown and two in orange – a classic Seventies combination.
The stickers cost £29.99 and can be bought online directly from DecoSticks.
