Author: Justine Harvey

Categories / Homeware

Scando Coffee Table

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Designer Eric Pfeiffer apparently created the Scando Coffee Table in response to the needs of young children, something to do with its low soft form being inviting and aiding standing up. However, we like it because of its interesting shape and retro style.

Besides helping children to stand, the curved edge could be used to store magazines. It is available in four veneer finishes; birch, white, oak or walnut. Prices start at £560 for the birch up to £677 for the Walnut.

The Scando Coffee Table is available to buy from Nest.

Categories / Women's Fashion

50s Pin-Up Bikini

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Maybe a little early to be thinking about holiday wear but interesting retro swimwear is often hard to find, so I was pleased to come across this 50s Pin-Up Bikini.

This bikini is white with a fun print of retro pin-up girls and tattoo style birds, arrows and banners. The pants have a cute little frill around the top.

It is available in sizes extra small to large and costs a very reasonable £28 from Urban Outfitters.

Categories / Food and Drink

Alessi Agata Teapot

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Designed by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi, the Agata Teapot is a twist on the classic English teapot.

It is made from stainless steel with polyamide handle. What is particularly novel about this design however is the accompanying terra cotta tea light burner, which allows you to burn a tea light beneath the pot to keep your tea warm. A simple yet genius idea.

It is available to buy from various online retailers but Go Electrical have it priced at £114.40 which is the cheapest I’ve seen it.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Cloche Hat Pin Brooch

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Currently on show at the V&A is the exhibition “Hats: An Anthology by Steve Jones” and as you would expect, the museum shop is awash with millinery-inspired gifts, including a collection of retro Cloche Hat Pin Brooches.

The brooches are available in a choice of six colours (dark blue, fuschia, teal, dusky pink, ivory or green) and are great way to add a bit of 1920s glamour to an outfit.

They cost £10 each and are available to buy online from the V&A Shop website.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Music

Limited Edition Bob and Roberta Smith Cards

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Artists Bob and Roberta Smith have produced a limited edition set of greeting cards which are currently available to by from the Polite Shop.

The cards feature a series of slogans but my favourite (and reason for featuring it here) is the “I believe in the Clash” design. The perfect birthday card for any aging punk.

The set contains six cards, one of each design and costs £10 from the Polite Shop.

Categories / Homeware

Retro Tower Lamp

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The choice of white pendant lights is enormous but the Retro Tower Lamp is a simpler design than most and could work well in many locations.

It has been designed to allow diffused light to come from both the bath and between the slates. It is supplied with a rose and flex but can also easily be attached to an existing fitting. The lamp is also available in chrome.

It costs £135 from Utility Design.