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Thatcher Cushion

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Thatchercushion

This website is not about politics, so I will refrain from sharing my thoughts on Margaret Thatcher here, but suffice to say I’m wondering if we are really ready for the Thatcher Cushion?

Made from a blend of cotton and linen with faux leather back, the cushion features a framed image of Thatcher against a punk-style Union Jack background. It is available in two sizes, the large one being 65cm squared and the small one 35cm squared. They cost £69.99 and £32.99 respectively.

It is available to buy from England at Home. Give it pride of place on your sofa or sit on it depending on your political persuasion.

Categories / Women's Fashion

See by Chloé Oversized Mod Coat

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Yellowseecoat

A black, grey or navy coat would be the practical choice, but where is the fun in that? A yellow coat will set you apart from the masses and bring a little cheer on your grey winter days. See by Chloé have produced such a coat in the Oversized Mod Coat.

It is made from a wool mix in a bright yellow colour, and also features oversized flapped patch pockets, a Peter Pan style collar and three-quarter length sleeves. It costs £385, which may not be cheap, but you probably only ever going to buy one yellow coat.

It is available to buy from Net a Porter.

Categories / Food and Drink

Carry On Camping Plates

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Carryon

Opinions differ on which is the greatest of the Carry On films, but surely Carry On Camping must be come pretty high on most lists? And to my knowledge it is the only Carry On film featured on a set of plates.

The Carry On Camping plates come in sets of four, with each one showing a different scene from the film . They come in two different sizes, side plates for £7.95 or dinner plates costing £11.95. A set of beakers with other scenes from the film are also available. The range is made from melamine so they are suitable to take camping too which is a nice touch.

They can be ordered from England at Home.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alpha Coffee Table

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Alphatable

Our love of antique printers’ blocks is obviously shared by the designer of the Alpha Coffee Table.

Carved from a single piece of wood, the table top has raised letters and numbers painted in different colours to look like those vintage blocks. The wood used is sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood, so you can buy it with a clear conscious too.

It is available exclusively from Crate and Barrel priced $899 (approximately £500).

Categories / Homeware

Foglia Table Lamp

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Foglia

The Foglia Table Lamp was created by Elio Martinelli in 1969 and is currently available in a choice of five colours.

Its name means “leaf” in Italian, although to a more modern eye, its shape is possibly more likely to remind you of Pac Man. It costs just over £260, which is less than a tenth of the price of the Ruspa Lamp we featured earlier in the week from a similar period.

Visit Made in Design to purchase.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Jenn Ski Cards

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Stationery_homeIt is always good to have a small stash of cards on hand for birthdays and occasions you may have forgotten. I was therefore pleased to see that artist Jenn Ski is now selling a set of cards featuring her abstract retro images.

Available in packs of four, each with a different design, the cards are made from high quality linen card and are supplied with brightly coloured envelopes.

They cost $7 (approximately £4) and can be ordered via Jenn Ski’s website.