Author: modculture

We should have mentioned the Asda Fun Glass Vases before – but we’re mentioning them now because these cheap design classic copies are now even cheaper.

No, your eyes do not deceive you, these are very close copies of the Otta Brauer designs for Holmegaard in the 1960s, notably the Gulvase, but in this case with a shorter neck. Obviously the glass is of a much poorer quality, but when you find out the price you’ll know why.

You see, Asda has been selling these for £5 each. Cheap enough you might think, but we’ve just seen them in the Asda sale at a ridiculously cheap £3. And even better, a gift pack of three small ceramic versions is also in the sale for £3. We’ve already picked some up – if you’re quick, you can do the same.

Find out more at the Asda website

We don’t see a lot of top hats around these days, nor do we see a lot of magicians on TV doing tricks with them. So it’s good to see both the hat and the trick coming back with the Magic Hat.

Except this is more useful household design than magician’s accessory. Taking a lead from the old ‘handkerchief out of hat’ trick, the magic hat is actually a tissue dispenser. Just load it up with your favourite brand, then impress your friends as you produce a succession of tissues from the plastic hat. Which could be useful if someone has a cold.

It’s just being shown off at the Atypyk website, so no price as yet – but keep checking as the items are usually available from its online store within weeks.

Find out more at the Atypyk website