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Peter Blake Retrospective at Tate Liverpool

Posted on 11th April 2007 | Leave a comment

The Tate in Liverpool is set to host a new Peter Blake Retrospective – the largest exhibition of the man’s work since his Tate Gallery shows back in 1983.

Although details aren’t fully available as yet, the gallery says that the show will feature a mix of well-known works, along with new and rarely-seen items. The "classics" will include On the Balcony 1955-57 (pictured), The Toy Shop 1962 and inevitably, The Beatles 1963-68. And from the modern era, it will features the project Blake is currently working on – the Marcel Duchamp World Series.

It all runs from 29th June to 23rd September 2007, with tickets priced at around £5.

Find out more at the Tate Liverpool website

eBay Watch: Low mileage 1973 Triumph Stag

Posted on 10th April 2007 | Leave a comment

Despite a reputation for poor mechanics and even poorer build quality, there’s something very stylish about the Triumph Stag – and it’s become very much the classic car – if you can give it the attention its looks deserve.

This 1973 Triumph Stag on eBay has had that attention, just three owners from new, regular servicing and minimal driving – just 27,000 miles on the clock. It’s also got a completely original interior and mechanically, it matches the build sheet document from its original date. And most importantly, thanks to being kept in a centrally-heated garage for 22 years, it is completely rust-free.

During its seven-year history, not many Stags were actually built – and many less survive. So this is certainly one to look at if you want to own one. It’s currently at just over £5,000 – expect it to go for much more.

See more images and full details at the eBay website

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Retro Cassette tote bag

Posted on 10th April 2007 | 3 Comments

Continuing with our fascination with all tape-based items, we now present this rather impressive Retro Cassette tote bag.

It’s made of plastic, with a full-colour design that’s every bit the vintage cassette – only much bigger. And just to add to the detail, the handle even looks like unraveling tape. And it’s big enough to carry just about everything you’ll need when you’re out and about.

Details of the bag are available at the Fred & Friends website – with the exception of the price. You’ll have to check with your local supplier of their products (available on the site) for that.

Find out more at the Fred & Friends website

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Bill Wyman Signature metal detector

Posted on 10th April 2007 | Leave a comment

Is there a more 70s pastime than metal detecting? Memories of kids in fields and on beaches in green snorkel parkas trying to find hidden treasure – but going home with four bottle tops and an empty Coke can.

It’s now long gone and confined to the nerdy few. Or is it? Well, according to an ex-Rolling Stone, it’s very much a happening hobby again – and he’s just released the Bill Wyman Signature metal detector to get us out and about treasure hunting.

“Metal-detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics; it’s probably
the best and the most enjoyable way of learning about our history,”
says Wyman. “On any garden, country field, footpath, woodlands, beach
or moor land you can find a huge variety of historical objects, all
easily located with this high quality metal detector.”

Categories / Homeware

Keep Calm And Carry On tea towel

Posted on 10th April 2007 | Leave a comment

Well, we’ve featured the poster, then the screenprint, so it would be rude not to mention the Keep Calm And Carry On tea towel.

As we have mentioned before, the design is from an old World War II poster (advising people what to do in case of invasion), re-discovered by a small bookshop in an old box of books. And since then, it’s seen its popularity go from strength to strength. This incarnation is a tea towel, with the design housed on a fine quality linen cloth.

You can pick one up online for £8.50.

Find out more at the Lark Designs website

Categories / Food and Drink

Life’s a Picnic vintage hampers

Posted on 10th April 2007 | Leave a comment

The sun is out, the sky is blue and it’s time for a picnic! And if you want to do it in some style, you need one of the Life’s a Picnic hampers.

They’re vintage hampers created by Elly and Evie Pace – or rather, hampers using classic and vintage materials. Each hamper is a one-off, featuring vintage tableware, linens, cutlery and lining fabrics – never in the same combination and all housed in a willow hamper with naturally tanned West Country leather straps.

And if you fancy a basket rather than a hamper, they do those too – using vintage melamine tableware for your outdoor feast. Obviously you’ll have to pay for this level of detail, with a two-person hamper available from £180 and a four-person baskets starting at £160. But it’s going to beat anything you’ll find on the high street.

See the full range at the Life’s a Picnic website

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