Not just a plaything, this Twiggy hand puppet is a bath time mitt too.
Available from Twiggybits in association with MonkeyInADryer.com and Frothco.com, the Twiggy puppet is individually handmade before being colour screenprinted with the cartoon Twiggy design. And the back made of terry cloth – which means Twiggy can give you a rub down in the bath (although we’d rather not go there).
You can pick one up online for a limited time, you can pick one up for $20, which is around £10.
We love a cup of tea, ideally out of a nice china cup or mug – something like these Arts and Crafts mugs from the V&A in fact.
They’re exclusive to the museum shop, using original designs housed within the museum from the Arts and Crafts period, printed onto bone china mugs that stand around 9.5cm high.
The one pictured to the left is the Lily print by Walter Crane, but you can also choose from any of the other designs above, which include designs by C.F.A. Voysey and William Morris. All retail for around £10 each.
Find out more at the V&A Shop website
Having just seen off Valentine’s Day, next up is Mother’s Day (2nd March in the UK) and then Easter. Yet more occasions when you may need to send a card. Rather than give more money to the big card manufacturers, may I suggest a Vintage Wallpaper Greeting Card instead?
Made by UK/Australian company Lark, the card is handmade using vintage 1960s wallpaper. There are also matching gift tags available too.
You may be able to make something similar yourself, but as the card only costs £2.50, it is a lot easier to just buy one ready made from the Lark website.
If you’re after a typically 70s vibe in your home or just in a single room, one of Hunky Dory Home’s 70s-style lampshades should add to the look.
There’s a number of shades to choose from, all with the look of bright 70s or retro wallpaper. The two featured above are the Graphic Rosy pendant drum and the Big Hearts pendant drum – both handmade and both made of cotton.
Prices start from around £22, depending on design and size.
If you liked the Zzo chair from earlier this week, there’s a good chance you’ll also appreciate the Charla Chair by Brazilian designer Sergio Fahrer.
Like the Zza, the Charla Chair gives more than a nod to some mid-century classics, with that eucalyptus and wengue veneer (from sustainable forests), organic leather upholstery and chrome swivel stand.
Possibly a future design classic and with a price to match at £1,950.
Look familiar? Well, at first glance you would guess this is the Panton Chair. But it’s actually a subtle take on that same chair by Dwell.
An official re-edition of this 60s classic from Vitra would set you back around £170. The Dwell edition, which is similar in shape and size is a fraction of the cost, made from ABS plastic and is available in a choice of white, black and red.
You can buy one for £45.
Find out more at the Dwell website
