Categories / Design and Interiors, Music

David Bowie Ziggy charity mug

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Some time back, we featured the Roger Moore Saint mug, a charity mug from Whatever It Takes, sold to make money for Mr Moore’s chosen charity. Well, if you’re more of a Bowie fan, you can now do your bit for charity with the David Bowie mug.

Bowie’s design uses the Ziggy Stardust "lightning" image, with the words "Peace Thru Art" and the man’s signature. Like the Moore mug, it comes in a gift box with a photograph and a personal message. Proceeds from the sale of this mug go to Trade plus Aid and Save the Children.

You can buy one online for £9.99.

Find out more from the Whatever It Takes website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Michael Young retro barware range

Schweppes_bar Bars are back – and there’s some very stylish barware available to sit on them – like this Michael Young retro barware range for Schweppes.

Designer Michael Young’s work is displayed in the Centre Pompidou and the Louvre Museum and was picked out by Terence Conran as the most inspiring British designer. So we’re talking some pedigree. The range for Schweppes screams Art Deco cool with its mix of glass and chrome, ideal for mixing the drinks or just impressing friends and visitors.

It’s available to buy now for £150 from Selfridges. But hurry – it’s a limited edition range.

Find out more at the Selfridges website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Bo Concept 70s-style storage boxes

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After saying a few weeks back that Bo Concept never has any interesting design, the company suddenly seems to have found some. The latest candidate for your cash are these Bo Concept storage boxes.

Unlike the usual minimalist items you find on its shelves, the company has gone big and bold with the design here, with a look that screams the 70s, complete with velour surface.

Available in a choice of black (above), red or green, prices start at a very reasonable £11.

Find out more at the Bo Concept website

Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Robert Indiana LOVE pop art mirror

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It’s that time of the year – when we all rush around looking for interesting Valentine’s gifts (as opposed to some cheap chocolates and a bunch of wilting flowers). And if you look around, you can find some interesting alternatives – like this LOVE pop art mirror, inspired by the classic LOVE print by Robert Indiana.

Indiana’s image was designed for the Museum of Modern Art in 1964 for a Christmas card design, then followed as a print, postage stamp and sculpture. And now you can pick up the mirror.

It’s 58 x 53cm, polished metal and obviously doesn’t include the image shown (unless you know these people).

It retails for £95.

Find out more at the Pussy Home Boutique

Categories / Design and Interiors

Pluto Sunburst clock

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This might look like a vintage piece, but in actual fact, the Pluto Sunburst clock is a newly-made item from the Conran Shop.

Measuring 68cm across, and made of wood and aluminium, this retro wall clock has wooden "rays" and a spun metal dial, with a look that’s perfect for any 50s or early 60s-inspired home.

Available now, you can pick one up for £60.

Find out more at the Conran Shop website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Art Deco Fabrics – 1920s and 30s upholstery

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You’re not going to find a period sofa in your local sofa emporium, but you can have one made. And if you’re doing that – and want an Art Deco look – you can pick up the material at Art Deco Fabrics.

All the cloths are re-issues of original 1920s and 30s cut moquette designs, mainly for use with upholstery, but are also good for curtain making, wall covering or screen making. And if you don’t know a good furniture-maker, the company will be launching a range of Art Deco chairs and sofas that be upholstered with the fabric of your choice.

Delivery time is six weeks and all stock is limited – see the website for the full range.

Art Deco Fabrics website