Looking for a retro-inspired easter gift? You can’t go far wrong with this Orla Kiely limited edition easter egg and mug.
It’s pretty much what you would expect – a stylish Japanese mug with retro stem print design and a Butler’s milk chocolate easter egg sat inside.
A really smart gift – and much more eye-catching that the Buttons egg you’ll probably get back in return. It’s available now in limited quantities from selected stores (including Selfridges) and online for £16.99.
Bars are in and barware is big news – and if you want something really smart for mixing your drinks, check out this Rocket Cocktail Shaker.
This stainless steel shaker has the look of a comic-book rocket (think Tintin On The Moon) and features a strainer underneath the Rocket’s hood, with fins that double up as the shaker’s stand.
And best of all, it’s fairly cheap – retailing for £15.99.
I love cakes, and there is nothing nicer than a spot of afternoon tea. But where to get your cakes from? Well if you are in London, and anywhere near Tottenham Court Road, then why not give Peyton and Byrne a try?
The Peyton and Byrne bakery is situated in entrance to the Heal’s building so you can combine cakes, and browsing for great home design. The design of the shop complete with retro brick tiled walls, and gorgeous displays of cakes, breads and savouries is enough to test the willpower of all but the most hardened dieter. The array of old fashioned victoria sponge cakes, bakewell tarts and even fig rolls will ensure that you don’t leave empty handed.
Make sure you take a look next time you are down there and you won’t be disappointed.
Find out more on the Peyton and Byrne website
If you’ve shopped around for a chair from Charles and Ray Eames, even a reproduction, you’ll know you’ll be looking at a hefty price tag. So how about getting one in your home at a more affordable price – with these Charles and Ray Eames Chair Coasters.
There are four coasters in the set, each featuring a key Eames design and made by and for the Museum of Modern Art.
You can buy them online, priced at £15.
Find out more at the Places And Spaces website
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
While we’re talking about collectable milk bottles, it’s probably a good time to flag up one of the most collectable milk bottles of recent years – the Inspiral Carpets milk bottle, which is currently featured over at Electric Roulette.
Dropping on doorsteps in the middle of 1990, these bottles were everywhere. However, a mix of people handing them back (as you should with glass bottles) and breakages has seen their numbers drop considerably ever since.
These days, you’ll have to pay something like £15-£20 to pick one up. But if you see one you should – it’s a fantastic piece of Madchester memorabilia.
Find out more on the bottle and see a full size image at Electric Roulette
