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1970s Red Apple Tree Moneybox at Hus and Hem

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Moneybox

A quirky design from the 1970s that's still being made today – this Red Apple Tree Moneybox at Hus and Hem.

It was and is made in Denmark, originally back in the late 70s and still an eye-catching design today. Use it as an ornament or for its prime use as a money box, there's a key included to get at your accumulated change and a hole so you can hang it on the wall.

Reserve one now, with a modest price of just £8.95.

Find out more at the Hus and Hem website

…and thanks to Natalie for the tip-off!

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Ben Desk Clock by Alexander Harris

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Alexander Harris was inspired by probably the most famous clock in the world when creating his Ben Desk Clock.

The design has a minimalist graphic look to it with the clock tower resembling a child’s building block. The desk clock has four clock faces, allowing you to set a different time zone on each one and marking it on the blackboard-like base.

The Ben Desk Clock costs £95 (£103 with shipping in the UK or £115 anywhere else) from Counter Objects.

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Reproduction Victorian Tiles

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In the quest for modernity, thousands of homes were probably striped of their original Victorian tiling some time ago, but with the popularity of roll-top baths showing no signs of abating, you may want to add these Reproduction Victorian Tiles to your bathroom to complete the look.

The tiles are recreations of genuine 19th Century designs. Pictured here are animal theme collection which were designed by arts and crafts pottery designer William De Morgan in 1879 and include an owl, pelican, fish, antelope and dodo in green. There is also a set depicting bird in blue created by Pre-Raphaelite architect and designer Philip Webb in 1859 for William Morris’ Red House and some blue floral designs by Morris himself.

The animal collection cost £27.50 per tile and the others cost £17.95 each from Robert Opie Collection. They also sell period-style plain tiles for £5.95 each because you probably wouldn’t want to tile your wall completely with dodos!

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Peacock table runner by Habitat

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Peacock table runner

The new Autumn ranges are beginning to trickle into the shops. You can already get a preview of the new Habitat collection online. They've clearly been looking to the past for inspiration for aspects of the collection, which includes this Peacock table runner. 

The table runner is pure 70s style, featuring a folk-style repeated image of the peacock down the length of the runner. And it's quite a length too, measuring 270cm long. The fabric is a linen and cotton mix, adding to the natural feel of the design. For a perfectly dressed table, they're also selling accompanying peacock napkins. 

This runner costs £20. 

See it online

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Retro television mirror

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Eager for your fifteen minutes of fame? Well, you can get that every day with this retro television mirror.

It's a mirror shaped like an old fashioned telly, complete with illustrations of a volume dial and push buttons to create an authentic look. At 38cm across, it's probably about the same size as your old TV too. 

The mirror costs £22.99. 

Buy it from The Gifted Penguin

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Pretty City red telephone box doorstop

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Doorstop

It’s fairly easy to find a nice fabric doorstop – we’ve featured more than a few on this site. The idea is given a fun twist with this doorstop by Pretty City which comes in the iconic shape of a red telephone box. 

Though instantly recognisable as a phone box, it’s been given something of a make-over. The 10cm high doorstop is covered in appliqued and embroidered flowers and scrolls as well as the words ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ sewn onto either side of the doorstop. The stuffing also makes it a touch more wonky than your average phone box too, that’s unless vandals have been at it again of course. 

A fun purchase, this doorstop costs £16.99.

Buy it from Dollydagger