The Old Lamp Shed creates handmade lamp shades covered in a range of pretty fabric, most of which could be described as shabby chic, but this Elvis Lampshade falls squarely into the kitsch category.
The material features images of Elvis in various poses in green, blue and beige. The shade measures 25cm diameter and 22cm high.
It probably won’t be to everyone’s taste, but for fans of The King, it can be bought from The Old Lamp Shed via Not on the High Street for £30.
The 211 Trunk is based on the stylish old fashioned trunks used when travelling was a glamorous event.
It is made from rosewood veneer casing covered with mock croc in either black or cream. Its lid opens up to reveal a three part mirror and a dressing table, whilst in the cupboard, there is a small chair for you to sit at.
If you have a dressing room to accommodate this piece of furniture, then you can probably afford the £2895 price tag. It is available to buy from the Conran Shop.
Some time ago, we mentioned Nadia Sparham’s Cog Flower tableware, and now I’ve come across another of her delightful designs.
The “Curl Tree on Hill” Dinner Plates feature an illustration that is exactly what its title says, a swirly pattern tree on top of a mound. The style is somewhere between folk art and psychedelic, which is a good thing in my book. The plates measure 25.4cm and are square shape with rounded corners.
The plates cost £21 each and are available to buy from Dot Maison.
At this time of year, most people will be reaching for the holly patterned table cloth or something in festive red and green, so this Flower Power table cloth seems rather unseasonal, but it is something you would use beyond December.
The white rectangular cloth is decorated around its edges with cheerful daisies in red, blues, green, pink and yellow. There are three sizes available; 180cm x 310cm (£70), 150cm x 280cm (£60) and 140cm x 230cm (£55).
Buy online from BlueBlack and Red.
Designed by Patrick Norguet in 2003, the Tronconi Toric Suspension Lamp looks like a piece from the middle of the last century.
It is made from painted metal, in either black and white or orange and white. It is available in a choice of sizes with the small measuring 105mm high 380mm in diameter, and the large 115mm high, 500mm in diameter. The small costs £362 and £30 more buys the large version. If you are particularly keen on the design, there is also a floor lamp and table lamp in the same style.
The Tronconi Toric Lamps are available to buy from Nest.
Scrabble has been keeping us entertained since the 1930s and its tiles are instantly recognisable. Playing on this familiarity is a range of Scrabble Cushions.
The cushions are available in each letter of the alphabet, with its corresponding Scrabble points value. They are available in cream with black lettering, just like in the board game, but also in black with cream. Also deviating from the game, there are also symbols such as an exclamation mark. The cushions not only look good, but they have all the right environmental credentials, being made from recycled bottle felt and organic cotton approved by the British Soil Association.
They are available to buy from Rockett St George, priced £45 each, so for once you may prefer to only spelling short words.
