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Ella Doran Routemaster coasters

Routemaster coasters

Though decommissioned in 2005, the Routemaster remains one an iconic symbol of London. Transport for London have recognised this and asked Ella Doran to create a range of products around the bus, including this set of four Routemaster coasters

For those who travelled on the bus, the images of the bell and the mirror featured on two of the coasters will be familiar sites and the third shows a close-up of the old logo of route 38, illustratrating why it was known as the 'love bus'. The last coaster features a montage of all these shots with several others. Transport enthusiasts may be pleased to hear that, at £13.70 for the set, they cost 10p less than a current weekly London bus pass. 

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Ferm Living Feather Wallpaper

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We have featured products by Danish company Ferm Living in the past and I doubt that the Feather Wallpaper will be the last.

The Feather Wallpaper features a bold feather print in white against a distinctive petrol blue background. It is a real statement design, but the wallpaper is also a “wall smart” product that has been designed for quicker, easier hanging, which is always a bonus.

The wallpaper is available from Stylish Life for £53 per roll.

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London and Paris tea towels from Lazy Oaf

Lazy Oaf teatowels

Lazy Oaf are usually known for their bold cartoon like t-shirts so these London and Paris tea towel are an unexpected but pleasant surprise. The designs show key tourist attractions of both cities, the Eiffel Tower for Paris and Big Ben for London, that are illustrated with a pretty floral design and retro font. Even though they are a British company, there seems to be a slight bias towards the French capital: while London is shown with rain and a grey backdrop, Paris is bright pink and decorated with flowers. 

They cost £8.50 each and, like it says on the towels, they can only enhance a lovely home. 

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Legnoart James Oval Serving Trolley

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Legnoart seem to have cornered the market for stylish retro kitchen trolleys with the James Oval Serving Trolley being another example of their great designs.

Designed by Bjorn Blisse, the trolley is made from formed wood with a tempered glass upper shelf. There are three versions available, all of which have a retro look. Pictured here is the model in zebra wood with a white inner. The other choices are wenghe wood with a cream interior or light birth with a red interior.

The trolleys are made in Italy to order. You can order from County Trolleys for £475.

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Innermost “Linea” Shade

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The Linea shade is produced by Innermost, possibly one of the most exciting companies working in lighting design today.

This particular shade was designed by Finnish designer Anne Kyyrö Quinn and would look great in a retro influenced living room. What distinguishes this design from the plethora of other white shades on the market is that it is made from 100% wool felt.

The Linea shade costs £60 from Mode Twenty One, who also sell a selection of bases that can be used with the shade.

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Kathleen Hills Blue Rose ceramics

Kathleen Hills blue rose

Kathleen Hills' designs have been featured many times before on this site. Her new range of Blue Rose ceramics has a distinct vintage feel, created by the beautiful floral pattern. However, the unexpected arrangement of the flowers, such as how they are placed around the handle of the milk jug, combined with the clean shapes keep the set looking fresh. 

The range also features cups, saucers and mugs. The jug pictured costs £24 while the sugar bowl costs £18. 

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