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Affordable retro classic: 1960s Tam Tam Pop Stool

Affordable retro classic: 1960s Tam Tam Pop Stool

Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Five of the best retro sports holdalls

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Pro-Ject unveils Charlie Brown-themed Peanuts T1 BT turntable

Categories / Homeware

Tulip fabric from Tonic Living

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Here we have yet another fabulous reproduction fabric from Tonic Living, this time influenced by mid century Scandinavian design.

Available in both 'dawn' and 'dusk' variations, this Tulip fabric is part of a Tonic Living's new 60s inspired range, Outside Oslo, from textiles designer Jessica Jones. The medium weight canvas is printed with either brightly coloured retro tulips on white, or more muted tones on brown. Ideal for upholstery or, as with all their fabrics, you can use the custom sewing service they offer if you're less craftily inclined.

$16 per yard (or $1 for a sample) from Tonic Living. Other designs from Jessica Jones, Frond & Picket, are also on the site. See the website for more details.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Funnel Neck Top from New Look

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For an instant shot of sixties style, the subtle line between femininity and androgyny is the perfect aesthetic to follow. This Colour Block Funnel Neck Top from New Look manages to effortlessly combine the two with an unmistakeable nod to British sixties style.

The sleeveless cut shows just enough skin to balance a bust-minimising cut in the bodice, with a funnel neck adding that extra retro edge to the silhouette. It's the structural lines of the colour blocking, however, than truly make this top, finished in a striking combination of orange-red and black.

It's now available from New Look for £16.99.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Fairisle Jumper by Pins & Needles

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Festival season may be drawing to a close for another year, but the influence it has on fashion lines can be worthy of year-round wear. Especially when it comes with a stylish vintage influence, like this Fairisle Jumper by Pins & Needles.

The skinny knit sweatshirt has an easygoing air of seventies folk style, taking the Fairisle knit pattern and adding a chic femininity. A crew neck and short cut combines with a zip-fastening at the back to create a figure-hugging fit that flatters, while instantly creating a relaxed seventies silhouette.

It's available from Urban Outfitters UK for £42.

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eBay watch: Pair of 1970s wicker Peacock chairs

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Watch any TV drama of the late '60s or 1970s and some hipster's flat will almost certainly have one of these in the corner. Unfortunately, wicker hasn't exactly has a good time of it since, although you can see this pair of 1970s wicker Peacock chairs looking good in the right place.

Very distinctive with their high back, they'll probably look good in a 70s-styled flat or some sort of conservatory or summer house. Note that there is some minor wear (see the site listing for full detail and imaging), but nothing major and nothing that takes too much away from the design.

If you fancy them, the two chairs are ours for £30.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Architecture, Design and Interiors

People will always need plates notebooks

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People will always need plates are long time favourites of this site, and now two of our long time favourite designs are available as notebooks.

Published by Anova ahead of the release of their book on 18 August, the notebooks feature either the Barbican or the Trellick Tower design printed on the cover. Each notebook contains 144 pages for your scribbles and own architectural inspirations and are 16.2cm. The books are finished off with an elasticated band. 

The notebooks are priced at £6.98, but are currently available on a reduced price (the Barbican is currently the cheaper of the two) on Amazon,

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Mid-Century Style Bärbar Tray from Ikea

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Barbar-tray__0097583_PE238293_S4 For all their ubiquitous furniture, Ikea continuously come up with new home accessories which have a stylish quality that belies their Swedish-superstore origins. One such item is this Bärbar Tray.

Square and white, it's adorned with a colourful bird pattern which has a definite mid-century flavour. It's practical yet quirky and best of all it's a bit of a bargain at just £5.29.

The tray measures 33cm x 33cm. You'll need to visit a store to pick one up but you can check for stock online here.