Charley Harper is a name that should be familiar to anyone with a good knowledge of Modernist art (we've certainly mentioned him before).
For those who don’t know this work consists of stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations, and now there is a range of greeting cards featuring his designs. Pictured here is the Octoberama card, an autumnal and decidedly midcentury style illustration on a 7 by 5 inches blank card.
The cards cost £2.25 each from Hus and Hem.
Wallpaper Direct has an overwhelming number of wallpaper design and a good number of retro ones in there, with this Citizen Wallpaper being another example.
The pattern consists of circles and arches that suggest a 1960s influence. It is available in either taupe and grey on a pale silver background (pictured) or a fresh-looking green and black on a white background.
The wallpaper costs just over £24 per roll from Wallpaper Direct.
A long title, but it does tell you what is up for auction right now, this Standard Eight car, which was built back in 1954 by the British Standard Motor Company and is still going strong today.
In fact, if you want a 1950s runaround to match your '50s looks, it could be ideal. The car was built in various shapes 1938 and 1959, this obviously being a later example. it was eventually replaced by the Triumph Herald, another gem that we've featured on various occasions.
Anyway, this car has an 803cc engine and has been used by the current owner for his/her daily commute on a daily basis. Coupled with its 12-month MOT, it's certainly a runner. Condition looks good too, judging by the photos. But best of, the price is in the right place too – £1,600 right now. Lots more shots of the car on the listing.
Find out more at the eBay website
Domestic Goddess yourself over with these Portmeirion Dawn Chorus pastry forks.
They're not only a perfect excuse to update your cutlery collection but also a pretty blast of colour for your kitchen. These dainty forks are beautifully decorated with a pattern of butterflies and birds and will look very professional when you bring out the slices of cake.
Get your own set of six from John Lewis for £15.50.
This retro lace dress from Forever 21 will complete your wardrobe.
Its 1970s-inspired pattern and cut are flattering and will bridge the summer and autumn change of seasons. Worn out with heels or with tights and boots, this dress is something you need to own and will be the envy of everyone around you.The lace is pretty and feminine and the scooped neck and flouncy sleeves make it quirky and unique.
Best of all it's only £19.75 from Forever 21.
Here's a project and a half. Back in 1980, Johnny Stiletto bought a 35mm camera and spent the next 10 years using half a roll of black and white film each day to chronicle life in London. The result? Vintage 80s: London Street Photography.
Published by Frances Lincoln in September (but available to order now), this 176-page book follows the fashions, the hairstyles, the celebrities and the key incidents. So expect Mick Jagger, New Romantics, ra-ra skirts, Boy George, Sloane Rangers, yuppies, the IRA bombings, the Iranian Embassy siege, royal romance and…well anything else that might have happened during the decade. That's 160 unique and unscripted street photographs of London in total. Oh yes, that is Sir Francis Bacon on the tube adorning the front cover.
If you want it for your coffee table, it's discounted at Amazon right now to £12.74.
