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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

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Keith Haring Dancing Figures Lego set

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Cross Stitch Collection by Big Tomato Company

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Traditional English creamware has been in our homes for a few hundred years now and Big Tomato Company have once again brought ceramics bang up to date whilst sticking firmly to the craft's historic roots.

Made in England's ceramics region of Stoke-on-Trent, the Cross Stitch collection gives a nod to the homespun arts & crafts of yesteryear. The cross stitch motif, taken from an antique sampler, adorns an array of creamware, from tiny jugs and plates to mugs and teapots, making them equally suitable for display or everyday use.

The range starts from £9.95 and is available from the Big Tomato Company website.

Categories / Toys and Games

Vintage-style Wooden Rounders Set

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The English summer is synonymous with all sorts of genteel sporting pursuits and this Wooden Rounders Set will allow you to indulge in one of the finest.

If you can muster 12 people you won't pass a more enjoyable afternoon than harking back to your schooldays for a round of this traditional English game, somewhat akin to baseball.

The set contains all you need – the wooden bat, soft ball, four posts to mark out your pitch and instructions in case you're new to the game or need to remind yourself of the rules. It comes in a rather nice gift box and you also get a handy cotton bag for keeping all the bits together.

It costs £19.99 from dotcomgiftshop here.

 

Categories / Women's Fashion

The Fleur red, white & blue wrap dress by Heyday Vintage Style

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With only a few days to go until the wedding, there may be a temptation to purchase some sort of patriotic garb. But just before you reach for that questionable commemorative t-shirt out of sheer panic, take a look at this Fleur red, white & blue wrap dress by Heyday Vintage Style.

Perfect for summer picnics as well as Royal nuptials, the 40s inspired frock is made of 100% cotton and finishes at the knee with flattering a-line skirt for an authentic vintage look. The ideal way to showcase your patriotic tendencies without sacrificing any of your style.  

The Fleur wrap dress is £80 from Heyday Vintage Style. See the website for more details.

Categories / Books, Kids

2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle reissued – 2011 as seen from the 1970s

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Not sure how we missed this reissue at the back end of 2010, the reissue of the 2011: Living in the Future book by Geoffrey Hoyle that is, courtesy of Green Tiger Press.

Originally published back in 1972 and primarily aimed at children, it was as mix of text and illustrations (courtesy of Alasdair Anderson) that attempted to predicted what life would be like in 2011, a modern-day utopia of three-day working weeks, breakfast factories, 'vision phones' and traffic-free commutes. Some have obviously not happened, but one or two of the predictions have. Those phones for example.

If you want to re-live your childhood or you want a child's eye view of the future promised to us all those years ago, you can grab the 64-page hardback reissue now online, priced at £7.50. An inside shot over the page.

Find out more about the book at the Amazon website

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Tatty Devine Royal Wedding Cameo Pendant

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The avalanche of royal wedding themed products has surely reached it's zenith with only a few days to go until the event. Tatty Devine's Wedding Cameo Pendant is a standout piece for marking the event with a rare subtlety.

Pale toffee silhouettes of the happy couple stand in relief on a peach background mounted on matt gold perspex; a great modern take on a traditional Victorian fashion.

The beauty of the pendant is that it's not instantly recognisable as a wedding souvenir – only the date inscribed on the back reveals the identity of the two figures and the occasion it commemorates.

The pendant costs £33 from Tatty Devine here.

 

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay watch: Low-mileage 1980s Lotus Excel SE car

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Fancy doing the rounds in an extravagant drive of a bygone era? Check out the Lotus Excel SE that's on eBay right now.

Amazingly, this car has had just two owners since being built in 1986 and has done just 60,081 miles in that time. Emigration means the current owner is looking for a third owner to take it on. Just 100 miles ago, it underwent a £1,000 service, along with new discs, pads etc. It's also currently undergoing re-commissioning work and an MOT and comes with a full service history plus a recent AA/RAC inspection.

Possibly a future classic (they just don't make cars like this anymore), it's available for £3,995 on a 'buy it now' or you can make an offer.

Find out more at the eBay website