Spring has definitely sprung and you can embrace the changing seasons with this 1970s-inspired floral gypsy tunic dress.
The lovely large print floral design and capped sleeves create a flattering floaty look and it's ideal when the temperature starts hotting up.
It's the perfect summer picnic daytime outfit, or with chunky heels and hooped gold earrings it creates a 1970s evening look with a modern twist. Get your own for only £24.99 from New Look.
If you are beginning to tire of the ubiquity of Sanderson’s Dandelion print on every imaginable product, then perhaps the Sanderson Miro Wallpaper is a good alternative.
Like the Dandelion print, this is another of Sanderson’s designs from the 1950s, originally from a Sanderson cotton. It features a stylised leaf trail, centred vertically on the paper, with the leaves in various complementary colourways, such as red/gold, teal/orange and oyster/chocolate.
The wallpaper costs £32 per roll from John Lewis.
One of the finest midcentury properties in Britain is up for sale – this Peter Womersley-designed Farnley Hey house in Farnley Tyas, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Its stunning four-bedroom home with spectacular views over the Pennines, designed by architect Peter Womersley in 1954 as a wedding present to his brother. It was impressive then and it is impressive now – because Farnley Hey has been maintained in its original condition. Give or take a few appliances and utilities, you could be walking back into 1954 when you walk into this house.
Love the design and right now, this vintage 'pop-art' hanging lamp is available for next to nothing too.
Details are scarce, with the seller claiming it is from the 70s or 80s. If I was a betting man, I'd go for 80s, just because of that bold yellow colour, which is reminiscent of the era. It's made of plastic and has a diameter of a 34cm, with no cracks or indeed, wear and tear.
Just a penny right now on eBay.
When we think of summer dresses it's often florals and bright colours that spring to mind. Just because the weather is brighter, however, doesn't mean more sultry shades are unwelcomed in fashion. Ideally using a very retro shade of brown, this Sleeveless Shirt Dress from Topshop Petite is effortlessly summery.
The sleeveless shirt cut has a subte sixties feel, enhanced by the scalloped Peter Pan collar and button-up front. The lightly cinched waist allows for a sharp silhouette, along with a feminine and flowing skirt shape. The tan brown colour choice is lifted with a white polka dot, while retaining that very sixties shade.
It's available now from Topshop for £32.
With the return of seventies influence currently spreading like wildfire across high street stores, there's plenty of influences from the era to choose from. Denim's comeback in much more than jeans is evident with pieces like this Denim Button Skirt from Oasis.
The midi skirt has an instantly seventies feel thanks to its almost-knee length hem and a-line shape, with button through fastening at the front. The use of a mid stonewash blue shade keeps things classic and timeless, providing a perfect piece of day-time retro fashion.
It's available now from Oasis for £45.
