Having previously featured the owl and elephant designs, it seems only right that we also mention the Apple Tree Moneybox, another reproduction of a 1970s Danish design.
The tree looks like a typical piece of Scandinavian folk art design and has a hole in the back so you can hang it on the wall should you wish. There are two options available, either a green tree with red apples or a red tree with yellow apples.
The moneybox costs £8.95 from Hus and Hem.
As always the Spring/Summer collections of high street retailers has reached us before the sunshine in Britain, with plenty of inspiring choices for that holiday you're considering. This Blue Halterneck Bikini from George at Asda is a great retro choice for the coming months, at the brand's usual bargain prices.
The shape of the two-piece takes obvious inspiration from fifties pinup styles, with a halterneck and twist at the bustline. The full briefs tie the ensemble together, finished in a blue bright enough to stand out among the most tropical of backdrops.
Get it from George at Asda now for just £10, sold as separates.
Why not pay tribute to that ancient forbear of your laptop, the manual typewriter, with this Qwerty Laptop Sleeve?
We've made huge technological strides forward from the days of typewriters and copy correction fluid referenced on this rather smart and thoroughly modern faux leather laptop sleeve. It has a soft black exterior impressed with a pattern of vintage typewriter keys and a nod to the movie classic "The Shining" with the repeated lines "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
The sleeve will accomodate laptops and notebooks with up to 15 inch screens. It costs £25 and is available from the Pod Company here.
This is a stunning design, as well as a rare one – so this original Guzzini table lamp is well worth the money.
Dating back to the 1970s and perfect for that 'Space 1999' look, this particular lamp was inherited by the seller and is described as being in 'full working order' and 'superb condition' for both chrome and shade. There's also the original double switch attached and a couple of brand new light bulbs for it.
Some great close-up shots on the listing page, with a current price of £87 right now.
Regular readers will remember that we featured the Umbra Fishcondo when it was discounted at Achica just after Christmas. Well, Achica has just started another Umbra sale for the next day or so – and the Fishcondo is discounted once more.
As we mentioned back then, this is a modernist-style house for your fish, designed by Teddy Luong and with the option to add other floors by simply buying an extra one. The inner glass bowl is removable for cleaning, with the outer shell made of durable ABS plastic.
Achica has it discounted until the end of tomorrow, down from £49 to £25. Note that you’ll have to sign up to view (and buy from) Achica, but that’s free and very quick if you’ve not done it before. Fish, of course, are extra.
The Surface View Vintage Collection of artwork is inspired by decades gone by, but look great in any modern home.
It's certainly worth a look if you fancy something quirky and inspired by the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. We love the Pop image above, which is available as a canvas, mounted print or just as a print.
Prices vary on size and format, but start at £105.
