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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

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Categories / Design and Interiors, Food and Drink

Egloo Telephone Box salt and pepper set by David Roberts

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This Egloo Telephone Box salt and pepper set by David Roberts mixes the very traditional with the contemporary. 

The 'Egloo' is Roberts's word to describe the shape of his shakers: a mixture of egg and igloo. Their unusual shape contrasts to the image depicted on each one, which offers a small piece of nostalgia for your kichen table. For example, in the set pictured, the egloos feature a classic red phone box while another design shows a traditional London guard. 

The Egloos cost £18. 

Buy them from Magma books

Categories / Homeware

Newgate Vision Wall Clock

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Another great retro clock design from Newgate – the Vision Wall Clock.

This clock has been designed in a 1970s style and combines acrylic numbers with chrome spokes. It is available with the numbers and spokes in black and hands in red, or with reversed (as pictured). Apparently it has been seen in Hollyoaks (which may be a plus or a minus point depending on your opinion of the teen soap).

It costs £50 directly from Newgate.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Emily and Fin Palm Print Lucy Dress

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Forget that it's cold and grey outside and invest in a slice of summer with this fifties style Palm Print Dress from Emily and Fin.

The dress has a classic shape; sleeveless, with a high neckline and distinct waistband which gives way to a full skirt for a feminine retro silhouette. The monochrome print means there's no need to wait to start wearing this out – it will go just as well with black tights and a cardigan now as it will with bare legs and wedges once the weather warms up.

The dress wil be available from www.pretaportobello.com from early March but you can preorder it now – click here for more details.

Categories / Homeware

Royal Albert 1970s Poppy range

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To celebrate the centenary of the Royal Albert China Company, Royal Doulton has reproduced a design from each decade, which includes a range in the 1970s Poppy pattern.

The design features a poppy flower surrounded by green leaves, with the china finished with nine carat gold trim. The range includes a mug, teapot, 3-piece tea set and plates. My favourite item is this hostess set – essentially a teacup on an extended saucer, which leaves a space for a slice of cake or biscuit (or two).

The collection is available to buy from Selfridges, where prices range from £20 to £125.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

iPhone Pinball Magic – turn your smartphone into an old school pinball machine

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Yes, that's right, with the iPhone Pinball Magic you can convert your cutting edge gadget into a gadget from the past.

That gadget being a pinball machine. Just slip your iPhone into the pinball machine casing, download the free app and use the integrated ball-launching plunger, flippers and credit/select buttons to play. The light-up backbox and rotating beacon light reward your skills and high scores unlock new levels. Yes, real pinball – in miniature.

£29.99 is the price.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Art and Photography

Swifty 40th anniversary of Decimalisation limited edition prints

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The 15th February 1971 saw the United Kingdom's currency change from the centuries old tradition of shillings and sixpence, to the new decimal currency of one hundred pence to one pound. 40 years on and the event is celebrated by these 40th anniversary of Decimalisation limited edition prints by Swifty.

Most of the coins have survived in some way or other, with the exception of the 'half penny', which was withdrawn in 1984 and is paid tribute to in the series of prints.

Take your pick from four striking colours, original bronze, orange, peacock blue and magenta, all hand pulled silk screen prints, signed and numbered by the artist, sized at 50 x 50cm and in an edition of only 40 per colourway. The price is £40 – or 8,000 half pennies!

Find out more at the Swifty website