Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Anfibio Sofa Bed

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The Anfibio Sofa Bed is something of a cult classic, first being produced in the early Seventies and selling more than 31,000 since.

When it was first produced it was upholstered in tartan, denim or leather, fashionable fabrics at the time. Of those, only leather remains an option today, along with a plain fabric, but it still retains its Seventies look thanks to its slouchy laid-back appearance. Unlike a lot of sofa beds, this actually looks comfortable enough to be your regular sofa too – which is a good thing given the hefty price tag.

It costs just over£3,000 in fabric or an extra £1,200 for leather. Buy it online at StyleStore.

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Red Perspex Lips Clutch by Lulu Guinness

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Just in case you hadn't noticed the shops bombarding you with tacky cards and heart-shaped ephemera recently, it's Valentine's Day today. Before you reach in a blind panic for the same old flowers and bubbly, why not really treat the retro devotee in your life with the Red Perspex Lips Clutch by handbag designer extraordinaire Lulu Guinness.

In 2011, Lulu celebrates her 22nd year as one of the UK's best handbag designers and this piece really captures the spirit of what she's about. Inspired by Salvador Dali's iconic Mae West Lips sofa from 1937, the clutch is a show-stopping scarlet perspex lined with black grosgrain. If you order online before midnight on Valentine's Day and enter the code LOVELULU01, you will receive a free 'Glamour Girl' bracelet. Virtually guaranteed to please your favourite lady more than a teddy and a box of chocolates.

The clutch is £225 and is available from the Lulu Guinness website.

Categories / Homeware

Nina Campbell’s Heart Bathroom Accessories

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Today being St Valentine's Day, it seemed fitting to feature Nina Campbell's Heart Bathroom Accessories.

But we aren't normally given to such romantic sentiments without good reason – more than just featuring shabby chic cute hearts, it is a pattern that dates back to the 1970s, being one of the first designs created by Nina Campbell. The print, in either blue or print, is currently available on a range of bathroom accessories, including soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, soap dish and cotton wool jar.

Prices range from £6.99 to £17.99. View the whole collection on the Nina Campbell website.

Categories / Watches

Old England watches relaunches

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Old England watches were originally launched by Accurist in 1967 and were seen on the wrists of some of the most famous stars of the period, ranging from Twiggy to Princess Anne. They even produced a special watch for The Beatles' Apple boutique. The brand is being relaunched this week with a new concession at Selfridges. 

The new unisex watches take their stylistic cue from the originals designed by Richard Loftus. They've produced three lines: 'Be Brave', watches coloured with bright yellows and pinks; 'Classic Roman', monochrome designs featuring Roman numerals, and 'New Union'. Like the watch pictured above, these are Pop-style watches which, as the name might suggest, all use the Union Jack. 

As well as the wrist watches pictured, selected designs are also available as pocket watches and pendants. 

Prices start at £90. 

Find out more online

via Alex Loves

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Arkana Tulip dining table

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If you're on the look out for a 'new' dining table for your home, check out this Arkana Tulip dining table, which is currently on eBay.

Based on the Eero Saarinen design, this one was the work of Maurice Burke for Arkana a few years after. After all these years, it's still a space age classic and a very stylish item in its own right.

This example ha a circular laminated plywood top with white laminate finish, sat on a white-coated metal base. It's sized around 120cm diameter and 73cm high, good for seating four people. Condition is described as 'excellent' and the price right now is £2.20.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Vintage Textile Patterns from Vitrine

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If you're a lover of pattern and colour, you're sure to find something you like from the selection of vintage textile patterns available from Vitrine.

The owner of Vitrine, Blaine Dessent-Owner, came across a collection of drawings, paintings and collages belonging to a textile company in Lyon that went out of business in the late 80s. Each piece was made by hand and depicts a different textile design once produced by the company and includes everything for all design tastes ranging from bold geometrics to pretty florals. 

The prices for the pieces range from $85 to $90. 

See them online