These Daisy Wall Decorations by Umbra make an interesting change from the now ubiquitous decals.
The set consists of nine moulded plastic flowers with white petals and a red centre, in three different sizes. They can be displayed as they are, which I personally rather like, but they can also be used as photo frames by placing a photograph in the centre. The flowers are easy to mount on the wall using the supplied magnet and tack.
The Daisy Wall Decorations cost £23.50 from Red Candy.
The team behind the Pedlars shops have extended their enterprises to include managing a truly spectacular holiday home. Balbegno Castle is a 1560s castle located in Kincardineshire, which the Pedlar’s people have spent the past two years redecorating with the products sold in their stores so a beautiful old building now has a stylish retro interior.
The Castle has 6 bedrooms (sleeping up to 13), open fires and a croquet lawn, but its most distinctive feature is the Great Hall, which features an usual vaulted heraldic ceiling depicting the coat of arms of 13 Scottish peers. As well as the distinctive decor, Balbegno comes equipped with all mod cons (DVD player, broadbamd, dishwashers etc).
The price of renting Balbegno Castle starts at £2750 per week. There is still some availability this summer, which costs £3950, which may sound a lot but isn’t so bad if you can split it between a large group. Details of availability for 2010 and 2011, along with more information on the property and local area can be found on the Balbegno Castle website.
Whilst there are plenty of products available to help you sort and store your recycling, not many have a retro style.
Back in 2008, we featured the Ovetto Recycling Bin and now we’ve come across this Retro Double Recycling Bin. Whereas the Ovetto had a space age design, this product’s look is more fifties-influenced with its curved edges and enamel finish. It would look good next to some of Smeg’s kitchen appliances. The bin has two compartments, each containing a 13 litre bin, so you can separate your glass from your plastics.
It is available to buy from Rose and Grey via Not on the High Street, priced £295.
As the recent Record Store Day showed, there's still a demand for vinyl, which also means a demand for players. Especially when they look as good as this Philips 22GF113 Playsound portable record player.
Dating back to the 1970s (you probably guessed that bit), it's a classic portable record player, offering battery or mains playback, three speeds (33, 45 or 78) and able to fold up as a case with integrated handle or fold out to playback your slabs of plastic.
The one here is described as being in 'very good above-average condition', with a rare green lid contrasting the white body. £34.99 is the current top bid.
Think the tricycle was something purely for early childhood? Not according to Pashley, which offers three tricycles, including the Picador tricycle.
This vintage-style three-wheeler is geared very much for adults, the kind of adults who see cycling as a pleasant, eco-style pastime rather than extreme exercise obviously. You'll struggle to keep up with the pack at your local cycling club with one of these.
For your money, you get a tubular steel frame, 20-inch wheels with alloy rims, non-slip pedals, all-weather brakes, 'comfort' elastomer-strung saddle, a rear wire basket and an optional front wicker basket. Three colour options, prices start at £675.
