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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 / Books, Design and Interiors

The Pattern Sourcebook: A Century of Surface Design

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Of the huge amount of pattern design books being published at the moment, The Pattern Sourcebook: A Century of Surface Design stands out from the crowd. It's partly because of its size: 350 illustrations are crammed into 304 pages. But it's also because of its approach. The author, Drusilla Cole, has selected patterns from the last hundred years, from fabrics, wallpapers, ceramics and other mediums which are ordered within the book by aesthetic, rather than chronological, reasons. This means contemporary creations sit next to retro designs and it's a lesson in inspiration, not history. 

Artistic legends such as Henry Moore and Eduardo Paolozzi sit alongside Retro To Go favourites like Marimekko, Angie Lewin and Mark Hearld of the St Judes Gallery, whose work is used on the cover. Something to dip into time and time again, amazingly the book only costs £13.97 on Amazon. 

Order it online

Categories / Design and Interiors

70s-style Twist Table by Design House Stockholm

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A modern design that takes inspiration from the past – the Twist Table by Design House Stockholm.

Eye-catching as well as useful, this 70s-style space age table has a very apt name – those shelves can 'twist' to create a table that can change design as well as being able to change shape to fit into a variety of spaces, as well as upping the number of uses.

Standing around 59cm tall, it's available now, priced around 369 Euros.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

Categories / Art and Photography

John French Photography Calendar

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Best to get in quick and buy yourself a calendar before a relative can buy you a “cute” kittens one for Christmas. My suggestion would be the John French Photography Calendar from the V&A.

Each month features a gorgeous black and white photograph from the V&A’s archive of French’s work. The images date from the 1950s and 1960s, and include photographs of fashion model as well as icons such as Jean Shrimpton.

The calendar costs £9.99 and can be bought from the V and A Shop.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Smeg supports Breakthrough Breast Cancer

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Smeg’s 1950s style appliances need no introduction and have been featured here many a time before. But we have a particular reason for mentioning them again as the company is currently supporting the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer with sales of its pink products.

Until the end of the year, for every pink appliance sold, Smeg will donate 10 percent of the price to the cancer charity. You can buy your Smeg from any of the usual retailers and then download the donation form from the Smeg website and return it to them with a copy of your proof of purchase. A good excuse to treat yourself to a new appliance.

Visit the Smeg website for full details.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Tattoo Print Cardi from New Look

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Tattoo prints have made their way firmly into rockabilly clothing, providing a cute a often kitsch design point. While there are many great dedicated rockabilly brands on the market, if you're feeling the pinch this Tattoo Print Cardi from New Look is a great option.

The cardigan's skinny fit means it fits well with a 50s look, hugging the figure. The low V and long sleeves create a great silhouette too. The print is subtle enough to carry the tattoo motif at the back, featuring a pin-up and swallow combo.

It's available now from New Look for £25.

Find out more from the website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Enchanted Faux Fur Coat from Warehouse

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Fur is always a divisive choice of fabric, but if you like the look there's some impressive faux fur options out there. This Enchanted Faux Fur Coat from Warehouse has a real vintage style charm with modern craftmanship.

The cut is simple and chic, working well with the fabric to give an uncluttered look. A collarless round neck, straight cut on the body and sleeves and a mid thigh hemline make this look every inch the classic fur coat. Best of all it doesn't carry the price tag or the controversy of the true vintage pieces.

Get it from Warehouse for £80.

Find out more from the website