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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 / Homeware

Britannia Retro Stove Kettle

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Is boiling water on the stove more economical than using an electric kettle? In these uncertain economic times, it may be prudent to know the answer to this. However, with the Britannia Retro Stove Kettle the old-fashioned way looks good.

It is made from brushed stainless steel and its retro looks are enhanced by modern features of an insulated, easy-grip handle and an in-built limescale filter in spout.

It costs £48 and is available to buy from Iggloo. If you like the design of this kettle, but prefer an electric kettle, there is a similar shaped electric version also available at the higher price of £79.

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1970s-designed house on Lakeside Drive, Esher, Surrey

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It’s not called ‘Lakeside’ by accident – this 1970s-designed house on Lakeside Drive, Esher, Surrey is right on the water.

Which is great if you like that kind of thing, probably slightly less enticing if your swimming isn’t up to scratch. The house as one of a group designed in 1975 by renowned architect Royston Summers. And it certainly screams the era, that glass and brick combination something you’ll love or hate.

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Categories / Food and Drink

Vintage Twin Flask

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Whilst those of us in the Northern Hemisphere won’t be going on any picnics until next year, the colder months do bring bonfires, firework displays and Halloween, not to mention watching sport in the cold. So you could probably still put this Vintage Twin Flask to good use.

It dates back to the 1960s or 1970s and has a “twin airpot” vacuum flask system that allows you to carry hot and cold drinks at the same time. Alternatively, you could fill one side with tea and one side with coffee to give yourself a choice!

It costs £25 for H is for Home and comes with the original box. Visit the H is for Home website to buy.

Categories / Christmas

V&A Early Bird Christmas Card Offer

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Ordinarily I wouldn’t be thinking about Christmas when it is only mid-October, but the V&A currently have an Early Bird Offer on selected Christmas Cards at their online shop.

Available until just 30th October, the offer includes several of their retro card designs with a third off the usual price if you buy in bulk. The font design above “Alphabet de Capitals fleronneer” was taken from a bookplate from an album of historical alphabets by Joseph Balthazar Silvestr dating back to 1843. The other image pictured here is a design by Sidney Sime which featured on the front cover of the magazine “Black and White” in 1899.

A pack of 10 cards normally costs £6.50, but for the offer period, you can buy 3 pack of 10 for £13. Visit the V&A Shop website to take advantage of the offer.

Categories / Women's Fashion

Cherry Picked Vintage and Brand New retro at Umi & Co.

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Finding vintage pieces of quality and style on a site that’s easy to use is a tall order at times. Umi & Co. pleasantly surprised when I first clicked on to find a great range of vintage and pre-loved items sitting next to their existing designer collections.

Each vintage piece is of excellent quality, and handpicked for it. This wonderful handbag is a 1960s piece and is still in unbelievable condition. The Tilly Bloom eye chart necklace is one of the many new retro pieces by a collection of independent designers, which sit wonderfully alongside the vintage collections.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Sparrow Halter Dress by Rock Steady

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Rock Steady clothing do a great line in the simplistic but still quirky end of 40s/50s retro. Thinking more diner chic than rockabilly rebel, this little Sparrow Halter Dress is a classic, cute choice.

Available from online boutique, Plasticland, this is one of many retro designers available from their shop, all seemingly picked for their independent design credentials, and their sense of fun. The black trim of this dress, especially at the collar, adds a little bit of sassy edge to what would otherwise be somewhat saccharine.

Get it from Plasticland for $68.

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