What do you buy for the man or woman who has everything for the kitchen? A pair of Onion Goggles perhaps?
Yes, you can buy such a thing – and even better, they’re shaped in the style of 1950s glasses and available in colours from black to pink. How do they work? Well, they offer a seal against the vapours that make you cry when peeling an onion, something we could all do with when chopping.
You can pick up a pair online, priced at $20 (around £10).
Find out more at the Violet website
There’s a distinctly vintage feel to these handmade Daisy Bags.
That’s probably down to the bright colours or possibly that daisy design, but more likely, the fact that it is made of that 70s staple, felt. The whole bag is made of felt, including the long strap and the design.
And if you like that idea, these bags are available to order online in a choice of colours, priced at £55.
Find out more at the Purves & Purves website
Its Halloween tomorrow which means trick or treat-ers. Probably most kids today are hoping to be given cash for their efforts, but the traditional reward is sweets, which seems like a good excuse to order this Retro Sweets Hamper.
It is filled to the brim with sweets from yesteryear including sweetie necklaces (still stylish!), Parma Violets (you either love them or hate them), Wham Bars (is anything naturally that colour?) and candy cigarettes (not the most politically correct for a child).
The filled hamper costs £30 and for an extra £7.95, you can have next day delivery so it will be with you in time for Halloween if you order now from I Want One of Those.
Whilst they probably won’t replace George Nelson in our affections as our favourite clock designer, Nextime are still producing a number of designs worthy of our attention. The latest to catch our eye is the Choc Wall Clock.
It is a simple design with clear numbers on a warm toned wood clock face. Retailer Tick Tock Clocks claim it would look good in any modern room, but we’d add that it would look better in any retro room!
The Choc Wall Clock costs just under £60 from Tick Tock Clocks.
If you’re making a playlist for Halloween and don’t fancy playing Michael Jackson’s Thriller 14 times, head over to Electric Roulette for the site’s top 10 alternative Halloween songs.
Obviously, the likes of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, The Cramps and The Sonics won’t be to everyone’s taste – but who can resist a bit of Cliff Richard during a pagan festival?
And if you know of any more, leave a comment with them.
Check out the top 10 Halloween tunes at Electric Roulette
Everyone needs a peacoat for the winter and for looks, this newly-launched Fred Perry limited edition peacoat is right up there.
Slightly shorter than the usual peacoat and with a higher collar, otherwise fairly typical with side pockets, button cuffs and the double-breasted fastening.
It’s black only, made of 80 per cent wool and 20 per cent nylon. The one downside is the price – a rather hefty £295. Maybe worth waiting for the December sales – when it gets really cold and the coat hopefully gets a markdown.
Find out more at the Fred Perry website
