Grundig is 100 years old – and to celebrate, it is reissuing arguably its finest hour – the Audiorama speakers from the 1970s.
These space age gems come as either floorstanding or ceiling hanging configurations and in black or white, both offering 360-degree sound around your room.
Other details are scarce, but we do know that they are due for launch next February, with a price of 600 Euros (around £420) per set. I’ll see you in the queue.
Find out more at the Grundig website
Part exploitation movie, part psychedelic journey, the 1967 film ‘The Trip’ is a cult classic. Directed by B-movie maestro Roger Corman with a script by Jack Nicholson and starring Peter Fonda, Susan Strasberg, Bruce Dern and Dennis Hopper, it certainly have all the sixties cult credentials.
The film probably isn’t to everyone’s taste, but if you are a fan, then you may like these, ‘The Trip’ coasters from Etsy-seller, Kate Black. The Brooklyn-based designer has made these coasters from original magazine advertisements for the film, which reflect the dream-like quality of much of the movie.
The coasters are priced $17.99 (approx £9) and the seller will ship worldwide. Visit Kate Black’s Etsy shop for further details.
You can always rely on Ikea for a quick-fix of cheap design. Recently they’ve been encouraging us all to ‘Be Brave, Not Beige’ with a range of patterned textiles.
The latest catalogue includes the Unni Cushion, a brightly coloured cushion with a cartoon-like print, that reminded me somehow of the Yellow Submarine (it might be all the yellow in the print!). You may be reluctant to completely banish neutral colours from your home, but with a cushion priced just £7 is a good way to add a splash of colour.
Visit the Ikea website for details of the stocks in your nearest store.
We’re always taken by quirky bag designs – and this Heidi Seeker Gold Mini Boombox shopper is certainly that.
Looking bold in gold, the design jumps out further with a splash of purple and green, not to mention that old school boombox look. The design is all around, with the bag featuring a contrasting zip, inside zip pocket and a strap that’s long enough to wear over your shoulder.
Available online, you can pick one up for £18.
Find out more at the Heidi seeker website
Looking for something a little quirky for your coffee fix? Check out these London Underground espresso cup sets.
Three sets are available, featuring sections of Harry Beck’s iconic map from the East, West and Central areas on both the cup and the saucer – or you can buy a set of six for a cheaper price.
All are made from porcelain, are dishwasher safe and are priced from £19.95 per set.
Remember the Mid Century Chairs tea towel? Well Grace & Co do a similar thing for the living room – the Grace & Co Mid Century Chairs cushion covers.
Again, it features a range of classic and iconic chair designs, this time in a choice of natural or black and silver colour schemes, both measuring 45cm sq, in heavy duty cotton and machine washable.
No price available as yet for these – contact Grace & Co for pricing and local stockists.
