Categories / Design and Interiors

Blip retro ironing board covers

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An ironing board cover isn’t often used as a style statement – but we all have, so we might as well make the most of it. And one way of making it look hip is with one of these Blip retro ironing board covers.

Blip is a fairly new company, selling everyday household items, including oven gloves, peg bags, aprons, shopping bags and of course, these ironing board covers. Some really smart bright and retro designs available in a range of sizes, all made from 100 per cent cotton with a felt backing and drawstring.

Prices are between £10 and £15.

Find out more at the Blip website

Categories / Music

Northern Soul Story volumes 1-4

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Probably the most well-worn compilation path in recent years, but if you’re after a ‘starter set’ of northern soul, you might want to check out the Northern Soul Story volumes 1-4.

Each one based around a particular venue –  The Twisted Wheel (volume 1), The Golden Torch (volume 2), Blackpool Mecca (volume 3) and the Wigan Casino (volume 4). The press claims they present ‘the most definitive, best researched and most authoritatively annotated survey of Northern Soul ever released on CD in the UK’, as well featuring a 12 page full colour booklet covering the tracks and the clubs concerned.

They’re available from 30th July 2007 – with reviews likely to be on sister site Modculture before then. And if you want to know the tracklistings, read on after the turn.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Marilyn by Warhol umbrella

Warhol_umbrella Well, with the rain showing no sign on disappearing in the UK (at least, not aornd here), it might be a good time to feature an umbrella or two – starting off with this Marilyn by Warhol umbrella.

The business end of the umbrella features the Marilyn Monroe image by Andy Warhol – in fact, lots of them in different shades, as well as the odd image of the man himself hidden in there too. It’s all printed on rain-resistant material, with the umbrella auto opening and with a black coloured metal handle.

Available online, you can pick one up for £22.99.

Find out more and see an image close-up at the Umbrella Art website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Conran rocket-shaped Equilibrium radio/alarm

Rocket_radio I’m all for quirky technology – and this Conran Equilibrium radio doesn’t disappoint with looks like a comic book rocket of old.

Designed by Sebastian Conran (son of Habitat man Terence Conran), the Equilibrium portable radio needs no wires, packing a rechargeable battery, which should give you around 36 hours of music. It’s an AM/FM radio with an alarm clock, but if you’re relying on it to get you out of bed, just make sure you keep on top of that charge.

Available online, it retails for £75.

Find out more at the Where Did You Buy That website

Categories / Bags

Ghetto Blaster bag

Ghettobag We have featured similar items before, but this Ghetto Blaster bag has really caught our eye because of the attention to detail – you just want to stick a cassette in it!

It’s a lined holdall, complete with small inside pocket and a size of around 30cm x 45cm, so plenty of room for your weekend gear. It’s also got a detachable shoulder strap as well as the usual handle.

Available online, it’s yours for £29.99.

Find out more at the Kitsch U Like website

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Asteroids vase

Asteroid_vase_2 Even vintage computer game geeks need home design – and what could be more appropriate than the Asteroids vase.

Designed by Koray Ozgen, the vase is sized t just 4 inches x 4 inches and is made of a white ceramic. And with all those sides to stand on, you can angle it in a variety of ways if you want to look a littl quirky.

Available online, you can pick one up for £17.50

Find out more at the Bodie & Fou website