Categories / Design and Interiors

Newgate 20s-style Utility wall clock

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You may remember we featured the retro Cube clock from Newgate some time back. Well, it’s not the only clock worth checking out from the company, have a look at this Utility wall clock.

It should be right up your street if you’re trying for a 1920s or art deco feel in your home. Cream with red background (and numbers), with an injection-moulded acrylic case, convex lens and metal hands.

Sized at  30 x30 x 7cm and powered by a single AA battery, you can pick it up for £40.

Find out more from the Newgate website

Categories / Retro Women's Fashion

ZPM butterfly shower cap

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What could be more retro than having a shower using a shower cap?  For when you just don’t want to get your hair wet, ZPM have some pretty groovy ones available, including this butterfly version.

If the shower cap is making a come back as we spend more time in the bathroom, then you need to make sure you have a good one. This novelty shower cap is made of net embellished with butterflies, but is pvc lined so it will also keep your hair dry.

This butterfly one is in the sale on the ZPM site and costs £15.

If butterflies aren’t your thing they also have lots printed cotton ones, and even one decorated with faux flowers.

Find out more on the ZPM website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Classic Cars: Lotus Elan S3 FHC

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Looking for a sporty classic car? Check out this Lotus Elan LNK 120C. It’s no ordinary Lotus – this is the first-ever model baby Elan off the production line – shown off at the Motor Show of 1965 – and you can buy it.

It’s packed with unique features, including a rear compartment for golf clubs and has just undergone a 28 month total nut and bolt restoration to original factory specification by Lotus enthusiast and historian Nick Blunsden and has been in dehumidified storage ever since.

A gem of a classic, it’s available to buy for £29,995. Not cheap – but a worthy investment if you have some cash stashed away.

Find out more at the Pistonheads website

And thanks to Dave Clark for the tip-off.

Categories / Design and Interiors

Nadia Sparham Tweed Birdie cushion

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We have featured quite a few cushions recently, but there just seem to be so many great ones out there. This Tweed Birdie one by Nadia Sparham is one I would like to add to my sofa.

Nadia produces a range of designs, and all her cushions are hand made using screen printing, appliqué and embroidery. If you don’t like the idea of the birdie you can pick from one of her other designs and she is happy to try and accommodate specific requirements.

This birdie one is made of wool, silk and tweed and is 40cm x 40cm, and costs £70.

Find out more on the Nadia Sparham website

Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay Watch: Triumph Herald – almost like new

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I’ve always had a soft spot for the Triumph Herald, even though everyone I’ve known that’s owned one has spent as much time pushing their vehicle as driving it. But they were cars with seriously aged engines – this Triumph Herald has done just 17,027 miles since new.

Bought in 1963 by the original owner, who clock up just 12,000 miles in 26 years, it was then passed down that person’s family, clocking up another 5,000 along the way. It looks great in two-tone white and grey, has a sunroof and the kind of vintage detailing money just can’t buy today.

Check out the site for more images or contact the seller for full details. It’s currently at £1,550.00 – which seems like something of a bargain.

View the full details at the eBay website

And if you see anything of interest on eBay, let us know.

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Retro Women's Fashion

Lyle & Scott Vintage range scarf

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We’ve touched on the Lyle & Scott Vintage range previously – it’s a revival of some of the company’s designs from the days when it was on top of its game commercially (around 20 years back). And as the weather is getting ever-colder, it seems like a good time to highlight the Lyle & Scott Vintage range scarves.

It’s style from simplicity – plain colours, all made from 100 per cent lambswool and all featuring the vintage embroidered eagle. And as it’s the Vintage range, the colours are a little different from what you’d expect today – beige, burgundy, burnt orange and if you’re feeling particularly brave, pink.

Available now, you can pick one up for around £30.

Find out more at the End Clothing website