Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1970s four-bedroomed house in Crowborough, East Sussex

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When we feature houses, we try and work a fine line between the high-end designs (out of reach for most of us) and more affordable properties with an interesting retro twist. This 1970s four-bedroomed house in Crowborough, East Sussex is an example of the latter.

'Pine Trees' (as it is known) was actually built in 1970 and still has the same owner, which also means plenty of period features and the same distinctive shape of the era. Whether that remains is open to question – we can see someone loving this or completely gutting it, building something new that takes advantage of the land's fine views.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair now available in Sanderson Festival fabric

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We have featured this in a different finish, but the John Lewis midcentury-style Radio Chair is now available in the Sanderson Festival fabric.

The same 50s/60s features are still here, including the tapered, splayed birch legs,  plus a softly rounded backrest and seat filling that are said to offer 'just the right support and comfort', not to mention plenty of style.

Only now you can get it upholstered in this retro-styled and colourful Sanderson Festival cotton fabric. Want one? You can secure one for £1,100.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Homeware

Vintage-style Pharmacy towel from H&M

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Vintage-styled homewares from an unlikely source: this Pharmacy towel comes from H&M.

The towel is designed as if it shows the signage of an old American pharmacy: a look that would fit in well with the Three Potato Four products that we featured yesterday. If you like the look, H&M have plenty more products with a similar style to invest in, including a bath mat and a hand towel. 

This towel costs £12.99. 

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Categories / Homeware

Lisa Stickley 50s-style Posie Jug

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This posie jug is another gem from Lisa Stickley's collection for Debenhams.

Like all her pieces, it takes its cue from the 1950s style, combining a black and white floral motif with the traditional jug shape. The design is given a contemporary feel by the stripe of blue handle. Perfect for displaying your favourite blooms in style. 

The jug costs £20. 

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Categories / Homeware

Scrabble Mug by The Letteroom

  Normal_s_mugs Drinking coffee at work never has to be boring again and you can perfect you gaming skills with this scrabble mug by the letteroom.

It's not only practical but quirky and fun and combines the retro board game with your drinking needs. It's a lot of fun but is likely to bring about envy in the office kitchen. Also a great present for hard-to-buy people and comes in a lovely gift box.

Get your own online for £8.50 from Not On The High Street.