The promise of original 1960s illustrations of New York City are probably enough in themselves to get us wanting to pick up a book, but there's also a fantastic story behind New York: A Mod Portrait of the City.
Tag: travel
Retro Retreat: Rooftop Rockets at the Brooks Guesthouse in Bristol
We have featured the classic Airstream caravan in the past and at first glance, you would think this is one. But it's actually a Rooftop Rocket, found on the roof of the Brooks Guesthouse in Bristol.
Jet Set Style: Flight Tag prints by Neil Stevens
Love this set of simple but cool Flight Tag prints by Neil Stevens, inspired by a set of vintage airline baggage tags.
Retro Retreat: 1960s Poolhouse in the Cotswolds
This great looking 1960s Poolhouse in the Cotswolds was unearthed on a hunt for holiday destinations on Airbnb, and is a great illustration of how the site – offering private rental options – can offer plenty of inspiration for design lovers, after a little bit of searching.
Cushions for the Jet Set: Airportag
IATA codes of airports seem an unlikely inspiration for design but Airportag's cushions are some of our favourite we've seen in a long time, evoking something of the style of the 20th century jet set.
Retro Retreat: Hotel Josephine in Paris
We haven't done a Retro Retreat in a while, but after spotting the Hotel Josephine in Paris on the latest Secret Escapes newsletter, we thought it would fit the bill.
