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Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

Five 1970s-style table lamps at La Redoute

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

1970s-style wall murals by Bobbi Beck

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Lego goes pop art with Robert Indiana’s Love

Categories / Art and Photography

“Infinite Variety” Ketchup Print by Francis Long

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Francis-long The Heinz ketchup bottle can be found in virtually very British kitchen – and now artist Francis Long has immortalised it in this "Infinite Variety" print.

This clever play on "57 Varieties" began life as a sculpture on the E17 Art Trail, an annual festival which sees Walthamstow artists and makers open their doors to exhibit their work. The three bottles contain the primary colours which are of course the basis for an infinite variety of colours.

The print is available from the E17 Art House as a limited edition, super-size screenprint costing £150.

Find out more here.

Categories / Books

Colour Me Good 90s colouring book

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Are the 90s retro yet? Well, at the least if you're after the next stop on from I Love Mel's 80s colouring book, take a look at the range book in the range, the Colour Me Good 90s version. 

It's exactly the same idea as before: popular culture icons of the decade ready for you to attack with your best colouring pencils. The 90s edition gives you the Fresh Prince, Twin Peaks and the Rachel haircut amongst many other memorable/ideally forgotten stars of the period. 

Plenty of fun to be had, and the book will only cost you £7.

Buy it online

Categories / Design and Interiors, Travel

Routemaster letter rack by Susan Bradley

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If you've already bought the bookend, surely your home is also crying out for Susan Bradley's Routemaster letter rack? 

As with the bookend, she's taken the instantly recognisable shape of London's most loved bus and applied it to a usually quite dull household object. The rack can be mounted or is usable freestanding and the cheery outline of the Routemaster is bound to make storing your correspondence that bit more fun: no mean feat, especially if bills are involved. 

The letter rack costs £20.

Buy it from Magma

Categories / Women's Fashion

Yellow Flared Trousers from Dorothy Perkins

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A defining moment for 20th century fashion was the influence of traditionally menswear-based techniques and styles on the wardrobes of women everywhere. Taking tailoring into a whole new area, the best retro fashion can often be seen in andorgynous items like these Yellow Flared Trousers from Dorothy Perkins.

The combination of a high waistline and flared legs creates an instantly recognisable 70s style, with the ironed pleats creating a chic formality. Using a bold yellow shade is undeniably vintage inspired, with this pair opting for a soft yellow that makes the pair a little bit easier to pull off.

Get yours from Dorothy Perkins for £29.50.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Sandra Dress by Pinup Couture

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When it comes to the fashions of the 1940s and 50s, a truly striking silhouette is always key to making a lasting impression. Reproduction brand Pinup Couture rarely put a foot wrong, and their new Sandra Dress is no exception, with a knockout fifties shape.

The circle skirt is spared no expense, with plenty of fabric to create that expensive and genuine look of fifties originals. The plunging v at the neckline, combined with cute capped sleeves is effortlessly retro, without falling for the clichés. Finished with faux frog clips at the front, the contrasting black on green has a truly timeless elegance.

It's now available from Pinup Girl Clothing for $124.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Orbit mid-century style furniture range from Debenhams

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Another mid-century style furniture range available on the high street. Doing the honours this time is the Orbit range from Debenhams. 

This oak range of furniture covers a wide range of items, from dining chairs to bookcases, and tables to mirror. Each item has been given the lines, and the legs you might associate with a mid-century look. Practical too, with the sideboard and shelves offering plenty of storage options. 

Prices start at £289 for the mirror and go up to £919 for the sideboard pictured. 

See the range online