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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 / Homeware

Seaside Ladies Cushion from John Lewis

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The summer has got us thinking about the seaside and no coastal trip would be complete without sending a few saucy postcards. Instead of just posting a few, why not stick one on your sofa?

This bloomin' marvellous (sorry) Seaside Ladies cushion from John Lewis depicts some lovely ladies taking a constitutional along the prom with their undercrackers on display. It's also waterproof so perfect for relaxing at the beach & enjoying the view. Ooh saucy!

The Seaside Ladies cushion is £30 from the John Lewis website.

 

Categories / Art and Photography, Food and Drink

Soda screen print by Matt Wingfield

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Gosh, it's warm out isn't it…? What do you mean it isn't? Well, for the purposes of this post, let's pretend it is. At the height of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like chilled fizzy pop from an old fashioned glass bottle.

This Soda screen print by Matt Wingfield is a celebration of the retro soda bottle. The stylised bottle designs are adorned with kitsch Americana-inspired logos, kept simple & clean as a four-colour screen print. A refreshing addition to any kitchen wall. Just don't try to drink from them.

The Soda screen print is £40 from Castor + Pollux. See the website for more details.

Categories / Books, Women's Fashion

Vintage Lingerie: Historical Patterns and Techniques book by Jill Salen

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Not quite the risque book you might be expecting, Vintage Lingerie: Historical Patterns and Techniques by Jill Salen is an altogether more practical book.

Part reference, part guide to creating period pieces, Vintage Lingerie looks at the progression of lingerie over the last 120 years, from 1920s French knickers to 1950s pin-up brassieres, not to mention vintage corsets, garter belts and basques, along with 1950s New Look girdles, brassieres and knickers.

The book includes 25 'fully annotated working patterns' alongside drawings, photographs and practical advice on any feature or alteration necessary for making up the garments. So if you are looking for authenticity, this is the place to go. 128 pages long and published by Batsford, you can order a copy from Amazon for £17.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: 1960s Otter Creek house in Calenick, Truro, Cornwall

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Not just any old house, the 1960s modernism of Otter Creek in Calenick, Truro, Cornwall actually won an award for its design 'back in the day'.

Sat in a small village near Truro, the Otter Creek was designed and built in 1963 by 'renowned local architect' Giles Blomfield of John Crowther & Associates. It was seem as ahead of its time and won an award for being just that, specifically the RIBA bronze medal in 1965. It still has the look of a contemporary place now, despite being almost 50 years old.

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eBay watch: 1960s Grillo telephone by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper

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Interesting design, although if you opt to bid for this 1960s Grillo telephone by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper, you'll need to be in the right country to use it or get someone to adapt it for you.

Might be worth doing though, as this is a really stylish item. Designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper back in 1966, it's incredibly reminiscent of the era, especially in that orange colour. Clamshell design, dial inside – it's going to make your calls, but it's not going to get you through call centre menus.

It's working and described as being in 'excellent condition' with 'no cracks, no chips, no stains or discolouration' and currently at a price of £30.98.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Homeware

Chelsea Textiles Credenza

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Chelsea Textiles began over twenty years ago with faithful reproductions of 17th and 18th century fabrics, but happily for us, they have expanded their offerings to include midcentury modern inspired furniture such as this Credenza.

It is described handmade, handpainted and made entirely from wood. It measures 73cm high by 96cm wide and is 48 cm deep. Unfortunately, the website doesn’t give a price, which is never a sign of a bargain, but something this beautiful could be worth saving for.

Visit the Chelsea Textile website for contact and ordering details.