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Ikea Blanko modernist-styled outdoor stool
Remember the Ikea Frosta? It was a budget-priced stool 'influenced' by the classic Alvar Aalto Stool 60. And available for just £10. Well, now the same company has done something similar for the outdoors – the Ikea Blanko outdoor stool.
It has that same Aalto look, but this time it's designed for the outdoors and made of steel rather than wood, a polyester powder coating protecting it from the elements. Aside from that, the Blanko has plastic 'feet', a hole in the centre for draining off rainwater and is designed to stack and stand steady at all times – even on a lawn.
Choose from black or white, priced at £6.99. Yes, you did read that right.
Kanteleen Kutsu mugs for Marimekko
I'm not going to pretend I fully understand the history behind these Kanteleen Kutsu mugs for Marimekko, but I do like their mid-century vibe.
Designed by Sanna Annukka, the mugs feature designs that are very much in that mid-century Scandinavian style, but the the bear, flower, squirrel and bird featured on the mugs are actually much older in origin, derived from classic Finnish folk tales.
No matter what the origin, they look great and that's good enough for me. All the designs are printed on porcelain mugs and are sold in packs of two, priced at £25.
Tara Starlet Cowgirl Shirt
Menswear has been reviving and reinventing the western style shirt for many years, but they’ve failed to make a convincing dent in women’s fashion. With a genuine look, cowgirl shirts can be ideal for a 50s style retro look, like this one from Tara Starlet.
The Cowgirl Shirt takes a classic gingham print to root the shirt firmly in early Americana. The design isn’t overdone, avoiding the Dolly Parton-esque country costume look. The peter pan collar and prim neckline combine to make this a sweet and wearable retro top.
Available in blue and red or yellow and black, get one from Dollydagger online for £42.
Button Wood Stud earrings from Miss Selfridge
Bright colours in earrings big or small are a perfect finishing touch for a mid sixties retro look, and thankfully they can often be a bargain on the UK high street. Miss Selfridge have obliged with these wooden Button Stud Earrings.
Available in a pack of three, they come in great shades of yellow, green and red. The muted colours are ideal for retro looks, eschewing the overly bright look that would take us into eighties territory. With the added button effect look, there's an added cutesy factor that's perfect for the era.
They cost £5 for a pack of three.