Summer is on its way and what better way to cool down a warm drink on a sunny afternoon than dropping in a few cubes from the Space Invaders ice cube tray.
Make four types of arcade alien in your tray, with a total of 24 cubes at a time. Each tray is made from food safe rubber and is suitable for use by anyone over eight years old. Guessing that includes you.
Get one now, priced at a very reasonable £5.99.
It's not easy finding cool outdoor furniture and even harder finding something smart for a conservatory or sun room. But the Indian Ocean Venus range should make that search considerably easier.
Look familiar? Well, you might spot a distinct similarity with the 1960s Warren Platner range for Knoll (which we covered some time back). The tables are almost identical, aside from a slight shift in proportion, slightly different wirework and of course, the option to use this particular range outside.
All the range is lightweight for easy carrying and is finished in white. Choose from two sizes of dining table (from £496), three styles of chair (a carver chair with arms for £229, a dining chair for £194 and a larger lounger for £413), with custom cushions also available, priced at £90.
You can see them now at Selfridges – and you can see more images over the page.
French Connection's recent designs have been steeped in vintage aesthetics, and they just keep coming. Specialising in classic design that's well made ans uncomplicated, this Roundaboat Dress is typical of the high street shop's recent output.
The dress looks classically sixties, with a simplistic shift cut that's a perfect Mod style. The simplistic A-line shape and block white colour is given some interest with a lace overlay to add texture. Without looking like a cheap imitation, this takes Quant style to the high street to great effect.
It's available online for £150.
Perhaps not the most sophisticated-looking wallet, but the Comic Mighty Wallet is a fun item for comic fans.
As well as the kitsch comic strip images the wallet’s other interesting feature is that it is virtually indestructible. It is made from something called Tyverk which is super strong and the wallet expands as it is filled without breaking.
It costs $14.99 (around £10) which is a good price for something that could last a lifetime. Visit Elsewares to buy.
If you're in the market for a big and chunk 70s-style lamp and an audio system, you can now have both in one package – the AmpLamp.
Yes, on first glance, this looks like a refugee from 1973, but it's actually a very modern piece of technology, packing in the light via the big shade and a couple of energy saving light bulbs and the sound from speakers house around those bulbs.
You can just volume, bass and 'spatial awareness' (presumably for surround-like sound) and hook up an iPod, MP3 player or other gadget via the rear connectors. Don't like the look? No problem – other styles are also available. Shame about the price really, which starts at £1,200. If that doesn't put you off, you can pick one up now at Harrods. See over for an image of the back panel.
Via Pocket Lint
If you are looking to make a bold statement in your home, how about purchasing some of this (rather lengthily titled) Chocolate Phantom Abstract Wallpaper from Graham & Brown?
The retro swirls are printed using a mixture of gloss, metallic and matt inks and so will be even more striking in reality. It's currently for sale on the Debenhams website at £15.99 a roll. For the slightly less brave, there's also a subtler version in cream available.
Buy it on the Debenhams website
