Categories / Art and Photography, Homeware

Beyond The Fridge Metal Wall Art Panels

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As the name suggests, Beyond The Fridge take fridge magnets and magnetic boards beyond the refrigerator and onto the walls of your kitchen – and an example of their work is this Metal Wall Art Panel.

Think of it as functional art for your kitchen wall. These large panels (1000mm x 750mm) are made from 1.2mm steel, have four screw holes for easy fixing and can probably hold as many fridge magnets as you own. In this case, there’s also the retro-styled bird design (known as Exotic Bird), which is available in two colourways.

It retails for £150. But if you want something smaller/more affordable, there’s enough on the site to suit all pockets.

Find out more at the Beyond The Fridge website

Categories / Homeware

Mathmos Gritito designer lampshade

Gritito_orange_1Mathmos are probably most famed for their various lava lamps, still dotted around the rooms of students
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They do make some pretty interesting light fittings and accessories too though, not least this Gritito lampshade. Designed by Spanish designers El Ultimo Grito, this stainless steel downlighter fits over any standard pendant light fitting and is available in polished steel, fluorescent yellow or, my personal favourite, orange.

It does require nothing higher than a 40W bulb, so it’ll be one for setting off a smoky atmosphere.

Find out more from the Peppermint Retro website

Categories / Women's Fashion

Rockabilly clothing from Baby Girl Boutique

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The rockabilly scene is another revivalist movement that’s thriving in the underbelly of many a city in the UK, and it comes as no surprise when you first hear the strains of Wanda Jackson’s Funnel of Love.

Arguably even more exciting than that, though, is the fantastic image associated with rockabilly girls of the 1950s. Baby Girl Boutique is a fantastic shop full of wiggle dresses, rockabilly outfits and 50s inspired accessories.

This extremely daring dress, as modelled by the stunning Miss Bernie Dexter, is on sale for $98. If you’re not quite prepared for something so skintight, there’s plenty more sultry but understated outfits for sale too.

Find out more from the Baby Girl Boutique website

Categories / Homeware

Oliver Hemmings Nio modernist tea pot

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The Nio tea pot was designed back in 1982 – but its influences are firmly set in the modernist era.

It’s the work of Oliver Hemmings rather than Bauhaus, with a 1.5 litre capacity, stainless steel body, heat-resistant PPS black handle and styling that’s certain to impress the neighbours.

It retails for £50. And if you like this, there are other similar items in the collection, including a stove top kettle.

Find out more at the Home Temptations website

Categories / Men's Fashion, Women's Fashion

K-Way Kagool – a 1970s classic returns

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Devised in 1965 by Leon-Claude Duhamel and all the rage from 1970 onwards, the K-Way Kagool is back and able to protect you from a heavy downpour.

Oi Polloi is carrying the range right now, both the Claude and the Leon, in a choice of colours. The Leon is made from a waterproof nylon, with fixed, drawcord hood, halfway zip, large pouch pocket with zip closure, vented back, heat sealed seams, elasticated cuffs and with option to pack away into the pocket pouch.

The Claude is made from breathable waterproof nylon, with an inner acrylic coating, fixed, drawcord hood, two handwarmer pockets with zip closures, vented back, heat sealed seams, elasticated cuffs and hem. Prices are from £39.99.

Find out more at the Oi Polloi website

Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Vintage 1930s sequin handbag

21208a2de02fb2c46d9662d77063661eimaIf you trawl the charity shops and the internet for vintage finds its always dominated by pieces from the 1960s onwards.

As much as I love some sixties retro, it’s great to find something a little more unusual, and with even more of a story.

Stardust vintage boutique have come up trumps with this 1930s sequin bag. A perfect accessory or gift, and for just £18.

Find out more from the Stardust website