For a sweet, stocking filler type of gift, take a look at this vintage wallpaper pocket mirror, one of the designs by Beadin Nora.
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Swatch print by Hanna Melin
Think Swatch and you'll probably think of the Eighties. Anyway that's what era Hanna Melin has focused on with her new Swatch print, based on her own 1980s collection.
Movie love quotes print by Karin Akesson
Looking to add a touch of Hollywood to your seduction technique? Then this Movie love quotes print by Karin Akesson could be your new best friend.
The print draws together some of the most famous love quotes from a wide range of films like Casablanca and Gone with the Wind, as well as some of slightly less classic status (Notting Hill?). The quotes have been printed in a paler black ink to add something of a vintage feel to the print. Use the lines for your own chat-up line inspiration, or just to test your own cinematic knowledge.
It's an edition of 500 prints, the price being only £25.
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Lucie Ellen typewriter brooch
This typewriter brooch by Lucie Ellen is a quick and easy way to signal your retro enthusiasm.
Suffolk based Lucie produces brooches and necklaces based on illustrations from vintage magazines, or found bits of old china. In this case, she's copied an image of a typewriter and pasted it onto a piece of reclaimed wood, producing a charming piece. Other pieces are based around sewing machine, typography and other interesting illustrations.
The brooch costs £7.
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Abbey Road iPhone case by Crank Cases
There are many different iphone cases on the market to pick from. For something with retro appeal, take a look at the range by Crank Cases, especially this Abbey Road case.
The case reproduces the famous sign, complete with the graffiti, and is made from felt with a special fade resistant coating on top. Other designs in their range include cases in the shape of calculators, cassette tapes, red phone boxes and even the tardis.
The case costs £13.
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Violet May collages at All Things Original
If you want some vintage-inspired, reasonably priced artwork for your home, take a look at the Violet May collages, available from All Things Original.
The collages are the work of photographer Cassia Beck whose work we've previously featured on this site. She uses her own pictures and combines them with retro images taken from the pages of vintage magazine and coloured paper. The result is charming, dream-like pieces that are sure to add a pretty touch to a room.
The best news is that all the collages are currently on sale for £15.
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