Categories / Food and Drink

Retro Series Nostalgia Electrics 50s style popcorn popper

Popcorn popper

More Fifties style but with a very different look courtesy of the Retro Series Nostalgia Electrics popcorn popper. Once you get over that lengthy name and, as you start settling in for the weekend ahead, you'll realise how much better your life could be with some popcorn hot from this little device. 

It is looks like it comes straight from a movie theatre in the 50s but, at just under 40cm high, is sized to fit a normal size home. There's been some other updates for the 21st century too: the machine uses hot air, rather than oil, to do the popping making it a little bit healthier. 

The draw back to its good American looks is that it's an American electrical item and so is set up for such. That means to use it in the UK you'll have to think about adaptors and the like. 

The price? For £34.61 you'll be able to get yourself an awful lot of popcorn. 

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

Yellena James for Schoolhouse Electric Co. shades

Schyel

American company, the Schoolhouse Electric Co. manufacture glass shades for lights, based on models they've found dating from between 1900 and 1950, even replicating the traditional techniques used to produce them. They've teamed up with illustrator Yellena James to produce their first artist series. 

Her naturally inspired designs have been used across three shapes of shades. They're available etched on clear glass or reproduced as a charcoal, green or multi-colour illustration, on a milky-white shade. The results are unusual and unique looking pieces and offer a subtle way to introduce a vintage feel to a room. 

Prices range from $35 to $95. 

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Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Keith Haring fabric patches from the Pop Life exhibition shop

Fabric patches

The exhibition Pop Life opened last week at Tate Modern. The show looks at the impact of Pop Art and how following generations of artists embraced the cult of celebrity and the commercial opportunities it offered. At the centre of the exhibition is a recreation of Keith Haring's Pop Shop which he set up in New York to sell his branded products directly to the public. Of course this means Tate is stocking some great related products, including these fabric patches.  

Reflecting Haring's willingness to put his name to just about anything, they use four of his famous designs, including the baby. They are perfect for adding a touch of street art to a worn, but otherwise loved, item of clothing. At £4.40 each they are a cheap way into buying into a favourite artist and the spirit of the exhibition. 

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