Categories / Design and Interiors

Mug book from Larken Designs

Larken mug book
Larken designs have created an unusual update of a mug book, normally a collection of photographs of criminals. In this case, they are handmade notebooks, decorated with the image of a vintage mug shot. The images date to the mid 1950s judging by the placards featured on the images. Take your pick from the woman shown or an equivalent era man. 

If you like the look of these, take a look at some of the mug shot posters also offered by this Cincinnati based design duo. 

The book costs $10. 

Buy it from their Etsy store

via Where the Lovely Things Are

Categories / Art and Photography, Food and Drink

Kitchen illustration postcards by Amy Walters

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Kitchens often seems to inspire retro treatment and that's certainly the case with these kitchen illustration postcards by Amy Walters.

The London-based designer has produced a charming design, showing everything from whisks to spatulas. The set includes four different colourways, each with a 50s flavour, that have been printed onto recycled card for sending or saving as you see fit. 

The set of four cards costs $5. 

Buy them from her Etsy store

Categories / Bags

Heritage sewing machine tote by Stephanie Cole Design

Singer bag

An object that many people will hold dear is celebrated on this Heritage sewing machine tote by Stephanie Cole Design.

Yes, the bag celebrates the instantly recognisable looks of the Singer sewing machine, based on an original illustration by this Cirencester based designer. If you like this number, you may be pleased to learn that it is also available on a cushion. 

The bag costs £6.95.

Buy it from her Etsy shop

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Categories / Art and Photography

Make Do and Mend print by Farouche on Etsy

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Next time you shirk away from your ever-growing pile of socks in dire need of darning, this cheerful little print should give you a gentle reminder to sit down and get stitching.

The Make Do and Mend print from Farouche embodies one of the most enduring sentiments of wartime Britain and, with our pockets feeling a little lighter of late, is as relevant now as it was back then. The simple cursive typography, finished with a simple needle motif and vintage-style border, is available with a mint green, peach or dove grey background. 

The Make Do and Mend print is at a credit-crunch friendly price of $18 from the Farouche store on Etsy.

Categories / Homeware

Marooned on Mongo cushions by Diffraction Fiber on Etsy

Marooned on Mongo

It's a not-so-secret fact that we love retro sci-fi, particularly the sort that involve shaky sets, dodgy special effects and not-so-scary monsters. Of course, no far-fetched adventure in outer space would be complete without ray guns.

If you're the sort of person who worries that giant spiders or robots may come knocking at your door some day, you'll need these b-movie inspired Marooned on Mongo cushions from Diffraction Fiber on Etsy. Made of eco-felt (produced from recycled plastic bottles), this set of handcut cushions feature a space age ray gun on one and an old school Batman-esque sound effect 'Pew! Pew!' bubble on the other. We can't promise you that it'll protect you from an army of martians but you can at least bash them over the head with it.

The pair are $40 from Diffraction Fiber's Etsy store.

Categories / Homeware

Party starter package

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Make sure you throw the party to end all parties with this party starter package.

It's a whole box full of fun which will ensure hours of laughter – just make sure you've got your camera handy. Everyone loves to dress up and this gives another excuse for taking on a new persona. The kit includes; four moustaches, one beard, four glasses, four lips, one pipe and three bow ties.

Get yours from FunnySideofLife at Etsy online for $48 ($2 delivery outside of the US).