Looking for an unusual way to decorate a kids room? Take a look at this vintage toys garland available from Lapin and Me.
The garland is 2.5 metres long and sits on just the right side of kitsch. It combines images of vintage toys and accessories with the word 'toys', spelt out in retro typography. Hung together using fluorescent orange tape, it would add the perfect touch of colour to a child's room.
The garland costs £8.
Buy it online
The childhood nostalgia of Disney’s Bambi is perfectly captured in this kitsch but cute Egmont Fawn Lamp from Bodie and Fou.
Perfect as a nighlight in a child's room, the lamp gives off a warm caramel glow to provide reassurance to little ones if they wake in the night. Those wide, innocent eyes and big ears give the little fawn lots of character and make it as appealing to style conscience parents as it is to kids.
The lamp is made of plastic and measures 40 x 17 x 36cm. It has an easy to use switch suitable for little fingers. It costs £94.99 from Bodie and Fou here.
Universally acclaimed interior designer Abigail Ahern has added these über-kitsch Poodle Lamps to her kookie repertoire.
Standing at just under half a meter, this trés chic pair of pooches are perhaps not for the faint-hearted but would look picture-perfect in a quirky retro pad. The likes of Lucille Ball would no doubt be very envious. Available in black or pinky-taupe.
£195 from MyDeco. See the website for more details.
We've featured quite a few pineapple inspired home accessories and this Wall Sconce from Shoreditch boutique Caravan is unlikely to be the last thanks to the kitsch appeal of this tropical fruit.
The pineapple takes centre stage, flanked on either side with an elegant candle holder. The metallic brass finish is particularly well set off by the turquoise candles pictured above. Measuring a substantial 52cm x 42cm x 15cm it would make a great feature for a retro lounge or hallway.
The Wall Sconce is yours for £89 – if you can't make it to the shop then you can buy it here.
With all the super sexy retro looks inspiring designers lately, it’s easy to forget that in women’s fashion cute was once king. Every so often, however, an unashamedly girly item hits the shelves, like this Coral Spot Cami from Dorothy Perkins.
The top’s shape is just fitted enough at the bustline to remain subtle, while the flowing fabric from the waist keeps it light. With a polka dot print and coral shade, this is an item you can easily pair with fifties or sixties looks to create a daytime look that’s simply darling.
It’s available now from Dorothy Perkins for £28.
If you like your cushions on the kitsch and colourful side of things, check out the range from Twentysevenpalms cushions.
The cushions are made from fabric sourced from around the world and certainly won't blend quietly into your sofa. The 'glamour girls' collection features, for example, tropical pin-up girls or saucy '50s-style cowgirls. Their punk/tattoo collection is also worth a look if you're after something a little unusual.
A 45cm square cushion cover will set you back just £12.
You can find them at London's Portobello or Sunday Up-Market, or you can buy them online.
