Lovely Things reader Evelien from Holland wants the retro I Love Toast toaster we featured near Christmas in 2006. I don't blame her, it's very cute! Unfortunately it's no longer stocked at ASOS or available in blue, but we've found it in other colours and you can still buy online. Continue reading below to find out which colours and where...
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Our pieces on wallpaper from Next generated quite a bit of interest, but some of the patterns we've featured are no longer available on the Next website and enthusiastic home decorators are still clamouring for them. Reader Nimi asks: "I want to order the turquoise/brown elizabeth. How do I do so?"
While this wallpaper (shown above on the left) is no longer on the Next site, you can still order it online. The best prices I've found are £15.99 a roll at wallpaperandborders.co.uk and £12.99 a roll on ebay.co.uk. Best of luck with your decorating project Nimi.
Hooray! Ikea has finally launched full online shopping for mainland England and Wales, so no more having to go to packed stores on a Saturday if you want your fix of inexpensive Scandanavian furniture. Browsing through several of Ikea's latest ranges uncovers a definite nod towards iconic mid-century design with the 'TIRUP' swivel chair (shown in Eldris black/yellow, £215), and the lovely new button-backed leather 'KARLSTAD' sofa (£499) which, as Retro To Go pointed out, looks very much like the fabulous Florence Knoll sofa from 1954.
Okay, it's official. I'm in love with a sofa...
Unsurprisingly it's green (yes, I'm still in the midst of a green thing), and I really love the modern take on 50s style and the sweet buttoned back. The 'Mistral' from Heal's at £1795 for the small sofa isn't exactly in the cheap and cheerful category, but I'm a sucker for a bit of understated retro glam.
It also looks comfy, which is foremost for me in terms of sofa-love. So I think it's time to meet in person so I can stroke its lovely arms, pat its lovely seat and decide if it's true love and I want to snuggle together forever, or just a passing infatuation brought on by good looks.
Wallace Sacks, being the generous souls that they are, are offering special discount codes for 25% off mirrors and gifts.
Just enter MR2 for 25% discount on their full range of classic and contemporary mirrors, like the lovely deco-style 'Greta' mirror (right, £275), or if your taste runs to shabby chic, a vintage French style like the 'Versailles' (below, £150) might suit you. All orders over £20 qualify for free delivery too.
They're also offering a 25% discount on gift items, enter GF2 at the checkout. Be quick, the offer codes only work until the end of March!
Spring has arrived at Zara Home and we're seeing a Moroccan theme for many of the looks in the Spring/Summer 2008 catalogue.
For summer there's lots of colour and pattern, but with a cool rather than cosy feel. Like previous collections, there's strong white furniture groupings alongside the colour splashes, and again, a lovely opulent edge, despite the High St price tags. There's lots here with the slight vintage-ness that Zara Home does so well, but keep your eyes peeled for more modern items, with a touch of retro style.
Visit Lovely Things again next week to check out our picks from the spring collection and the fresh green-themed Zara Home outdoor dining looks. Click below now to view more colourful Moroccan S/S 2008 looks from the catalogue...
If you don't already know about the Midcentury.Modern show, you're in for a treat. This Sunday 30th March gives you the opportunity to check out items from some of the top UK dealers of well-known mid-century designs from the likes of Eames and Aalto, plus furniture and other stuff from great young British designers.
The show takes place at Dulwich College, London SE21 and is open from 10am to 4pm. See you there!
It's always exciting to hear about new homewares and interiors stores opening, and the most recent online shop to come to my attention is Amode. The store aims to offer quality, design-led home items at lower than designer prices.
There seems to be a strong focus on modern and retro-styled products, and a few home accessories that have caught my eye include the red Pendulum Wall Clock (£14.98) and the simple elegant (and well-priced at £19.98), Seed Lightshade from Black & Blum.
Sumptuous, vintage-style wallpaper is still really popular and there are some well-priced options available at Next. Several of the styles we featured last year are still available, and they've expanded their range into new colours and patterns and upped the price point slightly. Above is 'Elizabeth' in turquoise (£17), also available in bronze/brown, and 'Midsummer' in black (£17). More Next wallpaper via the link below...
We've had eBay roundups on Lovely Things before, and when I was noodling around on Craigslist today, I saw a few items worth mentioning in the furniture listings. I actually rather want all these items myself, but as I've recently moved, I'm trying to shed furniture, instead of buying new pieces, so best I share these finds with you!
I'm a big fan of chunky rustic tables, and this French country-style wooden table is a great price at just £150. The honey colour and the big wide planks are very attractive, and it would make a lovely kitchen table if you have the room. Collect from Notting Hill, London.
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