1960's & 1970's Patterned Teapots

I'm ebaying today for a nice teapot, it's that time of year again.

Lucienne Day Print Converse

Jack Purcell for Converse, reproduction of a mid-century Lucienne Day print.
I've only ever come across these on US eBay.

...Something... in a boot

eBay listing hints that it might be a poodle.

Spooky Harlequin Children Paintings

Another couple of creepy children, this time by an artist called 'Eden'.

Zombie Buns

My friend Pamela (@pamelaalgie on twitter) made us these zombie buns.
My husband is so grossed out by the fingers that I'm going to get to eat both.

Where to buy that beautiful Vintage Ladybird Book Handmade Goods

I contacted the seller of the bunting from the earlier post. She's Jenny Warner, and if you'd like to keep an eye on her auctions, her username on eBay is maille3.

Jenny will be listing similar items soon, and linked me to her flickr which is the equivalent of retro collector porn! Just look at the snapshot I've included of her 'green items' collection. A great example that kitsch can be done tastefully, and doesn't need to be as tacky as my home!

Space age Fillsta Lamp from Ikea

I've had my eye on this lamp for a few months. Designed by Gunner Jensen for Ikea, it's the sort of thing you'd have seen in 'The Home of the Future' in a 1960's exhibition.

Vintage Ladybird Book Bunting

About 2 years ago in our old house, I printed out and framed half a dozen images from the old Peter & Jane Ladybird learn to read books.

Since that time Ladybird have released a selection of aprons & cake tins with their iconic illustrations, which can't fail to warm even the most cynical heart with their hefty dose of nostalgia.

Currently on eBay, this inventive seller has used an actual original Ladybird book to make a string of indoor bunting. I bid up to £14 before I gave up, and the auction is still going, so she is onto a money spinner there.

I've decided instead to make my own; time to eBay for some old Ladybird books.