The World of Kitsch

30 Sep 2010

Strange Sexy Flamenco Table

Oooh! Exotic!
Fantastic Flamenco dancers plastered on a coffee table, and why the heck not?

Currently on eBay, I only wish I had a bigger house or I'd have this myself.

30 Sep 2010

Vintage 60's Photographic Table Mats

A lot of my collection stems from nostalgia. Not that I was alive until 1980, but many of the items I've bought are treasures my late Grannies owned.

My Granny on my mum's side had a smashing table mat set, with gloriously orange-toned photographs of holiday scenes. There are quite a few on eBay at the moment, I especially like the still life photos of floral displays.

Oh, and you may notice my posts are frequently including items I don't actually physically own now. As the blog has gained popularity I want to keep adding daily posts, rather than only blogging when I've bought something.
Another reason is I have totally run out of room for new junk, so items I'm swooning over on eBay and previously would have snapped up, are now left unbought due to lack of space!

I hope the items I pick are still as interesting to you as they are to me!

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29 Sep 2010

A couple more Jetsons-esque Plant Tables

I'll give over about these when I finally can afford to buy one.
I love them.

29 Sep 2010

Captain's Wheel Souvenir Lamp Bases

Not content with the nautical flair of a lamp base just shaped like a Ship's wheel, the centre must also be something to be admired.
Whether a squashed dead fish, or a souvenir photograph of a confusingly maudlin pier, definitely a talking point.

28 Sep 2010

Kitsch Exhibition in London

A little far away for me, but looks like an interesting collection. Plus it's being held in a crypt!

28 Sep 2010

Marks & Spencer's Revive Vintage Packaging for their Reusable Bags

I was beginning to worry M&S were moving away from their vintage streaked packaging, so I was pleased as punch to see their new bags for life.

Summoning up the spirit of St Michael, this soup label shopper is a blast from the past. It's only 49p too.
I'm not sure if it's one in a range, the store I was at only had soup ones, but I'll keep a look out for other varieties.

28 Sep 2010

Modernist Plant Stand

I've been watching this handsome display table on eBay all week, but with 10hrs to go, it's already at £63, so I have to face the fact it shall not be mine.
Sob.

27 Sep 2010

Michael Miller Christmas Fabrics

First off a hello to those from the BA Fashion fabrics & accessories, plus textile design course at De Montfort university, Leicester. My blog has been put on your reading list for this year, so I hope you enjoy!

Christmas crafters will already be at work making their homemade presents for this year's holidays. If you are looking for some retro flair, I'd point you in the direction of Michael Miller (once again).

He also has some older fabric designs with fairies & the like, not my cup of tea.