Designer Shops

Nood Sale: Sphere Hang It All Hooks

Posted by on Sep 3, 2012 | 0 comments

I’ve been looking for some cool coat hooks, and they are surprisingly hard to come by. Nood is having their Spring sale with some big savings, and I see that these sphere hooks, inspired by the Eames Hang It All Rack, are on sale. At 50% off, it could be the right time to pick up one of these funky retro coat hooks. It’s a good copy of a mid-century classic, originally designed in 1953 for kids. It’s a great way to inject some colour into your home.

Retro Eames-inspired design – Coat hook at $119

Vintage-Inspired Clothing on Sale: Miss Sparrow!

Posted by on Aug 25, 2012 | 0 comments

Once It has a fantastic sale of Miss Sparrow clothes, starting at only $45. Miss Sparrow is all about bringing out the best of the forties and fifties, combining retro classics with a modern twist.

I love these great black capri pants – you can channel your inner Audrey Hepburn, all for only $59.

Miss Sparrow’s ‘Smokin Pants’ $59

Or how about this animal-patterned pencil skirt, made from cotton lycra, only $69.

Miss Sparrow ‘Wildat’ pencil skirt $69

This sky blue satin top looks very flattering and is only $45.

Miss Sparrow ‘Sweetie’ top $45

And finally it looks like she only has one of these ‘Frida’ dresses left at $125, so get in quick if it’s your kind of thing.

Miss Sparrow ‘Frida’ dress $125

I am really thinking about the capri pants – they would be a great staple to get me through the next season to summer. Once It is an invitation-only site, get your invite here.

Vintage-Inspired Dress: Orla Kiely’s Big Bird Dress

Posted by on Aug 7, 2012 | 0 comments

If you are after an investment dress for the upcoming spring and summer, how about this gorgeous wool/silk mix 1950s-inspired dress by Orla Kiely. It has some lovely details with the straps at the neckline, the full skirt and the pleated waistband. And of course it has that wonderful Orla Kiely print!

You can find it at the Small Acorns site, and is $690.

Orla Kiely 1950s-inspired Big Bird Dress: $690

Retro-Inspired Cushion: Citta Design’s Meguro

Posted by on Aug 2, 2012 | 2 comments

If you prefer some yellow in your cushion, check out Citta Design’s Meguro, again a Scandinavian-influenced design. It’s a super-cute streetscape design, in yellow, black and grey.

It is 65cm x 65cm. You can pick one up at IkoIko for $54.90.

Citta Megurao cushion: $54.90

Retro-Inspired Cushion: Citta Design’s Niwa Cushion Cover

Posted by on Aug 2, 2012 | 0 comments

I love this Scandinavian-influenced pattern, Niwa, from Citta Design. It only comes in blue and orange and is a good size at 55cm x 55cm. The tree graphics have a bit of a Marimekko feeling to them, and would look great in an eclectic living room, or even a kid’s room.

$35 from Home Interiors

Citta Design’s Niwa cushion: $35

Polka-Dot Office Chair

Posted by on Jul 31, 2012 | 0 comments

It’s hard to find a cool retro or retro-inspired chair for your home office that looks good and is also comfortable. This is not a very cheap option from Freedom Furniture, but it is cute. It is an office chair on wheels in pale blue with white polka dots. Perfect for a feminine vintage or retro study or craft room. It will set you back $199 – so maybe watch out for their next sale!