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Great unusual retro gifts of phones and hot water bottles
If, like me, you were looking for something slightly unusual as a gift this year, and wanted to avoid the endless trolleying around M&S, then I might well have saved you a considerable amount of shoe leather.
Whilst doing a routine online search for buddhas I stumbled upon a site packed with products that called out to me to investigate further. 'Ethical' and 'clear conscience shopping 'was one of the first things that caught my eye. Great! It was refreshing to find a company who actually cared for where their products were being sourced from. i am all for giving the small trader somewhere the opportunity to earn a decent crust.
The sound of the 'old fashioned' phones on a mobile immediately trasports me back to a bygone era of 'black and white'. I can’t help thinking ‘phoney’- but in a way I like the sound that they make. You are left with warm feeling evoking a bygone era. The irony, of course, is the appeal it has to a generation weaned on digital and 'high tech'.
Fashion, music and classic style icons have always inspired new generations who enjoy adding their own 'spin' to retro subjects. Past generations of design has long been a great wealth of inpiration for contemporary design, particularly in fashiion and music. Retro telephones are no exception to the rule. These sleek and stylish items are a ‘must-have’ for any fashion conscious home.
A particular favourite of mine is the black Dreyfuss 500 retro phone. Designed by Henry Dreyfuss, it was introduced in 1949 and became one of the most commonly used telephones in the USA. It makes use of a standard plug socket, and is available in chrome, white or black. Don't wander from room to room with one of these telephones, otherwise you will end up will a large hole in the wall!
Other retro items that caught my attention were their range of hot water bottles. You would rarely see these boring objects, manufactured in two or three colours, and only on a cold snap. Have a look at these great styles, and their shapes and colours. Brilliant fun! The range of designs and styles would definitely be a match for anyone in my family. I particularly like the Zebra style with its safari pattern, manufactured with recyclable material. Its good also when you realize that it is still summer time, and a large chunk of Christmas shopping has been eradicated.
Retro Budweiser Christmas Commercial
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Fred & Friends Freeze Handgun-Shaped Ice-Cube Tray $1.99 Fred & Friends Freeze! Handgun Ice Tray…. |
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Fred Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray $4.99 Fred & Friends Cool Jewels Ice Cube Tray…. |
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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Chocolate Mint $29.95 1072288 Features: -Chocolate brown, celadon and aqua small squares pattern.-Corelle Vitrelle Glass is break and chip resistant for carefree durability.-Versatile enough for everyday use and entertaining.-Stackable for cupboard space efficiency.-Pattern will not wash, wear, scratch or fade off.-Material: Vitrelle Glass.-Mug Material: Stoneware.-Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.-Made in the USA…. |
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Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails, Part One $2.00 18 tracks. Hi-Fi Holiday Cheer From Santa’s Pad. Scuff on disc will not affect play. Ultra Lounge series with 3 hidden bonus tracks…. |
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The Ultimate Vintage Jamaican Party Mix (Pt.1) $8.98 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music $15.98 … |
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A Bob Hope Christmas $2.25 Share the holidays with Bob and Dolores Hope and their family as they reminisce over the funniest and best moments from forty years of Bob Hope Christmas specials. It includes highlights from past Christmas specials include Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Red Skelton, John Wayne, Redd Foxx, Bing Crosby, Barbara Eden, Loni Anderson, Phyllis Diller and Lee Marvin. Memorable footage from several USO tours … |
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Rudolph’s Shiny New Year Father Time sends Santa a message telling him that the baby new year, Happy, is missing! When Baby New Year disappears, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer dashes into the foggy night to rescue him in time for New Year’s Eve. Without the baby new year, it’ll remain the old year forever. But Aeon the Terrible, a big beaked monster bird, is also searching for the missing tyke – with sinister motives so t… |
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Snow White Christmas Queen Snow White and King Charming now have a lovely little daughter, beloved by all. Young Snow White plans to open a Christmas Castle for the pleasure of all the children and creatures of the land. An accident frees the wicked Queen who once tried to do away with Queen Snow White and who now vows to put an end to themall. With the help of seven friendly giants, the Charming Snow White clan is sa… |
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Rotating Fiber Optic Light $6.99 Turn it on, and watch as it shows off a fabulous multi-colored light show. Plus, this light features a neat feature–it can switch into a mode that makes the light revolve in place. Not only will it get your friends talking about how awesome it looks, it will get them talking about how awesome you must be to have such an innovative lamp. A unique gift for your grandchild or co-worker. This is also… |