These fabulous retro placemats and coasters are from Past Times, which specialises in retro and nostalgic gifts.
Each set of place mats and coasters contains four fun designs, with sayings such as, “Domestic goddess in disguise,” or “I only have a kitchen because it came with the house,” on them. The products are all heat resistant and have durable cork bases.
The set of four retro placemats currently costs £7 (reduced from £12) and the four retro coasters have been reduced down to £6 (was £8).
As part of the celebrations of their 125 year anniversary this year, M&S have brought out a number of home products with traditional designs from their archives.
The old designs and retro styles will take you back a bit, especially if you remember them from their first time around!
We’re rather taken by the retro pancake batter mix gift set, which is 50s in style and has all you need to make some tasty pancakes or Yorkshire puddings. The set includes a red heart-shaped mixing bowl, batter mix, wooden spoon and a batter shaper and costs £12.
Also available is a kitsch ceramic jar, designed as a jam pot, which comes with a jar of strawberry jam and a wooden spoon. It would be perfect for your morning toast or for spooning onto hot homemade scones. The 125 strawberry jam pot set is £9.50.
There are a few more items in the range, including a handy Victoria sponge cake tin, and you can view the rest of the special 125 home products here.
Retro first aid box
Every home needs a first aid box, but why not go for a great retro style first aid box instead of a modern one?
The cream box is detailed with a red design and has a nice hinged lid, allowing for easy access in emergencies. It’s roomy enough inside for all the essentials and will look good displayed on a shelf in your bathroom.
The retro first aid box is available from Daisy Park for £12.
Red and white polka dot cake tins
Keep your cakes fresh and your kitchen organised with these jaunty red and white polka dot cake tins.
The set of three retro style tins, in graduated sizes, can be packed up one inside another when they’re not all in use (although we’re sure you’ll manage to find plenty of uses for them).
The set of three spotty cake tins is available from Cloth-ears for £19.99.
