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What is the perfect retro Christmas Cocktail?
Most people I know who grew up from the 50s to the 80s a snowball cocktail at Christmas was their first taste of alcohol..... -
Box of Delights & 70s House Manchester Christmas Giveaway
In our home, one day that signifies the start of the Christmas festivities is not putting up the decorations, but the weekly watching of a children’s television series. In 1984 the BBC broadcast an adaptation of John Masefields Box Of Delights starting on 21st of November and culminating on Christmas Eve. -
70s House Manchester x Leopard Print Bee Jewellery Launch
This Christmas we are joining up with local Lancashire jewellery creator Kat, from Leopard Print Bee with some stunning festive offerings.
Each one has been designed in collaboration with 70s House Manchester & Kat with meaningful inspiration from the home and mind of Estelle.
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70s House - THE BOOK!
So, the big secret is out….
Ya girl has only gone and written a book, and no one is more shocked than I am, well, it’s a lot of words, you know….
The book is published by Kyle/Octopus and release date is set for 30th March 2023
How to order? Simply click on the link and it will take you directly to stockists who will be selling my first book.
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Developing Our Christmas Range
It is absolutely no secret that I love Christmas, everything from the brightly coloured tree lights to the scent of old tinsel when you take it out of the box, smelling of decades old joy.
One of my favourite products to work on is the festive selection each year, it gives me a chance to delve into my inner love of whimsy and kitsch and really indulge my inner child......
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What are the origins of Halloween, Trick or Treating and Pumpkins?
The roots of Jack Lanterns go back to the marshes of rural Ireland in the early 1600’s. Folklore states that a shadowy figure of ‘Stingy Jack’ roams the marsh land, after repeatedly tricking the Devil and losing! -
Estelle Bilson; The Bidding Room and Me.
If you’ve stumbled upon this blog, I am assuming that you may have watched an episode of the hit BBC afternoon antiques show, hosted by Nigel Havers, entitled The Bidding Room (week days 4.30pm, BBC1). -
70s House Manchester Yootha Cocktail Glasses x Atomic Drinkware
Ever struggled for vintage drinking glasses with authentic 70s designs? Look no futher than the 70s House Manchester collaboration with Atomic Drinkware.
You can now own a whole collection of fabulous drinking glasses to wow your guests and make your neighbours jealous, "Where DID you get your drinking glasses" they'll ask! It's your choice whether to tell them or not ;)
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Are you a '70s Soul' - Our New 2022 Summer Design
Are you a 70s Soul? We are releasing our new summer design, '70s Soul' inspired by the late 60s and early 70s advertising works of John Alcorn for ... -
Earthen Forge x 70s House Manchester - Yootha Tangerine Exclusive Pots.
Here at 70s House Manchester, we LOVE working with fellow small businesses and artists, if you follow our Instagram you will have seen that we have been working with the adorable Mayra from Earthen Forge on a collaboration using our iconic Yootha Tangerine design. -
Neon Creations Workshop, The Perfect Gift To Make Your Own Neon Light
Making a glass neon sign is an art form, a craft, alchemy if you will, heating of base elements and filling them with inert gas to create something magical. I have been fortunate to have been able to work with Neon Creations, owned by Tony and Catherine Spink, who, since 2005 have created bespoke neon signs for illustrious customers such as Calvin Klein, Vans, BBC, Paul Smith, EMI Music and more. Tony trained as Neon Glass blower in the 80s and is possibly the most passionate man I know about his craft and keen to share his knowledge, as a result Neon Creations have decided to open their studio to people to come in and have a go themselves. -
Panaura Decorations - The Unicorn of Christmas (Updated 2023)
There’s a Christmas decoration that is so rare that it has achieved unicorn status, the Panaura. It is mentioned in hushed tones of awe amongst mid-century and retro Christmas enthusiasts, the decorations that everyone wants to find in the wild, but rarely do.
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