As you browse the aisles of supermarkets and toy shops for a stuffed toy that isn’t bright purple or minion-themed, you might find yourself cursing the day you ever threw out the classic bears from your childhood. Why does every teddy bear have to look like a unicorn nowadays? Luckily, we know your struggle. Sometimes you …
There are many similarities between skateboard culture and hipster culture, like their mutual love for skinny jeans, beanies and alt music from the early 2010’s. One could go so far as saying they have more in common than each group would like to admit. Whatever you think: it’s hard to deny that the skateboard is an …
Hipsters have babies, and those little hipster babies need things to read too. But we know you’re not interested in having only the latest and most popular books ready for reading, so we did our research and found some of the best (and most retro-looking) children’s books around. Think watercolor illustrations, classic fairytales and cherub-like …
As technology progresses, we often find ourselves seeking the latest and most advanced versions of our devices. With headphones, though, old-school endure. It’s not common, but good sound can’t be measured in the same terms as processing speed or pixel density. What’s even better about the list of headphones that we’ve put together is that they …
Often an afterthought, the humble ceiling fan is one of those features in a home that you didn’t even know you were missing. A lot of the fans on the market today are those clinical-looking metallic or plastic ones that can ruin the vintage tone of a room, but, on the other hand, an over-the-top decorative …
As hipsters, we’re constantly on the lookout for the perfect way to incorporate vintage style into our modern lives. When it comes to children’s toys, this can be nearly impossible (without spending a fortune that is). Luckily, there’s one toy that – although being centuries old – is still as popular as ever and we’re …
Every year Christmas rolls around and we’re left thinking: how can we endure another year of shiny tinsel, off-tune carols and out-of-touch gifts from our aunts? Unfortunately, when it comes to Christmas, you have to pick your battles. Maybe trying to get your mom to replace her kitschy plastic tree with a handcrafted wooden one …
Keeping warm during the colder months can often come at the cost of your sense of style – especially when that style is all about individuality and vintage aesthetics. Instead of getting lost in plain old hoodies or denim jackets, why not try something more exciting and unique this winter? We know all about the daily …
Hipsters have resurrected and created many style trends. One of those trends is writing with a real typewriter. Using a vintage typewriter goes against the popular culture of the digital age. Using one in public is sure to attract attention. Commercial typewriters were first introduced in 1874 but did not become common in offices until after the mid-1880s. …
Tupperware isn’t just for homemakers anymore. Invented by, wait for it, Earl Silas Tupper, the plastic household product gets its moniker straight from its creator. It stores. It seals. It adds flair to a dull kitchen. And thankfully, for the introverts among us, you no longer have to attend a Tupperware party to acquire it. The product’s ability to be …