Parade of Homes

1. They were invented by a British engineer in 1963, so you could say lava lamps were the first psychedelic wave in the British invasion. Still groovy after all these years, 14.5-inch Lava Lite Colormax lamps add a touch of mellow to any decor. Go with the flow, man. They're available at Bed Bath & Beyond (bedbathandbeyond.com) for $27. 2. Does anybody really know what time it is? Whether or not you care about time, your kitchen or rec room will rock the look of a Sterling & Noble Retro Diner Wall Clock, with its classic hard shell and clean lines. You can get your hands on one for a mere $15 at Bed Bath & Beyond (bedbathandbeyond.com). 4. Add a cool vintage vibe to your kitchen countertops with a selection of canisters from the Typhoon Summer House Pantryware collection. Sleek, colour-coated steel canisters with silicone gaskets in the lids keep your coffee, tea, sugar and flour fresh, and they're BPA-free. Available for about $20 at Bed Bath & Beyond (bedbathandbeyond.com). 6. There's only one new full-size jukebox that plays vinyl albums — the Crosley Radio Vinyl Rocket Jukebox. But there are plenty of CD and Bluetooth options for music fans, from a $200 tabletop CD jukebox to full-size models that will set you back $1,800 to more than $10,000. Check them out at crosleyradio.com. 5. Winnipeg's Acme Chrome Furniture has been manufacturing metal dinette furniture since 1946, when chrome tables and chairs were a staple in every kitchen. The company rolled out its Classic Chrome Retro series in 1995 and the authentic look has been a hit at home and abroad. You can find pieces at Teak Furniture Centre (teakfurniturecentre.ca). 1. 2. finds Fun & Funky 3. 6. 4. 5. 3. It won't fit in your pocket, but the Crosley Cruiser Deluxe turntable is portable, with a suitcase cover in the colour of your choice, a headphone jack and a wireless Bluetooth connection. Order it online at Amazon.ca for about $130, or cruise for other Crosley models at Canadian Tire (canadiantire.ca) and other fine stores. 88 Parade of Homes Spring 2017 In spring, it seems everything old is new again. It's a perfect time to mix up your decor with a few retro and vintage additions. Compiled by Pat St. Germain

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