{"id":355,"date":"2015-07-02T22:03:16","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T22:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=355"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:13:22","slug":"vintage-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/vintage-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p>September is here at last The Suns come out to play and Mr S is back To have his Smithers say!! Now sit back and relax and check out my Smithers flow&#8230; <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It will guarantee your summer<br \/>\nIs the best you&#8217;ve ever known.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/the-boomcase.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-352 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/the-boomcase-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"the-boomcase\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/the-boomcase-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/the-boomcase.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWithout any further ado<br \/>\nI&#8217;ll crack on with my list<br \/>\nOf all the things your summer needs<br \/>\nI&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ll get the gist<br \/>\nPicture crystal clear blue skies<br \/>\nAnd laying by the pool<br \/>\nEverything else is down to us<br \/>\nTo keep your status cool<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Music is the only way<br \/>\nBanging tunes a must<br \/>\nWith the best sounds guaranteed<br \/>\nA Boombox you can trust<br \/>\nA suitcase with a speaker<br \/>\nThere&#8217;s no need to battle<br \/>\nWith this cool docking concept<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s totally Apple compatible!!<br \/>\nThe best in musical heaven<br \/>\nTake the Boombox to the beach<br \/>\nWith The Raver by your side<br \/>\nThe hot girls are in reach!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-summer-poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-356 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-summer-poster-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"old-summer-poster\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/british-colonial-chair_opt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-363 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/british-colonial-chair_opt-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"british-colonial-chair_opt\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/british-colonial-chair_opt-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/british-colonial-chair_opt.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThen take a look at our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/british-colonial-chair.html\"> Directors Chair<\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s perfect for sitting a while.<br \/>\nWork the military look<br \/>\nWith this beautiful chair of Teak<br \/>\nAnd that vintage brown leather trim<br \/>\nSo soft, so cool, so sleek.<br \/>\nPerfect for alfresco dining<br \/>\nAnd enjoying a leisurely day<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t worry if outdoor space is tight<br \/>\nThis beauty folds away!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the sun gets a little warm<br \/>\nAnd your cool is starting to slip<br \/>\nLet our Tripod Clock Fan do the hard work<br \/>\nSo you can sit back with a glass to sip.<br \/>\nMade from solid cast iron<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a clock and a fan in one<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/industrial-serving-tray.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-368 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/industrial-serving-tray-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"industrial-serving-tray\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/industrial-serving-tray-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/industrial-serving-tray.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nGreen in colour, industrial in style<br \/>\nThis is your army theme done.<br \/>\nIf industrial is your favourite<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Take a look at our Vintage serving Tray<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Natural patina, limited edition,<br \/>\nWhat more can I say?!<br \/>\nMade from reclaimed timbers<br \/>\nWith steel tube handles to hold<br \/>\nYou owe it to your drinking buddies<br \/>\nTo get this bad boy sold!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When the natural light is fading<br \/>\nAnd the darkness is creeping in<br \/>\nA Krupuk Lanterns what you need<br \/>\nIndonesian cans of tin!<br \/>\nYou&#8217;ll love these <a href=\"http:\/\/garden%20lanterns\">vintage <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/garden%20lanterns\">lanterns<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-green-lantern.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-362 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-green-lantern-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"old-green-lantern\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-green-lantern-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/old-green-lantern.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n1950 to present day<br \/>\nThese used to store prawn crackers<br \/>\nReworked, they&#8217;re here to stay!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For all you James Bond types<br \/>\nSmithers has it all<br \/>\nCocktail shakers, retro bars<br \/>\nYour Bond girls sure to call!<br \/>\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/rocket-cocktail-shaker.html\">Rocket Cocktail Shaker<\/a><br \/>\nIs the perfect drop of chrome<br \/>\nFor mixing up Martinis<br \/>\nAnd looking stylish in your home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And when your rocket needs a rest<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ve got the perfect place<br \/>\nOur Retro Corean Bar Trolley<br \/>\nWill add some class to your space.<br \/>\nTotally unique<br \/>\nServe your drinks in tip top style<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-360 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/OUTSIDE-COCKTAIL-BAR-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor mobile bar\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/OUTSIDE-COCKTAIL-BAR-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/OUTSIDE-COCKTAIL-BAR.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nA real conversation starter<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s bound to raise a smile.<br \/>\nEasy to maneuver<br \/>\nAnd available in black or white<br \/>\nQuirky comes as standard<br \/>\nSo keep your bar in sight!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a quiet drink And maybe a game or two<br \/>\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/home\/whiskey-bar-sign.html\">Whiskey Bar Sign<\/a> and Chessboard<br \/>\nAre probably for you.<br \/>\nA flash of retro red<br \/>\nThe whiskeys for the drinker<br \/>\nAn antique chessboard upon a book<br \/>\nThis ones for the thinker.<br \/>\nA match made in heaven<br \/>\nA perfect summer date<br \/>\nScotch and a good game &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Cheers and Check Mate.<br \/>\nMr <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/mid-lent-fair\/\">Smithers<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large 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