Retro Recipe Wallet - Lunch in the Tropics

A one-of-a-kind wallet handcrafted from the original pages of a 1960s Golden Circle Tropical Cook Book.

Lunch in the Tropics — and what a lunch! This slimline wallet features two inspired recipes from the Golden Circle archives: Sweet and Pungent Lamb and Pineapple Double Decker, photographed in true 1960s tropical style. Lined with a vintage-style geometric patterned paper.

What makes it special:

• Original pages from a 1960s Golden Circle Tropical Cook Book
• Features Sweet and Pungent Lamb and Pineapple Double Decker
• Classic retro food photography — a true conversation starter
• Lined with vintage-style geometric patterned paper
• Pages covered with clear PVC to protect the paper
• Stitched by hand — a true limited edition collectable
• Closes with a magnetic clasp
• Approximately 16 cm wide × 9 cm high (just a little wider than an Australian $5 note)

Perfect for carrying:

• Cash and cards
• Blister pack medications
• Recipe cuttings or loyalty cards
• Anything you'd like to keep protected in your bag

The perfect gift for: retro food lovers, pineapple enthusiasts, Queensland nostalgia collectors, or anyone who appreciates something truly handmade and eco-conscious. Would even look great displayed on the kitchen bench!

With wear, the paper may crease a little — adding beautifully to its life story.

Designed and sewn in Queensland, Australia.

Dispatched from Redcliffe, Queensland.

Within Australia flat rate shipping of $10 and free shipping over $120

International shipping flate rate of $30 AUD

Returns and exchanges accepted within 10 business days of you receiving your item.

Please note that I typically post your parcel within 2 business days and will notify you if otherwise.

No two designs are the same!

I love to collect vintage and retro books, magazines and other special documents such as sheet music and street directories to create a unique collection of wallets.

When designing a wallet, I select and cut out the pages (one for the outside and one for the lining) and cover them with clear PVC to have a waterproof protection.

From there I carefully stitch together the pages and fold them over to create your wallet, adding a Lyssy May label in the process to ensure its handmade story is shared.