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Objects of Design #61: Atmosphere Box

  atmosphere box from day.dk Such a clever idea to name this pretty brass box Atmosphere as that is exactly what it will be used for. The perfect place for storing photographs, postcards and reminders of lovely days. I have always had a series of boxes (none probably as pretty as this mind) either under
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Objects of Design #60: Book Rest

bookrest by paug from scandinaviandesigncenter.com Sometimes an idea is so simple and perfect that there is almost nothing to say about it. This is one of those ideas. And I have to say when I realised the little cut-out at the end was for hanging glasses I practically fell over in delight. That is what
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Objects of Design #59: Bas Chair

Bas chair by housedoctordk from artic-design.co.uk I may (possibly) have mentioned this before but I do love a bit of Danish design and these chairs from the fabulous House Doctor DK brand are no exception. Made from rosewood (also known as sheesham) you can tell by looking that they are comfortable as the back curves
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Objects of Design #58: Perpetual Calendar

perpetual calendar from house-envy.co.uk Yes it might seem like a random time of year to publish a post about a perpetual calendar but then again why not? I love these calendars and have been looking for a really well-designed one for a while now. This could be the one. And it will go really well
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Objects of Design #57: Chirali Bedspread

chirali bedspread from toast.co.uk I adore monochrome. And monochrome with a splash of gold? I might just fall over in delight. This gorgeous bedspread is part of the new collection from Toast and while it looks completely divine against the black and white floor tiles, which you probably haven't got (no nor me), the grey
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Objects of Design #56: Fetiche High Table

fetiche high table from bouf.com Now isn't this pretty? Such a lovely little bedside table. I love the clash of textures with the velvet ribbon hanging seductively down from the side and the way it appears to be standing on tiptoes. This is definitely a bedroom table, it would look quite out of place downstairs
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Objects of Design #55: Tentilla Coil Candle Holder

  tentilla candle holder from anthropologie.eu Now I must confess I'm not a great one for candles. I like the idea of it for sure, but I'm always so frightened that they'll fall over or I'll forget to blow them out that I tend not light them in the first place. Having said that, I'm
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Objects of Design #54: What a Corker

  What a Corker; mirror by Daniel Schofield from fao-shop.com Cork is having a bit of a trend moment this year and I love the simplicity of this mirror, which reminds me of the shape of the mirror that my Grandmother used to have on her dressing-table ( minus the handle) but created from a
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Objects of Design #53: Pharoah Pendant Light

The beautifully twisty Plumen 001 bulb was everywhere last year and now there is an equally lovely shade to go with it for those who feel that a naked bulb will never be quite right. Pharoah Pendant light from Plumen.com This deceptively simply shade looks like a mirror when the light is off and looks
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Objects of Design #52: Photosynthesis Lamp

photosynthesis light from cowandco.co.uk I just love the idea of this lamp. Created by Israeli designer Meirav Barzilay it's a metal grid into which you plant the vine of your choice and, as the plant grows it creates a natural lampshade. Simple. Clever. You must use an energy-saving bulb though as that provides the right sort of
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Objects of Design #51: Trifold Mirror

trifold wall hung mirror from grahamandgreen How often have you wished you could just bend the edges of the mirror to get a better view? I know I have. This beauty solves that problem and manages to look both modern and retro at the same time. It measures 39cm high and 85cm across so that's
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Objects of Design #50: Mad About Cushions

Mad About Cushions by Barbara Coupe Well you can see why I had to include these can't you? Designed by Barbara Coupe, who started her textile company in 2002, these cushions, and others from her collection, have been featured in several glossy magazines. I'm very tempted to ask her to create a Mad About The
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Objects of Design #49: Tea Towels of the Week

  day of the week tea towels from fermliving There are some chores which remain boring which ever way you look at them and drying up is certainly one of them. Despite that, I must confess to a sneaking love for tea towels. No. I don't know why either. Maybe it's because they are affordable
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Objects of Design #48: Leaning Shelves

leaning shelves from french connection For anyone who rents their home or who thinks they may have to move in the not too distant future, the issue of storage is always a vexed one. The renters need portable stuff they can take to the next place, and the owners need to wrestle with the question
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Objects of Design #47: Black and White Rope Table

black and white rope table from urban outfitters Now this is a rather lovely little object of design. And desire come to that. As a fan of monochrome, its simple colours appeal to me and I like the simplicity of the style. Here it is without the rather distracting panda on it. the rope also
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Objects of Design #46: Swing Arm Light

swing arm light from Bodie and Fou I find I am increasingly drawn to wall lights these days and, in particular, to ones like these with a long arm. When I was doing up this house, it was really hard to find interesting and modern wall lights. So many of them looked like they belonged
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Objects of Design #45: Vintage Jelly Mould Lights

vintage jelly mould lights from re-foundobjects.com I often think we take our interior design a little too seriously. A little humour never did anyone any harm and these vintage jelly lamps are the perfect solution for pendant lighting in a kitchen. They would look fantastic in an industrial style kitchen where they would lighten the
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Objects of Design #44: Pappelina Outdoor Rug

Pappelina plastic runner from husandhem.co.uk Now before you scoff at the idea of a plastic outdoor rug, it is actually a very clever idea. It's Swedish, does that help? It's incredibly practical, as they are non slip, making them perfect for kitchens and halls and even bathrooms. You can flip it over to reverse the
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Objects of Design #43: Aged Metal Bowl

large aged metal bowl from nordichouse.co.uk It doesn't matter how tidy you are, there are always those random bits of stuff that just end up lying around waiting to be filed, or put away or - worst of all - which have no obvious place to go.  This may have been designed as a fruit
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Objects of Design #42: Lambswool Cushion

Nkuku lambswool cushion cover Yes I know it's supposed to be spring or possibly even summer now that the clocks have gone forward but it doesn't really feel that way, or not at the time of writing at least. However, in a seasonal nod, today's Object of Design is a lambswool cushion cover, so even
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