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Objects of Design #12: Tom Frost Espresso Cups

12th March 2013

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Tom Frost wildlife espresso cups Aren't these espresso cups just gorgeous? Designed by Bristol-based illustrator Tom Frost, the set features an otter,a fox, a hare and an owl. I love the fact that they are all different but clearly a set and that each saucer continues the picture from the cup. set of four cups

Objects of Design #8: Serving Tray

8th March 2013

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the royal vkb serving tray So you're heading into the other room with a tray full of glasses and a wine bottle precariously balanced as well, or out into the garden with nibbles and cutlery for the barbecue, and the tray is a bit heavy and the door's blown shut. And you need two hands

Objects of Design #4: Tea and Coffee Storage Tins

4th March 2013

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The Danish storage jars will bring an industrial Scandi feel to your kitchen I don't hold with decanting everything into pretty jars and boxes unless a) it's to keep undesirable out (by which I don't just mean the children) or b) it's a particularly nice storage jar. Which these are. In fact the Danish design

Objects Of Design #358: Silver Biscotti Tin

21st February 2013

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Silver Biscotti tin from Brissi Now you can't be cosy without a full biscuit tin. That's just a fact so the sooner you come to terms with it the better. This silver tin from Brissi has been on my wish list for ages, although I'm also a big fan of the smaller Treats version which

Objects Of Design #357: Knitted Pouf

20th February 2013

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dark grey knitted rope pouf by John Rocha for Debenhams Chunky knits show no sign of going out of fashion since I last wrote about them here so this new addition to the range makes me very happy indeed. Perfect as a little extra seat that can be stashed away when not needed or, probably more

Objects Of Design #356: Nest of Tables

19th February 2013

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nest of tables from Plumo Part of the art of keeping cosy is settling down in a comfy chair with everything you need in reach so that you don't have to keep getting up and down. These kidney-shaped tables with a vintage finish are perfect for that. Painted in three different shades of grey,

Objects Of Design #355: Ella Doran Rugs

18th February 2013

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Geo carved rug by Ella Doran for Woven Ground British designer Ella Doran has teamed up with Woven Ground to produce a new range of stunning rugs. The design of this one above is based on her photographs of architectural wall panels.Each one is hand tufted and made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool.

Objects Of Design #354: Lotte Cake/Cheese Dome

17th February 2013

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LSA Lotta Cake/Cheese Dome & Ash Base Feast yer eyes on that then! So firstly, what could be better for creating that cosy feeling and keeping the winter out than cake? Secondly, this will also work for cheese, which, with a little glass of something red, is also a wonderful treat. But thirdly, and therefore

Objects Of Design #353: Marimekko Kippis Mug

16th February 2013

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Marimekko Kippis mug Kippis means Cheers in Finnish and what better way to greet a cold winter day than with a really good mug. Perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea or anytime hot chocolate, I rather like the fact that it's a mug with a picture of a wine glass. I am also, as you

Objects Of Design #352: Knitted Cushions

15th February 2013

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Knitted cushion covers from Etsy From yesterday's ceramic cable knit to the real thing today. These gorgeous grey cushion covers are, frankly, a bit of a steal at £15. In addition to these grey ones, there are pale pink and a darker lilac colour - take one of each. As is often the way on

Objects Of Design #350: Fur Cushions

13th February 2013

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The Carlucci di Chivasso collection for JAB- Anstoetz Imagine snuggling into these gorgeous fur cushions on a cold winter's day. Cushions like this are the perfect seasonal buy. Dig them out from the cupboard in November (or perhaps at the end of October when the clocks go back and the nights officially draw in) and

Objects Of Design #349: Alpaca Throw

12th February 2013

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Håstens Alpaca Throws Just look at these gorgeous alpaca throws. I think I might wear them as well as drape them over a sofa or armchair. Perfect for keeping those bitter February winds at bay, these come in these five gorgeous shades including rich indigo (so on trend for 2013) as well as the warm

Objects Of Design #348: Grey Pink Chair

11th February 2013

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snuggle up in a cosy armchair Sometimes the only thing that works during the winter months is a cosy chair, a good book and a mug (or glass) of a little something you fancy. Here's the chair, you can choose your own book and we'll come to the mugs soon. This vintage chair has been

Objects Of Design #347: Round Velvet Cushions

10th February 2013

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round velvet cushions Nothing says luxury like a dash of velvet and these cushions are perfect. Choose from ice blue, slate grey or white. Marianne Brandi, of DAY home, once told me that the Danes think nothing of changing their soft furnishings to go with seasons. In the same way that we change our clothes

Objects Of Design #345: AA Butterfly Chair

8th February 2013

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The AA Butterfly chair designed in 1938 is a classic Designed in 1938, this chair now has a permanent place in MoMa in New York. Choose from either the black legs or chrome depending on your preference. It was inspired by Le Corbusier, one of the pioneers of modern architecture, with whom its three designers ( Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy,

Objects Of Design #344: Mayuri Bed Throw

7th February 2013

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hand-embroidered bed throw The art to keeping cosy during the long winter months (and is it just me or do they seem to be getting longer every year?) is layering. Different layers in different textiles – think velvet, linen, cotton and fur. The other day we looked at a fur throw for those really bitter

Objects Of Design #343: Stacking Concrete Pots

6th February 2013

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sleek concrete desktop storage I just love these concrete stacking pots from new company Between Dog and Wolf, which was set up last year. It's from the French: entre chien et loup, a phrase often used to describe the passage of time from dusk to night. It's the space in which day and night co-exist

Objects Of Design #342: Sausage Dog

5th February 2013

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guard from the draughts You might be lucky enough to live in a house with no draughts. Might as well stop reading here then. For the rest of us, this gorgeous lavender filled sausage dog will guard the room from those biting draughts that are a feature of the British winter and the Victorian house.

Objects Of Design #341: Luxurious Fur Throw

4th February 2013

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keep February at bay with this luxurious faux fur throw Well, if we're talking about keeping cosy then this faux bear fur throw is probably the best solution for that. This'll keep February at bay. Throw is over the bed, drape it along the back of the sofa and then wrap it around yourself, pour

Objects Of Design #340: Patterned Rollers

3rd February 2013

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romanian paint rollers - perfect wallpaper substitute Now how about this for a clever idea. A paint roller with a pattern on it. Perfect for those in rented flats or for those who don't feel quite ready to take the leap into wallpaper. Simply choose your pattern, from one of nine available, and paint away.