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Objects Of Design #245: Rory Dobner Skull Cushion

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  Happy Halloween We end this month's Objects of Design Autumn series with these gorgeous skull cushions from Rory Dobner. Well it is Halloween after all. I love Dobner's intricate black and white drawings and this isn't the first time he has made it into Objects of Design but I just couldn't resist these. The other
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Objects Of Design #244: Chunky Metal Candleholders

candleholders in autumnal colours If Autumn is the season of candles, and yesterday's beauties really were something to write home about, then you'll be needing some holders to put them in. These are metal, which makes a change from the usual and will look great with a big church candle sitting on the top. I'd
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Objects Of Design #243: Slow Light Baroque Candles

taking candlelight to a new level These gorgeously shaped candles from Belgian company Slowlight will bring a touch of sophistication to any winter's evening. Every candle is packaged and finished by hand and they come in a range of colours, including black and white but also chocolate and anthracite. If you want to see the
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Objects Of Design #242: Decorative Quilt and Cushion

snuggle up under this pretty cover So the clocks have gone back and, although it will be dark all afternoon, it will at least be a little lighter in the mornings. Lay this gorgeously pretty bedspread over your duvet and snuggle up while you can. It has a vintagey look about it with its faded
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Objects Of Design #241: Cable Furniture

a new generation of flat pack furniture Now pay attention (007) because this is clever. If you fancy entertaining but don't have enough chairs, or if an impromptu drinks turns into plates of pasta and you need extra seating, this is the answer. Not all of us have room for folding chairs and, let's be
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Objects Of Design #240: Napkins

  napkins from Thornback & Peel If Autumn is about staying in and cooking for friends because it's too cold and wet to go out, then you need to make a bit of an effort when they come round. Start with napkins. You never know where it might lead. I've been a fan of Thornback
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Objects Of Design #238: Metal Bazaar Boxes

stylish storage The thing about Autumn is it brings with it the promise of all those things you meant to do over the summer but didn't get round to because the weather was too nice. So, now is the time to sort out those old photos, cuttings and anything else that's been lying around for
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Objects Of Design #237: Tableware by Broste Copenhagen

curl up with a cup of tea and a book By this stage of October, it basically just feels dark all the time and if the weather at the time of writing is anything to go by, then by 4pm it's down tools, up heating and retire to the sofa with a cup of tea
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Objects Of Design #236: Super Soft Fringe Throw

these nights are made for snuggling Boys seem to hate throws almost as much as they hate cushions, but the fact of the matter is that they are very useful at this time of year when there's a chill in the air, and they also look rather inviting draped over the arm of a sofa.
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Objects Of Design #235: Jacquard Cushion Cover

mix monochrome black and white with any other colour you fancy It's no secret to you regular readers that I do love a bit of monochrome and this cushion fits that bill perfectly. I partly love it because it goes with everything from pink and lime green to pops of bright orange. The pattern is
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Objects Of Design #234: Linen Duvet Cover

french linen duvet cover in blue grey Once you've slept in linen sheets, nothing else is ever quite as good again. This cover is made from soft washed linen and will just get softer with age, which is how you are going to justify the price as it really will last for ever. The other
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Objects Of Design #233: Square Nickel Platter

tea anyone? There's nothing like a spot of cold weather to bring on the need for a tray. It's true. At this time of year, thoughts turn to afternoon tea, scones and toasted crumpets in front of the fire. Which means you will need something to carry it on. And this is perfect. It's made
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Objects Of Design #232: Mr Fox Rug

foxes are right on trend this season This fox rug is just gorgeous for an autumn morning. Foxes, and owls, are extremely fashionable this season but don't worry because a) in these colours this rug will last a lot longer than one season and b) with prices starting from £149 it's not the most expensive
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Objects Of Design #231: Leather Strap Breadboard

perfect for warm bread straight from the oven Winter means warm comforting food, which often means hearty soups and stews. I am not a massive fan of soup but I love heating a loaf of bread in the oven and spreading it with unsalted butter and I'm also a sucker for a well-presented table so
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Objects Of Design #230: Grace Modern Armchair

the perfect curling up on a winters day chair I rather like the boxy shape of this chair, with its platform that creates a halfway house between putting your feet up and just raising them slightly. You will need to measure your space carefully for this one though as it's shown here in a large
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Objects Of Design #229: Obi Coffee Table

choose your colours from white, green, navy or orange Obi Furniture is based in Somerset and was created out of a desire to create handmade ready to buy  pieces that were of the same quality as bespoke. Their tables, desks and cabinets are made in small batches by hand in both neutral and vibrant colours
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Objects Of Design #228: Young and Battaglia Wallpaper

no panelling? no problem As a huge fan of wallpaper, I had to bring you some of the latest designs from Young & Battaglia. This was, unsurprisingly inspired by Georgian wall panelling but, instead of creating a pastiche effect with modern reproduction panels, you can use this for a trompe l'oeil effect. Regulars readers will
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Objects Of Design #227: Plus Side Table

self assembly with no tools or fixings All that curling up and nesting is going to require somewhere within easy reach to rest that cup of tea/glass of wine/piece of cake. This is a great idea. It comes flat packed and just slots together with no tools/equipment/swearing required. just slot it together the plus fixing
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Objects Of Design #226: Oscar Armchair by Matthew Hilton

perfect for curling up in As the nights draw in, evenings in front of the telly, or perhaps curled up with a book, start to seem more appealing. And, after all, you're going to need somewhere put all those fabulous cushions we've been looking at over the last couple of days. This chair, by Matthew
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Objects Of Design #225: Mr and Mrs Cushions

add a witty touch to your interiors with these cushions Still on the subject of cushions, take a look at these rather fabulous examples. From Danish company Ferm Living, they will bring a monochrome yet graphic touch to your sofa. Made from silk and filled with down they will be soft and, at 50cm x
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