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Objects Of Design #225: Baobab Tree Silk Cushions

warm colours are perfect for autumn Cushions are an incredibly easy and versatile way to change the look of a room, either seasonally or permanently without spending a vast amount of money. This paisley cushion is made from a vintage silk scarf from the sixties or seventies with a plain silk back and invisible zip
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Objects Of Design #223: Sofa Bag

the new generation of beanbags Unexpected (or even uninvited guests), teenagers, spare rooms and spaces for lounging about it, can all make use of the beanbag. But this one has a frame that gives more support for your back and will spring back into place when you move around or get up. Colours include pink,
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Objects Of Design #222: Reversible Kaleidoscope Quilt

The use of bright colours in muted tones makes this perfect for autumn nights At this time of year an extra layer is often needed and this colourful, yet muted, patchwork quilt will go with most colour schemes. It's reversible but, I think, the other side is a slightly nondescript flower pattern, so I would
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Objects Of Design #221: Pulpo Le Bruno Chair

staying in is still the new going out At this time of year when it's cold and dark outside, the key is persuade your friends to come round to you rather than you having to schlep out in the rain and fail to find a taxi or a bus home some hours later. To do
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Objects Of Design #220: Woods and Pears Wallpaper

Regular readers will know that I'm a huge fan of wallpaper and this seems like a perfect choice for autumn. The classic charcoal and white palette of  trees has been updated with the addition of shining golden pears. Perfect in an alcove or just on one wall. It comes in several colourways, although they are
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Objects Of Design #219: Champagne and Wine Rack

choose from ten or 60 bottle storage Otherwise known as oak riddling racks, these vintage bottle holders look great fixed to the wall, even they don't have any bottles in. But, as it's that time of year when a little glass of red is practically medicinal, not to mention warming, you could stash a few
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Objects Of Design #218: Henry Pouffe

put your feet up There's nothing like a winter's evening for sinking back into the sofa and putting your feet up (preferably with a large glass of red in one hand and perhaps the remote control in the other). As we're all gearing up for the return of The Killing to our screens any minute
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Objects Of Design #217: Glaoui Timbuctu Neutral Rug

warm textures in neutral colours I said we would come onto rugs later but then I found this and I had to share it with you at once! Gorgeous shades of grey and all those different textures. Imagine running your toes through those pompoms at the end. It's so completely modern and yet you can
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Objects Of Design #216: Handstitched Quilted Bedspread

pull up the covers The first sign of winter is the ritual donning of the bedspread. This is 100 per cent cotton with a hand-stitched floral pattern and scalloped edging. Layer this over the duvet and cuddling up in bed with a book will seem very inviting indeed. Of course the trouble comes at 7am
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Objects Of Design #215: My Big Teapot

A teapot and cosy all wrapped into one It's Autumn and the nights are drawing in. At the end of the month the clocks will go back and we will be once again plunged into Winter darkness. So this month, Objects Of Design, brings you all you need to get cosy for the long months
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