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Objects of Design #284: Black Candlestick



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black candlestick finished with copper at homeaddress.co This powder coated black candlestick is so elegant and will provide a little contrast to all the sparkle that you find at this time of year. tone down all the sparkle Now I'm not for a second suggesting you get rid of the glamour and glitz just that
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Objects of Design #283: Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker



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mason jar cocktail shaker from rowen and wren £34
mason jar cocktail shaker from rowen and wren £34 Now I don't know about you but at this time of year a little festive holiday spirit feels like the right thing of a cold winter's evening. Mind you, these days I tend to prefer my cocktails of the non-alcoholic variety (I only really drink water,
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Objects of Design #282: Hammam Towels



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large honeycomb hammam towel from ville et campagne
large honeycomb hammam towel from ville et campagne It's at about this time of year that the guests start arriving. I know this because mine are coming tomorrow. First my mother, then, as she leaves, my mother in law arrives. hammam towels in a range of colours Now this will result in a fairly significant
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Objects of Design #281: Star Lamp



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ikea strala lamp
pendant star lamp strala from ikea £12 It's the same every year. Walking through the cold November streets tutting and grumbling about the Christmas decorations going up too early. Refusing to engage with the thought of shopping for presents. Then, as if by magic (name that children's programme) on the first day of December that
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Objects of Design #280: Iittala Nappula Brass Candle Holder



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brass candlestick by iittala from fatelondon Well it's nearly Christmas (there you go I said it) and I feel shiny so after yesterday's gorgeous gold accented bowls, we're really going for it today. inspired by an unusual table at a glass museum in Nuutajärvi, Finland After all, if you can't be sparkly at this time
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Objects of Design #279: Fliff Carr Gold Handled Jug



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gold handled jug by fliff carr from cavalier o finn
gold handled jug by fliff carr from cavaliero finn This is a jug that makes my heart sing. I know I'm having a bit of a gold/brass moment but don't you think these jugs are gorgeous? ceramic artist fliff carr makes these jugs They were made as part of a series that explores scale and
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Objects of Design #278: Guineafowl Feather Cushion



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guineafowl feather cushion by celia lewis
guineafowl feather cushion by celia lewis Isn't this cushion gorgeous? It's by Celia Lewis who creates beautiful paintings and the odd cushion. Her website says she has lived all her life in Surrey, has three daughters and five grandchildren and most of her subject matter comes from her garden where she keeps chickens, turkeys and
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Objects of Design #277: Charcoal Velvet Armchair



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charcoal velvet armchair from rowen and wren
charcoal velvet armchair from rowen and wren Now I don't know about you, but there do seem to be a few houseguests floating about at this time of year. Some of them are definitely of the parental variety and this can often necessitate a bit of a furniture rethink. I have previously looked at ways
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Objects of Design #276: Three House Tea Light Lanterns



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tea light lanterns from cox and cox
tea light lanterns from cox and cox I do like a decoration as much as the next person but I'm not really wild about tinsel and baubles and all that sort of thing. I would much rather add a few pieces around the house that don't shout at me every time I walk past. Otherwise,
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Objects of Design #275: Festive Spirit Decanter



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festive spirit etched apothecary bottle from limelace.co.uk
festive spirit etched apothecary bottle from limelace.co.uk Right that's it. I have avoided all mention of the C word but it's the first of December and a new series of Objects of Design beckons. This month will be all about getting in the mood and will include everything from furniture for the spare room to
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