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Objects of Design #12: Tom Frost Espresso Cups

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
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Objects of Design #11: Zinc Containers

set of three zinc containers These zinc containers will bring an industrial feel to your kitchen with their slightly distressed metal finish. Use them for garlic and onions or fruit and veg, or even, as will probably be the case in our kitchen, for chucking all those random bits of tat that seem to appear
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Objects of Design #10: Ceramic Casserole

droog ceramic casserole: combine cookware and containers Those of you who have been paying attention (sit up at the back) will remember the clever Royal VKB serving tray from a couple of days ago which was designed by Gijs Bakker, the co-founder of Droog Design. Well now we're taking a closer look at Droog in
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Objects of Design #9: Breakfast in Bed Set

breakfast in bed set from loaf.com Well it is Saturday morning and what better way to start the day than with a little breakfast in bed. This pretty set comes in a wooden box and includes two of everything, including the napkins and matching rings and a jam bowl (how posh is that?). What a
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Objects of Design #8: Serving Tray

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
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Objects of Design #7: Pilo Metal Stool

rustic metal stool from nkuku Kitchens need stools. It's the room where people come together (and not just at parties) so there's always the need for an extra chair to perch on. Or for a small child to stand on so they can reach to stir their cake mix. Or  to pull up to the
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Objects of Design #6: Wooden Pots

choose which combination of bowls suits These little wooden pinch pots are just perfect for the kitchen. Use them for nibbles or cook's essentials including salt and pepper or chilli and garlic. I particularly like the one for olives and their stones. Designed by Lincoln Rivers, they were apparently inspired by the figure eight which
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Objects of Design #5: Sardine Run Water Jug

sardine run jug from howkapow Blue and white is such a classic combination and this jug, with its pattern of sardines, just brings a modern twist to that. Following on from yesterday's tea and coffee cannisters, it felt right to continue the drinks theme with this water jug. There is also a smaller milk jug
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Objects of Design #4: Tea and Coffee Storage Tins

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
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Objects of Design #3: Vintage Style Tray

vintage style cafe tray I do love a tray. Not just for carrying cups of tea and coffee but also for tidying and keeping things together in the kitchen. I have a silver tray full of glasses, a silver wooden tray full of fruit and a large bowl/tray full of, well, tat not to put
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Objects of Design #2: Kintsugi DIY Repair Kit

no more broken plates with this gold glue Every now and then the design shopper (that being me) comes across something so clever it's surprising that no-one thought of it before. And that, my friends, is this; gold glue. Kintsugi translates as “golden joinery” and this nifty little repair kit comes from the Netherlands (home
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