Volume II

Now look, I do realise that it’s hardly the weather to be talking about garden hoses but these made me smile and it’s definitely the weather to be encouraging smiling. Not to mention the fact that in ten minutes there’ll probably a hosepipe ban. Inspired by the handbags of Hermes, Mulberry and Chanel, the Swedish…

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Well it may not feel like spring but the shops seem to think it is and who are we to argue? There may still be a decidedly wintry chill in the air, but what the new collections have landed and what that does mean is new stuff to look at, admire and wish for. And,…

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This a story of a bicycle. But before you start complaining that I’ve gone completely off message (and God knows I can barely ride a bike never mind own one) it is also the story of what may be the most beautiful office you will ever see. Certainly today. Possibly even this week. This is…

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Today’s new discovery is A Rum Fellow, a site selling homewares and accessories from all over the world. It’s a real mix of vintage and contemporary so you will find 20th century French design next to handwoven rugs from Brazil and Peruvian chairs. The Huanca chair, pictured above, is a Danish chair by Kai Kristiansen…

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Yes, a large cardboard box. But this box, which costs (let’s get that bit over with right away) £2,900, contains 43 of the best, most beautiful and useful kitchen utensils from around the world. It was created by Isabelle Mathez and Frederic Winkle whose daughter left home and tried to make off with the contents of…

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I’m a huge fan of Danish Designer Tine K who manages to mix a diverse range of Scandinavian, French and Asian influences into something that feels so completely fresh and modern that I want all of it. And I’m not the only one. From single shop in Denmark, opened when she was 22, there are…

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Aren’t these mirrors gorgeous? I am indebted to Twitter follower @HazeW for pointing these out to me. She tweeted me a picture when asking what sort of table she should put underneath. For the record I suggested buying a couple of brass brackets and then stretching some leather over piece of wood to make a…

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In addition to my search for the perfect sofa (there is now a definitive shortlist of three) I am constantly fantasy shopping for the perfect desk, to go in the fantasy loft … I know, but hey it’s February you do what you can to get through the winter and in my case it’s dream…

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I was introduced to this company last week after I wrote about Offkut and their rather lovely wood and brass lamps made from reclaimed materials. Shortly after the post went live up popped Richard and Andrew from Salvation Furniture wanting to show me their furniture. I immediately went off for a browse – as you…

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