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Objects Of Design #357: Knitted Pouf

dark grey knitted rope pouf by John Rocha for Debenhams Chunky knits show no sign of going out of fashion since I last wrote about them here so this new addition to the range makes me very happy indeed. Perfect as a little extra seat that can be stashed away when not needed or, probably more
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Objects Of Design #356: Nest of Tables

  nest of tables from Plumo Part of the art of keeping cosy is settling down in a comfy chair with everything you need in reach so that you don't have to keep getting up and down. These kidney-shaped tables with a vintage finish are perfect for that. Painted in three different shades of grey,
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Objects Of Design #355: Ella Doran Rugs

Geo carved rug by Ella Doran for Woven Ground British designer Ella Doran has teamed up with Woven Ground to produce a new range of stunning rugs. The design of this one above is based on her photographs of architectural wall panels.Each one is hand tufted and made from 100 per cent New Zealand wool.
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Objects Of Design #350: Fur Cushions

The Carlucci di Chivasso collection for JAB- Anstoetz Imagine snuggling into these gorgeous fur cushions on a cold winter's day. Cushions like this are the perfect seasonal buy. Dig them out from the cupboard in November (or perhaps at the end of October when the clocks go back and the nights officially draw in) and
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Objects Of Design #349: Alpaca Throw

Håstens Alpaca Throws Just look at these gorgeous alpaca throws. I think I might wear them as well as drape them over a sofa or armchair. Perfect for keeping those bitter February winds at bay, these come in these five gorgeous shades including rich indigo (so on trend for 2013) as well as the warm
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Objects Of Design #348: Grey Pink Chair

snuggle up in a cosy armchair Sometimes the only thing that works during the winter months is a cosy chair, a good book and a mug (or glass) of a little something you fancy. Here's the chair, you can choose your own book and we'll come to the mugs soon. This vintage chair has been
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Objects Of Design #347: Round Velvet Cushions

round velvet cushions Nothing says luxury like a dash of velvet and these cushions are perfect. Choose from ice blue, slate grey or white. Marianne Brandi, of DAY home, once told me that the Danes think nothing of changing their soft furnishings to go with seasons. In the same way that we change our clothes
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Objects Of Design #345: AA Butterfly Chair

The AA Butterfly chair designed in 1938 is a classic Designed in 1938, this chair now has a permanent place in MoMa in New York. Choose from either the black legs or chrome depending on your preference. It was inspired by Le Corbusier, one of the pioneers of modern architecture, with whom its three designers ( Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy,
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Objects Of Design #344: Mayuri Bed Throw

hand-embroidered bed throw The art to keeping cosy during the long winter months (and is it just me or do they seem to be getting longer every year?) is layering. Different layers in different textiles – think velvet, linen, cotton and fur. The other day we looked at a fur throw for those really bitter
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Objects Of Design #342: Sausage Dog

guard from the draughts You might be lucky enough to live in a house with no draughts. Might as well stop reading here then. For the rest of us, this gorgeous lavender filled sausage dog will guard the room from those biting draughts that are a feature of the British winter and the Victorian house.
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Objects Of Design #341: Luxurious Fur Throw

keep February at bay with this luxurious faux fur throw Well, if we're talking about keeping cosy then this faux bear fur throw is probably the best solution for that. This'll keep February at bay. Throw is over the bed, drape it along the back of the sofa and then wrap it around yourself, pour
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Objects Of Design #339: Picture Frame Pillowcase

cotton pillowcase made Portugal I don't normally hold with comedy bed linen. All that Mr and Mrs stuff is a bit of a cliche now but I do like this. It's  slightly more subtle than the usual nudge nudge wink wink line and, frankly, I rather like the idea that I can be a beautifully
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Objects Of Design #338: Flannel Bedding

Cosy nights: flannel bedding There was a bit of a twitterstorm a couple of weeks ago when it first emerged that flannel bedding has made a comeback. A press release from Debenhams said that sales of the traditional sheets, probably last popular in WWII, are soaring. They put it down to the rising cost of
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