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I saw these shots of Kate Spade’s house by Todd Selby a while ago, and am becoming increasingly obsessed with her headboard. When I was in my twenties I had bright yellow sheet, pillows and duvet that we nicknamed the “The Big Yellow”. This headboard feels like the grown up version… Love it.
Via. Oh Happy Day
Skitsch is the home to a number of international designers who design functional and creative stuff for your home. Love the Midas Collection above from Front, where simple, elegant glass carafes and glasses are dipped in a gold bath. I’d use the carafe as a beautiful vase.
With workshops in Battersea and down the road in Brick Lane, I’m seeing more and more of Unto This Last with their imitable style of tables, storage and lighting. Local, unique and affordable. Good stuff.
So not being able to stretch to 4 grand for a Damian Hirst butterfly print, inspired me to look for a more affordable version. These are just the job from Rocket St. George… the blue one is called “Papilio Ulysses Telegonus“. I know someone who might who might quite like that Mr. Ulysses.
Images. Rockett St. George
Love the idea of bringing out the cheese this Christmas on these platters by HemDing Vintage. All handles are old garden forks/spades so no two plates are the same. Very cool.
Image. theo-theo.com
I’ve been looking for a simple sideboard to go in our lounge for a while and finally had this delivered despite the snow. Found it at The Old Cinema in Chiswick, which is a bit of a haven for anyone that likes to fill their homes with vintage finds.
Refreshing approach to stationery and gifts at KnockKnock. Particular like the Personal Library Kit and the Breakup Recovery Kit. Can imagine many a teenage girl wearing the “heartbroken” bracelet with pride.
Via. Ffffound.com
We’ve all heard the stories about how kids receive expensive presents for Christmas and they end up playing with the box it came in. Well, if you’re a child this must be the best cardboard box ever… really good for small flats and all folds up to store in small places. A brilliant idea. My Space is designed by product designer Liya Mairson.
Via. Designboom
It’s not often I see a good bauble. These contemporary ceramic Spot the Dog ones from Reiko Kaneko however, are adorable… and they even do bespoke ones where you can have your own picture on them.
Also, rather like the lip tease and drip tease range:
Areaware do a range of stuff by Harry Allen. I first came across him when I bought a pair of his Gran’s candlesticks, but he’s probably best known for his real pig piggy banks. I’ve got my eyes on this skate doorstop tho. He describes his style as “making life more thoughtful and beautiful”. How nice… shouldn’t we all.
Image. Areaware
What a good idea to redesign the boring light bulb. Creating something you don’t need to hide away under a lampshade, it’s energy saving and lasts 8 times longer than a normal bulb. Thankfully they’re going to launch a bayonet version soon, as at the moment the Plumen is only available in screwcap.
Note. I think this picture is from the Cat & Mutton, worth a visit if you’re in Broadway Market.
Image. Plumen
You’ve probably heard of Lee Broom as he’s been hitting the headlines recently having won two awards at The British Design Awards 2010. He’s mainly known for his interiors of bars and clubs, but getting noticed more for his furniture and lighting. The decanter lights above are genius. Seriously now.
I first came across Seletti in Selfridges when I bought the porcelain bucket. They’re probably best known for challenging conceptions with permanent versions of everyday stuff, like porcelain egg cartons or the glass water bottle. Much more to them tho, loving the ceiling hung coat rack.
I was at Highroad House, Chiswick recently and it reminded me how much I love Ilse Crawford‘s stuff. She has been talking about the emotional response to design and brands for years and continually creates charming environments for us to eat, sleep and live in. It’s like wearing a new frock or getting your hair done, it all makes you feel good.
I’m collecting pairs of vintage tea cups… I like hunting for them and collecting different types, rather than buying a full set. Most of them I have found in Vintage Heaven on Columbia Road. You have to go fairly regularly as the turn around on stock is really fast, but this also means there is new stuff all the time. This shop is definitely in my black book.
There’s quite a trend at the moment for animal or bird accessories for the home. Quite a few of my friends have the pigeon lamp and I noticed that Debenhams have bought out an affordable Ella lamp from Ben Di Lisi, inspired by his French Bulldog. However, leading the way must be Mooli with the rabbit lamp above or the pig table or if you have a few grand and a few inches to spare the horse lamp pretty much trumps them all!
Image. Mooli
Donna Wilson’s cushions are so lovely. Really homely, I still love my little faces ones on my sofa.
There is some great lighting around at the moment, I particularly like these bowler and top hat lights by British designer Jake Phipps. I love the proud Britishness of them and they would add lots of character to a hallway. Heal’s stock them or you can buy direct from his London based studio. I don’t have a garden, but his wooden love seat would look great in an ample sized garden corner too.
Images via. Jake Phipps
We live in a little flat in East London and this coat rack from The Conran Shop would be great in the hallway. I like that you can put hats and stuff on the top.
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