Who? Cachette
What? There’s something quirky about this candle stick shaped candle from Cachette – perhaps that it’s such a familiar make up that it’s almost too uncanny to find out it’s made entirely of wax. But, that’s the charm of it. And it’s available in 12 colours too. Take it to the dinner table and it will surely be a talking point. Priced at €17.
When? Available now
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Moleskine What? If the sweet stuff is what you’re into then you can’t be without the new dessert journal from Moleskine. With four themed tabbed sections, three bookmark ribbons, double expandable inner pocket, it’s the only thing you’ll need to keep your dessert recipes in check. Now, to start baking… When? Available now Where? Available online from Moleskine How? Buy now from Moleskine
So we know it’s a little early to be talking Autumn/Winter 2015 when we’re barely out of spring but the Bertoni1949 AW15 collection is available for preview, and it’s gorgeous, so why not? Founded in 1949, Bertoni is a luxury Italian brand specialising in hard luggage and leather goods. And everything is handmade in Italy. The new collection, unveiled during Milan Fashion Week, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional shapes and materials. Expect everything from alligator and python to zebra-striped hair calf leather. The idea was to have a Women’s Collection that’s both feminine and forceful and to extend that into luggage and trunks. There are six designs in…
Who? Habitat What? This Cassiopea angular tumbler makes a fun addition to the contemporary home. We love the fact that it looks like you’ve given the glass a good squeeze, cracking its shell. But it’s not just an optical illusion, the quirky design is in the shape too. This highly unusual tumbler is also available in three different colours. Priced at £2.50 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Who? Sawyer Europe What? Outdoor specialists, Sawyer Europe, have recently released the ultimate water filter. The Sawyer water filter is small enough to be carried, designed to fit most water bottles and can be attached to a tap to filter mains water. Most impressively, it promises safe drinking water anywhere in the world with a guarantee of 1 million gallons of water. Priced at £60. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at sawyereurope.com How? Available online
Who? Pebble What? Pebble, the project that raised the most money ever on crowd-funding site Kickstarter, is finally a reality. As well as being a swim-proof watch, it also syncs with iPhone or Android devices, allowing users to wirelessly operate the phone and be alerted by incoming calls and messages. Priced at $150. When? Pre-order now, shipping from 23rd January Where? Exclusively at getpebble.com How? Buy online
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