Who? Marks & Spencer
What? This mercury-effect glass bon bon jar from Marks & Spencer gives the feel of a vintage sweet shop and luxury Christmases all at once. It makes us go all giddy with childish delight. But whether you’re filling it with hard-boiled sweets or potpourri, it makes a great decorative centrepiece. Priced at £55.
When? Available now
Who? Food Safari What? With the arrival of autumn, so too comes the mushroom season. It’s also the perfect time to attend a mushroom foraging course with Food Safari. Guests will have the opportunity to forage for mushrooms, learn about different ways to cook and preserve the fruits of their forage as well as enjoy a lunch at British Larder in Suffolk. Priced at £160 per person. When? 19th October Where? Rendlesham Forest, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk How? For more information, see www.foodsafari.co.uk
Who? Ethan K What? If you like to travel in luxury, then you can’t travel without the seriously covetable new alligator trolley from Ethan K. The trolley is made from Mississippiensis alligator skin from the USA, measures 47 x 35 x 20cm and is available in green and black. Priced at £16,500 When? Available by order only Where? Available from www.ethan-k.com How? Visit website for more information
There’s a few things that make winter less cold, harsh and unbearable. Hot drinks is one that will always offer comfort. The open hearth is another. But if you’re out and about, nothing beats a fur-trim. The fluffy and luxuriously soft fur, whether faux or real, give the semblance of being curled up in bed. On the right coat or jacket, it can also look decidedly stylish without being over the top. And even better? A few of these are currently on sale. Sounds good? Start here: Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders Priced at £150. Currently on sale. Available from House of Fraser Lucy gilet…
Our favourite seats in the house are often not the spacious sofas but those stand alone armchairs. Why? Because we love the promise of personal space that comes from their made-for-one premise. Added to that is the fact that they are often much more daring in design. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few of our favourite contemporary armchairs. Maya armchair from Darlings of Chelsea The Maya chair from Darlings of Chelsea is perfect for those who like to lean. The slight asymmetric shape and the addition of a table top makes it a great seat for relaxing with a good book and a nice cup of tea. Oh,…
Who? London Design Festival What? The London Design Festival is returning to the capital this September with over 300 separate events, true to its theme of “Design is Everywhere”. This year’s landmark project is the Endless Stair, which will be exhibiting outside of the Tate Modern. There are also smaller partner projects showcasing a mix of product and conceptual designs. When? 14-22nd September Where? Various venues around London How? Visit www.londondesignfestival.com for more information
So you’ve seen The Call, the first short film from BoConcept with Mads Mikkelsen. Well, the second installation is now available. Entitled The Guest, this new short film features Serbian-Danish actor Dejan Čukić alongside Mads Mikkelsen. Without giving anything away, it’s similarly comedic but with a furnishing design twist. Click play to watch this second, tongue in cheek, short film from our sponsors, BoConcept. Post sponsored by BoConcept
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