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Mona Rousette AW13
Who? Mona Rousette What? Tunisia-born artist and designer Mona Rousette has recently unveiled her latest collection of scarves, shawls and ties. Rousette had been a painter for some 15 years before turning her hand to design. The autumn/winter 2013 collection is Rousette’s second collection and is comprised of a mix of silk and wool with prints inspired by romance and life. When? Available later this year Where? Available from lecarreensoie.com How? Visit www.monaroussette.fr for more information
Cushion focus from Claire Eglizaud and Paul Moreau
Who? Claire Eglizaud and Paul Moreau What? French couple Claire Eglizaud and Paul Moreau are the designers behind the homeware label Super which focuses on cushions inspired by animals. For the UK, they have launched exclusively to Dovetail-Living. In France, they also run Bonjour Mon Coussin which specialises in cushions and other homeware items with a food inspiration. When? Available now Where? www.dovetail-living.com and www.bonjourmoncoussin.com How? Visit websites for more information
Design pick: Architettura Room Spray from Liberty London
Who? Fornasetti Profumi What? Fill your home with the signature scent of Fornasetti Profumi’s luxurious Otto. The woody fragrance incorporates Mediterranean herbs and incense and is housed in a stylish ceramic vessel that can be re-used. Use it to perfume your home or as a decorative touch. Priced at £85 for 100ml. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty London How? Buy now from Liberty London
Design pick: Fluorescent tube light from Seletti
Who? Seletti What? These fluorescent tube lights from Seletti give a whole new meaning to the word night-light. We love their futurist flare but we also love the fact that they can easily be moved to highlight the parts of your room that you want. Plus, they’re available in five different colours. Need we say more? Priced at £35 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Heal’s How? Buy now from Heal’s
Extraordinary stories about ordinary things
Who? London Design Museum What? The London Design Museum is due to unveil its new permanent collection titled “Extraordinary stories about ordinary things”. The new exhibition will uncover key designs that have shaped the modern world and features furniture, product, fashion, transport and architecture alongside a selection of prototypes, models and specially commissioned films. When? From 30th January Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD designmuseum.org How? See website for more information
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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
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…
