Design pick: Mini apple candle gift set from DL & Co
What? Mini apple candle gift set from DL & Co. Priced at £90.
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Home pick: spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer
Who? Marks & Spencer What? Sometimes all that’s between food at home and food in a restaurant is great plates. That’s why we love this spring meadow platter from Marks & Spencer. Don’t think the floral design makes a too-delicate-to-use plate, though, as this earthenware plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Now, who’s cooking dinner? Priced at £15. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer
Watch: The Guest, a short film from BoConcept
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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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…
Home pick: Hand-woven cloche and tray from The White Company
Who? The White Company What? Take advantage of what little good weather we have by enjoying a spot of al fresco dining at home – even if it’s nothing more than cheeses, crackers and wine. We love this rustic looking hand-woven rattan cloche and tray from The White Company. You can stack up light bites inside and keep those pesky insects at bay until you’re ready to feast. Priced at £55. When? Available now Where? Available online from The White Company How? Buy now from The White Company
QOOQ, the kitchen tablet
Who? QOOQ What? French cooking tablet QOOQ is now available for the first time outside of France. Launched in America earlier this year, QOOQ is the first touchscreen tablet of its kind to be created specifically for the kitchen. It comes pre-loaded with 1000 recipes and videos with chefs and promises to be waterproof. Priced at $399 with recipe upgrades available. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.qooq.com/en How? Buy online
Fabulous creations at Clerkenwell Design Week
Who? Clerkenwell Design Week What? For some of the best designs in the world, stay right here in London and visit the upcoming Clerkenwell Design Week. This year there will be over 60 showrooms offering high-end contemporary design. There’s also a fringe program of debates, presentations and workshops. Tickets are free. When? 21st to 23rd May Where? Farmiloe Building, 34, St John Street, London EC1M 4AY and around Clerkenwell How? Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information
