Design pick: Liberty flowers revival radio from Roberts
What? Liberty flowers revival radio from Roberts. Priced at £250.
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Save food from the fridge
Who? Jihyun David What? Jihyun David is a design studio based in Amsterdam and Turin by Jihyun Ryou and David Artuffo. Their project, “save food from the refrigerator”, explores alternatives to technology for food preservation. Through a small book, exhibitions and prototypes, they hope that these alternatives can be shared with the public, triggering a return to grass roots approach to food. When? On going Where? www.savefoodfromthefridge.com How? See website for more information
Vacheron Constantin 1972 Prestige
Who? Vacheron Constantin What? To celebrate its first Paris boutique, Vacheron Constantin has released the latest in the “1972” series – the 1972 Prestige. The new ultra-thin men’s watch is made in the iconic Vacheron Constantin asymmetric style with an 18k white gold case and brown alligator leather strap. Only 40 pieces are released. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Vacheron Constantin Paris Boutique, 2 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris How? See www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information Fly via KLM
Design pick: Halcyon table lamp from Kelly Wearstler
What? Halcyon table lamp from Kelly Wearstler. Priced at £550. Where? Available online from LuxDeco
Selfridges launches Work It campaign
Who? Selfridges What? In case you haven’t already seen, Selfridges have launched their Work It campaign to celebrate the working life. The campaign includes workshops, beauty treats, work outs and products that are designed to help you work better and perhaps even changing the way that you work. Sounds good to us. When? Now until June Where? Selfridges stores around the country How? For more information and to see the list of events, visit www.selfridges.com
Home pick: Pacific plates from Royal Doulton
What? Pacific plates. Priced at £36. Where? Available online from Royal Doulton
Culture | Design | Food | The perfect ten
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…