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Design pick: Barrington weather vane from Garden Trading
Who? Garden Trading What? Add a little old fashioned chicness to your roof with this Barrington weather vane from Garden Trading. Don’t worry, it won’t look as though you’ve just added an obtrusive new thing to your roof as it’s already been given the aged-metal once over. A perfect little addition to your urban pad or country home. Priced at £45. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amara How? Buy now from Amara
Refurbished The Georgian now open
Who? Harrods What? The historic restaurant at Harrods, The Georgian, has recently reopened following a refurbishment, completed in collaboration with bespoke interior designer Christopher Guy Harrison. The designer produced over 500 items for the refurbishment, which takes its inspiration from the 1920s and 30s. To coincide with the reopening, The Georgian has also revamped its Afternoon Tea menu, including a classic Champagne Afternoon Tea featuring Harrods Rosé Champagne. When? Open now Where? 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL How? For more information, see www.harrods.com
Home pick: Helena tea egg from Georg Jensen
What? Helena tea egg from Georg Jensen. Priced at £35. Where? Available online from Houseology
Accessories pick: Panther purple and gold bangle from Halcyon Days
Who? Halcyon Days What? This panther purple and gold bangle from Halcyon Days is utterly stylish. No wonder. It’s designed in collaboration with Michael Roberts, former Fashion Editor of The Sunday Times and Style Director of Tatler. Need we say more? Well ok, just that there are also other striking pieces on the “Panthers by Michael Roberts” collection. Priced at £175. When? Available now Where? Available online from Halcyon Days How? Buy now from Halcyon Days
Mobiado – a marble mobile phone
Who? Mobiado What? Canadian mobile phone company Mobiado, creators of the first phone to use meteorite, has recently released the Grand Touch Executive. This is the first mobile phone to be created from a stone hybrid material with solid wood options also available. The Grand Touch Executive is available in 5 styles: Burl, Cocobolo, Ebony, Granite, and Marble and features 50 carats of sapphire crystal. When? Available now. Where? From various distributors around the world How? The list of distributors is available to view at www.mobiado.com/distributors.html
Anna Koska, a food illustrator
Who? Anna Koska What? Illustrator Anna Koska specialises in food illustrations and occasionally oil paintings. Her work has appeared in over 100 books and she’s regularly commissioned to create canvases for restaurants, interior designers and private collectors alike. Prices vary according to medium and size. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.annakoskaillustration.com How? Contact for more information Ten tips on painting food by Anna Koska