Who? Alex Randall Artist Lighting
What? Alex Randall is all about the quirky side of lighting. She creates bespoke and one-off pieces for private and commercial clients using mixed media to create stunning light displays. Her previous work has included lights created from telephones, dresses and birds.
When? Available now and by commission
Where? Bespoke services and stockists at www.alexrandall.co.uk
How? See website for more information
Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…
Who? Studio William What? British cutlery company Studio William has recently launched their version of the steak knife – dubbed the “Meat Blade”. The 18/10 stainless steel blade carries a precise 35 degree cutting edge angle, designed to slice through meat without serration. Priced at £120 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Available at Harrods or www.studiowilliam.com How? Buy in store or online
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
Who? Cachette What? We love these quirky origami lamps from Cachette; folded from one piece of “butterfly paper” and available in eight different colours, there’s just something decidedly zen about them. Made in Holland, the lamps come with a porcelain bulb socket, for E27 eco-friendly bulbs, and textile covered cable. Priced at £73,23. When? Available now Where? Available online from Cachette How? Buy now from Cachette
Who? Made.com What? We love the smooth, flowing shape of this Rhapsody bedside table lamp from Made.com. Designed by Cristiana Ionescu, it’s made to be functional first – they say that it “diffuses a gentle ambient light to help you switch off”. We say this is elegant, switched on design. Priced at £29. When? Available now Where? Available online from Made.com How? Buy now from Made.com
Who? Projects Watches What? Literally look at time differently with this Twirler watch in black from Projects Watches. Designed by Johannes Lindner, the watch is inspired by the floating concept of time. The hands of the watch seem to constantly spiral at an angle but perfect aligns with the index marks each time. It’s going to take some getting used to but why be so set in stone? Priced at £105. When? Available now Where? Available online from Twisted Time How? Buy now from Twisted Time
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