Who? Elia Mangia
What? Elia Mangia is an Italian designer who specialises in furniture design. His project, “Critter” (produced by Skitsch), is a free standing kitchen created from solid ash wood and stainless steel, with a stove, worktop and even a sink. It’s designed to be easily assembled and disassembled with only eight screws holding the structure together.
When? Available now
Where? Available through eliamangia.com
How? See website for more information
Who? Vacheron Constantin What? Vacheron Constantin have unveiled a new exhibit entitled “Travels & Adornments”, which features over 40 historical horological adornments from around the world. The watches showcase the journey through time, and across the globe, of horological artistry. A must-see for fans of haute horology. When? Until the end of October 2014, by appointment only Where? Maison Vacheron Constantin, 7 Quai de l’Ile, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland How? For more information, see www.vacheron-constantin.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Hotel Principe Di Savoia What? Hotel Principe Di Savoia has now started offering “A Road to Leonardo” package, allowing guests to explore the cultural side of Milan. The package includes a three hour guided tour of some of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, transport to and from the historical centre of Milan as well as accommodation and breakfast. Room rates are from €480 per room per night, for a minimum stay of two nights. When? Available year round Where? Piazza della Repubblica, 17 20124 Milan, Italy www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com How? To book, call +39 02 6230 4007 Fly via KLM
Who? Salter What? If you’ve been inspired to bake by the latest series of Great British Bake Off and want to get things just right then you must look to the new Heston Blumenthal Precision Range by Salter. You will certainly find it hard to do without the Dual Platform Precision Scale which has a larger platform for heavier ingredients like flour and a precision plate for small measurements like sugar. When? Available now Where? Available on Amazon How? Purchase online
What? Husky throw from Missoni Home. Priced at £262. Where? Available online from Amara
Who? Samsonite What? The Design My Samsonite competition is back. This year, one winner from each theme will be awarded a Cosmolite suitcase, and the overall five best theme designs will receive the grand prize of an exciting trip to a European city of their choice (up to the value of €1,500). Samsonite will also produce a limited edition of Cosmolite suitcases featuring one or more eye-catching designs from the five Grand Prize Winners. When? Competition runs until 14th March 2014 Where? Submit your entry online How? For more information, visit www.samsonite.com
Who? Eichholtz What? We love the unusual design of this Smythson coffee table from Eichholtz, featuring surfaces of different heights created from oak on a zinc frame. It’s a great addition to the lounge and gives new meaning to the phrase coffee table. Well, who said coffee tables had to be all flat anyway? This one is definitely far from boring. Priced at £1,900. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home
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