Who? Mango Bikes
What? Purveyors of quirky bikes should look out for Mango Bikes. The company allows you to customise your own bike with bright neon colours and different components before being put together for you and delivered to your door. There are of course pre-built models available too. Prices start from £269.
When? Available now
Where? Exclusively at www.mangobikes.co.uk
How? Visit website for more information
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
Who? Michiel Cornelissen What? Michiel Cornelissen is a designer based in the Netherlands who creates jewellery, homewares and electronic accessories. His creation, the “36 pencil bowl”, is simple, multi-functional and customisable. The bowl is available with or without pencil and starts from 29.00 € excluding VAT. When? Available now Where? On line from michielcornelissen.com How? For more information, see website
Who? Armani/Casa What? A three course lunch at Novikov plus presentation of the latest collection from Armani/Casa, the home design branch of the Armani group. £50. When? 22nd November 2012 Where? Novikov, 50A Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA www.novikovrestaurant.co.uk How? Call Novikov on 0207 3994330 to book
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
Who? Radley What? We love how handy this Bloomsbury grab bag from Radley is. New to the range and available in five different colours, it has retractable handles which helps to transform this bag from a handbag into a clutch and vice versa. What’s even better is that Radley have just launched their new personalisation service. It’s perfect for a Christmas gift or to treat yourself. Priced at £119. When? Available now Where? Available online from Radley How? Buy now from Radley
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…
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