Design pick: Marble tiled geometric wall clock from Karlsson
What? Marble tiled geometric wall clock from Karlsson. Priced at £65.
What? Marble tiled geometric wall clock from Karlsson. Priced at £65.
Who? Parmigiani Fleurier and Lalique What? Parmigiani Fleurier and Lalique have collaborated to create that could be said to be the ultimate show piece – a special edition 15-day table clock. The design of the clock allows you to see the mechanics of this intricate Swiss timepiece while the fine crystal work shows off the inner-workings in exquisite detail. The clock is available in clear, red, blue as well as a very limited black crystal edition. Prices from £66,500. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? For more information, seewww.parmigiani.ch
Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…
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…
Who? La Cornue What? Artisan kitchen furnishing designers La Cornue have recently revealed their first new collection for 30 years. Designed by French architect Jean Michel Wilmotte, W is a very contemporary and minimalist range with La Cornue’s usual high-spec features and individual craftsmanship. Price for the full set start from £27,500. When? Available now Where? Showroom at Divertimenti, 227-229 Brompton Road, London SW3 2EP How? Visit www.lacornue.com for more information
Who? Vacheron Constantin What? Vacheron Constantin’s latest collection of time pieces, the aptly titled “The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac”, makes a perfect gift for Chinese New Year. Currently released is the “Year of the Snake” watch, available in a platinum or pink gold case. Only 12 pieces are released for each model. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Vacheron Constantin boutiques How? See www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information
Who? GlobalGig What? Have wifi on your terms with GlobalGig, the new gadget that gives you your own wifi hotspot. For a monthly subscription, GlobalGig will give you wifi access for up to five devices. The service is currently available in the USA, Australia, UK, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, Sweden and Hong Kong with more destinations being rolled out. When? Available now Where? Available from www.globalgig.com How? Visit website for more information
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