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
Who? Eddingtons What? If you need some extra counter-top space in your kitchen and a nifty way to get your food to the table then this Lambourn Butcher’s Trolley could be just the thing. Made of solid beech, the trolley is sturdy and practical and it comes with three wicker baskets giving it a lovely country home feel. Priced at £895. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from
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
POWER DRESS – Whether it’s for a life-changing meeting, job interview or a business trip, the classic combination of a dark, solid or slightly pinstriped suit with a bold-coloured tie is the cornerstone of every man’s power wardrobe. Though teaming a dark suit with a classic white shirt allows you to choose almost any tie pairing short of one with bright yellow polka dots, a traditional yet impeccably cut deep-red tie has been a go-to “power” look since John Kennedy wore the pairing in his first presidential debate. FIND THE SMART CASUAL BALANCE – Smart or business casual has become a buzzword that dictates anything from work wear to dinner…
Who? London Design Festival What? The London Design Festival is returning to the capital this September with over 300 separate events, true to its theme of “Design is Everywhere”. This year’s landmark project is the Endless Stair, which will be exhibiting outside of the Tate Modern. There are also smaller partner projects showcasing a mix of product and conceptual designs. When? 14-22nd September Where? Various venues around London How? Visit www.londondesignfestival.com for more information
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
There’s a bit of a magpie in all of us when it comes to jewellery and there’s some great pieces this season. So to help combat the dreary weather outside (trust us, it works), we’ve picked ten pieces that will bring with them the feel of spring. Neo Bourgeoise metal lace and embroidery earrings from Les Nereides Inspired by Art Nouveau, these Neo Bourgeoise earrings from Les Nereides combine delicate brass lace with rhinestones, glass, pearls and beads. It’s as bohemian as it is glamorous. Priced at £209.45. Available from Forzieri Palazzo Tahitian pearl ring from Zangara Italian design Zangara has thoughtfully used the natural feel of coral, created from…
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