Who? LuxDeco
What? This shagreen matchstriker has to be the best looking fire maker we’ve ever seen. Made from brass with a resin polish, it gives a light stingray effect, highlighted by the chocolate brown rims. It’s effortlessly cool whether in a drawing room, smoking lounge or out on the patio. Pass the cigars please. Priced at £195.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from LuxDeco
How? Buy now from LuxDeco
Who? South Place Hotel What? Few hotels in the City of London are as design-led as D&D’s South Place Hotel. The 80 bedroom luxury hotel is designed by Allies and Morrison with interiors by Conran + Partners, taking inspiration from all aspects of London life. Specially commissioned art and installations can be found throughout the hotel’s public areas and suites. When? Open now Where? 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF www.southplacehotel.com How? Reservations are available online Ten photos from South Place Hotel
Who? Claire Eglizaud and Paul Moreau What? French couple Claire Eglizaud and Paul Moreau are the designers behind the homeware label Super which focuses on cushions inspired by animals. For the UK, they have launched exclusively to Dovetail-Living. In France, they also run Bonjour Mon Coussin which specialises in cushions and other homeware items with a food inspiration. When? Available now Where? www.dovetail-living.com and www.bonjourmoncoussin.com How? Visit websites for more information
Who? Finlay & Co What? Purveyors of handmade wooden sunglasses Finlay & Co are adding to their collection of shades with a new wood – walnut. The warm walnut wood will be fashioned into Finlay & Co’s classic styles, Ledbury and Bosworth. The designs are also available in zebrano, rosewood and ebony. Finlay & Co sunglasses start from £105. When? Available now Where? Available online at www.finlayandco.com How? Visit website for more information
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
So you’ve seen The Call, the first short film from BoConcept with Mads Mikkelsen. Well, the second installation is now available. Entitled The Guest, this new short film features Serbian-Danish actor Dejan Čukić alongside Mads Mikkelsen. Without giving anything away, it’s similarly comedic but with a furnishing design twist. Click play to watch this second, tongue in cheek, short film from our sponsors, BoConcept. Post sponsored by BoConcept
KEEP IT SIMPLE, MAKE IT INTERESTING – Don’t clutter. Mix traditional and modern; for example, a modern piece of art looks great in a classical setting. Don’t be afraid of bold colour and bold texture. SIZE MATTERS – Say goodbye to lots of little bits of furniture and hello to a couple of larger scale choice pieces. ACCESSORISE – The one accessory I couldn’t live without is white flowers – they bring life to a space. If in doubt, add white orchids – it never fails. I also love using groups of objects of different sizes as it creates interest. WALLS AND CEILINGS – Art is a must for creating…
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