Who? Sabichi
What? We love how this wire fruit basket resembles a vase and a basket all at once. It’s simple but elegant design captures a little of both. So if fruits be your flowers then it’s the perfect piece for your kitchen counter or your living room. Priced at £4.50.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from Sabichi
How? Buy now from Sabichi
Pure Vanilla provides an in-depth guide to vanilla including its species, origins, history and tasting notes. The author, Shauna Sever, is an American baking blogger and former investigative journalist and TV presenter. There are 85 recipes in the book, split into six chapters (breakfasts, cakes and pies, cookies and bars, candies and confections, custards and creams, drinks), across 160 pages. Here are a few facts about vanilla from the book: The Totonac Indians were credited as the first to discover vanilla. They then introduced their techniques for working with vanilla to their conquerors the Aztecs. Vanilla was produced exclusively in Mexico until 1836 when the secrets of its pollination was…
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 Where? Available online from Cachette How? Buy now from Cachette
Who? Paperchase What? Maybe we’re the only ones carrying our laptops around but we can’t live without a really good laptop bag. That’s why we are totally coveting the Rika lace laptop bag from Paperchase right now. The subtle, racy design adds just a hint of feminine touch to this practical bag. Even if you are all business. Priced at £20. When? Available now Where? Available online from Paperchase How? Buy now from Paperchase
Who? Calvin Nicholls What? Canadian artist Calvin Nicholls, who specialises in nature and wildlife pieces, uses paper to create sculptures of his subjects. The paper sculptures are 3-D, framed and are produced according to commissions. There’s also a selection of prints available to purchase. Price depends on complexity and size of piece commissioned. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.calvinnicholls.com How? Contact for consultation
Who? Sonny’s Kitchen What? Since Phil Howard of the two Michelin-starred The Square took over Sonny’s Kitchen, the team has been slowly breathing life back into this Barnes favourite. Gone are the plates of boring vegetables. Instead, you will find foie gras and chicken liver parfait, wild mushroom croustillant and roasted stone bass. But, there’s nothing stuffy about the place and it’s still a local mainstay. When? Open now Where? 94 Church Rd, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ How? For reservations call 0208 7480 393
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
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