Design pick: The tea garden three piece tea set from Wedgwood
What? The tea garden three piece tea set in green tea and mint. Also available in raspberry, lemon & ginger and blackberry & apple. Priced at £70.
Similar Posts
Home pick: Hand-woven cloche and tray from The White Company
Who? The White Company What? Take advantage of what little good weather we have by enjoying a spot of al fresco dining at home – even if it’s nothing more than cheeses, crackers and wine. We love this rustic looking hand-woven rattan cloche and tray from The White Company. You can stack up light bites inside and keep those pesky insects at bay until you’re ready to feast. Priced at £55. When? Available now Where? Available online from The White Company How? Buy now from The White Company
Design pick: Cassiopea angular tumbler from Habitat
Who? Habitat What? This Cassiopea angular tumbler makes a fun addition to the contemporary home. We love the fact that it looks like you’ve given the glass a good squeeze, cracking its shell. But it’s not just an optical illusion, the quirky design is in the shape too. This highly unusual tumbler is also available in three different colours. Priced at £2.50 each. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Design pick: Chelsom Silver Sculpture Wall Light
Who? Chelsom What? Add an extra glow to your living room with this silver sculpted wall feature from lighting design specialists Chelsom. Made from hand-forged iron with a Florentine Antique silver leaf coating, it’s an elegant way to brighten any room. Priced at £512. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa-Home How? Buy now from Occa-Home
Pebble, the watch that syncs up
Who? Pebble What? Pebble, the project that raised the most money ever on crowd-funding site Kickstarter, is finally a reality. As well as being a swim-proof watch, it also syncs with iPhone or Android devices, allowing users to wirelessly operate the phone and be alerted by incoming calls and messages. Priced at $150. When? Pre-order now, shipping from 23rd January Where? Exclusively at getpebble.com How? Buy online
Design pick: Burgundy herringbone suitcase from Ted Baker
What? Burgundy herringbone suitcase from Ted Baker. Priced at £245 for 75L capacity. Also available in bigger and smaller sizes. Where? Available online from Ted Baker or from House of Fraser
Ten of the best contemporary armchairs
Our favourite seats in the house are often not the spacious sofas but those stand alone armchairs. Why? Because we love the promise of personal space that comes from their made-for-one premise. Added to that is the fact that they are often much more daring in design. With that in mind, we’ve picked a few of our favourite contemporary armchairs. Maya armchair from Darlings of Chelsea The Maya chair from Darlings of Chelsea is perfect for those who like to lean. The slight asymmetric shape and the addition of a table top makes it a great seat for relaxing with a good book and a nice cup of tea. Oh,…