Gift pick: Coastal living tea light giftset from Yankee Candle
What? Coastal living tea light giftset from Yankee Candle. Priced at £15.
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Design pick: The Squirrel set from Nicky James
Who? Nicky James What? As regular travellers, we know that being on the road can get a little tedious – especially when it comes to waiting for your luggage. That’s why we love this set of squirrel themed luggage tag and passport cover. It might not make your journey any shorter but at least it makes the little things a little more fun. Priced at £27.95. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
Accessories pick: USB cufflinks from RT by Tateossian
Who? RT by Tateossian What? It’s always the way that when you’re looking for an USB stick, you can never find one. But help is at hand, or rather on the sleeve. These USB cufflinks are the perfect inconspicuous way to carry around your data. Each side gives you 2GB of data, adding up to a total of 4GB. Now that’s practical and functional. When? Available now Where? Available online from Tateossian How? Buy now from Tateossian
Meat Blades by Studio William
Who? Studio William What? British cutlery company Studio William has recently launched their version of the steak knife – dubbed the “Meat Blade”. The 18/10 stainless steel blade carries a precise 35 degree cutting edge angle, designed to slice through meat without serration. Priced at £120 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Available at Harrods or www.studiowilliam.com How? Buy in store or online
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
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,…
Accessories pick: Bamboo bracelet from Tateossian
Who? Tateossian What? We love the subtlety of this bamboo bracelet in black rhodium from Tateossian. Strands of sterling silver are woven together in a tight bamboo pattern and before being topped with silver caps. It’s totally understated with a timeless quality. A great adornment for any occasion. When? Available now Where? Available online from Tateossian How? Buy now from Tateossian