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Orée, a wooden revolution
Who? Orée What? The French designers have created wooden wireless keyboards out of maple and walnut. The keyboards have pre-set layouts such as UK QWERTY and Germany QWERTZ but limited additional customisations are also available. Priced at 125€ plus shipping. When? Available now. Where? Exclusively online oreedesign.com How? Purchase online at oreedesign.com
Geneva unveils clamshell sound system
Who? Geneva What? Swiss brand Geneva has unveiled their new all in one sound system, Model XS DAB+, which incorporates Bluetooth, DAB radio, alarm clock, speakers and amplifier. It’s portable design is made further possible with its special clamshell design and the whole thing is just 500g. From £219. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.genevalab.com How? Visit website for more information
St Germain pop-up terrace at South Place Hotel
Who? St Germain and South Place Hotel What? The weather in London might be changing its mood constantly but it doesn’t mean you can’t get into the swing of summer. We recommend heading to the roof-top bar of South Place Hotel, just outside of The Angler restaurant, where there’s currently a St Germain pop-up. There’s four cocktails made with the elderflower liqueur, and they’re all pretty delicious. And whatever the weather, it’ll be easy to pretend it’s summer. When? Open now until September 4, from 3pm until late Where? South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF How? For more information, see southplacehotel.com
Party pick: Bramble cocktail case from Tipplesworth
Who? Tipplesworth What? How cool is this? The bramble cocktail case from Tipplesworth holds just about everything you need to make the perfect bramble. That is, everything from the Sipsmith London Dry Gin to the Merlet crème de mure, down to the Tipplesworth sugar syrup and lemon juice. Of course, you’re not being short changed on the equipment either as it includes a shaker, strainer, measure and tumblers. You’ll need some ice and a handy bar man of course but you’ve got a recipe to hand too. Priced at £185. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis
Design pick: Large pear glass terrarium from Laura Ashley
Who? Laura Ashley What? This glass pear terrarium is an ingenious way to display your house plants and get your friends asking ‘how did that get there’. It creates a lovely little micro-climate to protect your plants from the elements and works best with orchids. But if you’re not green-fingered, try it with some faux flowers instead. Priced at £40. When? Available now Where? Available online from Laura Ashley How? Buy now from Laura Ashley
Twelve days of Christmas at Wellington Lounge
Who? Wellington Lounge What? Get a taste for the festive season at Wellington Lounge where one of the three Afternoon Tea options currently on offer is themed around the classic carol “twelve days of Christmas”. Choux swans, chocolate drums and pear Champagne cocktails are just the sort of things found alongside traditional scones, sandwiches and pastries. Delightful, delectable, divine. When? Available now until 6th January 2014 Where? InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? For more information, see wellington-lounge.co.uk
