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Design pick: yo-yo tea set from Bodum
Who? Bodum What? As purveyors of great tea, we love this yo-yo tea set from Bodum. Made for single-serve loose leaf tea, it’s the perfect way to enjoy great tea for one. The strainer keeps back the leaves after brewing while the lid keeps your drink warm. Now there’s no need to make a whole pot just for one. Priced at £12. When? Available now Where? Available online from Habitat How? Buy now from Habitat
Michiel Cornelissen’s 36 pencil bowl
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
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
Fabulous creations at Clerkenwell Design Week
Who? Clerkenwell Design Week What? For some of the best designs in the world, stay right here in London and visit the upcoming Clerkenwell Design Week. This year there will be over 60 showrooms offering high-end contemporary design. There’s also a fringe program of debates, presentations and workshops. Tickets are free. When? 21st to 23rd May Where? Farmiloe Building, 34, St John Street, London EC1M 4AY and around Clerkenwell How? Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information
Fashion Week at London Design Museum
Who? London Design Museum What? London Design Museum is running two special Fashion Week activities this year. At Designer Night – Fashion for Men, you’ll have the chance to meet designers, tailors, stylists, photographers, retailers and collectors of men’s fashion. At Sophie Hicks on Designing Paul Smith, you can find out more about the thought processes behind designing Paul Smith’s flagship stores. Priced at £17. When? 8pm, 12th and 25th February Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? To book, email tickets@designmuseum.org
Design pick: Gouldian finches from Swarovski Crystal
Who? Swarovski Crystal What? This stunning pair of Gouldian finches, made by Swarovski Crystal and designed by Dominic Schöpf, make a stunning decorative show piece. The finches are made with peridot, violet and other coloured crystals and perches on a silver coloured stand. Priced at £429. When? Available now Where? Available online from Swarovski Crystal How? Buy now from Swarovski Crystal
