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Walnut is the new wood for Finlay & Co sunglasses
Who? Finlay & Co What? Purveyors of handmade wooden sunglasses Finlay & Co are adding to their collection of shades with a new wood – walnut. The warm walnut wood will be fashioned into Finlay & Co’s classic styles, Ledbury and Bosworth. The designs are also available in zebrano, rosewood and ebony. Finlay & Co sunglasses start from £105. When? Available now Where? Available online at www.finlayandco.com How? Visit website for more information
Zagreb gets Croatia’s first motor museum
Who? Ferdinand Budicki What? The city of Zagreb will soon open Croatia’s first motor museum, named Ferdinand Budicki after the man who bought the first car into the country. The museum will feature over 50 classic cars and motorcycles. The museum will also exhibit car related photographs, organize mechanics workshops, film projections and other events around the history car culture in Croatia. When? Opens 29th June Where? Ulica kneza Ljudevita Posavskog 48, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia How? Visit www.otk-ferdinandbudicki.hr for more information
Panerai unveils Luminor Marina 8 days
Who? Panerai What? Panerai is revisiting its classic designs with its latest release – the Panerai Luminor Marina 8 days. The new model combines the eight day reserve that Panerai is known for with a new hand-wound movement. The time pieces are available in polished steel or rose gold and are water resistant down to 30 bar. When? Available now Where? Stockist list available on www.panerai.com How? Visit website for more information
Home pick: London Calling plates from Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton
Who? Royal Doulton What? There’s something lovely about the fact that our spiritual home, London, is also the theme of this set of plates. Designed by Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton, they capture many of the city’s best features like the London eye or the Gherkin. But, while they’re mostly in black and white, you might be surprised to find splashes of colour here and there. Priced at £35 for a set of four. When? Available to pre-order now Where? Available online from Royal Doulton How? Buy now from Royal Doulton
Design pick: Mercury glass bon bon jar from Marks & Spencer
Who? Marks & Spencer What? This mercury-effect glass bon bon jar from Marks & Spencer gives the feel of a vintage sweet shop and luxury Christmases all at once. It makes us go all giddy with childish delight. But whether you’re filling it with hard-boiled sweets or potpourri, it makes a great decorative centrepiece. Priced at £55. When? Available now Where? Available online from Marks & Spencer How? Buy now from Marks & Spencer
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,…
