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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
Design pick: Tall fruit basket from Sabichi
Who? Sabichi What? We love how this wire fruit basket resembles a vase and a basket all at once. It’s simple but elegant design captures a little of both. So if fruits be your flowers then it’s the perfect piece for your kitchen counter or your living room. Priced at £4.50. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi
Accessories pick: Mini doctor bag from DSquared2
Who? DSquared2 What? Doctor, doctor, we think you would be ever so stylish if only this was really your doctor’s bag. But even if you’re not a doctor, this is a covetable arm candy. New for the AW14 season, this Dsquared2 number in python skin print is also available in Azure and comes with its own lock and key. Priced at £1163.35. When? Available now Where? Available online from Eleonora Bonucci How? Buy now from Eleonora Bonucci
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Ten tips for painting food by Anna Koska
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Home pick: Flowers of Liberty from Liberty London
Who? Liberty London What? Liberty London have recently launched their Flowers of Liberty range, a collection dedicated to English-made kitchenware, food and gifts. The range is based around three prints: Betsy, Theodora and Wiltshire. The gorgeous collection features plates and tea sets as well as bags and aprons. Perfect for brightening up the home. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty London How? Buy now from Liberty London
Optima Naturals tea hamper
Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon
