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Ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara

ByJ.D. March 23, 2015March 8, 2015

Have you ever felt like cushions are the dowdiest part of any living space? Faintly reminiscent of your grandma and, well, basically really, seriously, uncool? We’ve been browsing cushions lately and… we’re impressed by some of the fanciful designs out there. Amara, in particular, have surprised us. They have over 1,000 different cushions to choose from! And we should know – we’ve been through them all. But rather than boring, run down prints, they have some wonderfully quirky designs that really shout “I’m alive!!!”. So, without further ado, here’s ten of the most awesome cushions from Amara. According to us anyway. Hjatar Tre silk cushion from Kristjana S Williams Priced…

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Ten of the best contemporary armchairs

ByJ.D. January 26, 2015February 4, 2017

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,…

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Home pick: Multi-coloured knife block from Sabichi

ByLife in Luxury December 30, 2014December 2, 2014

Who? Sabichi What? There’s a rumour that if you have the perfect kitchen, you’ll be inspired to cook. If that’s the case then this set of colourful ceramic knives, with a clear display knife block, should definitely be in your kitchen. It’s so hand and cool that even if you don’t get round to cooking up a feast, your kitchen will still look the part. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi

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Home pick: Tripod condiment set from Loveramics

ByLife in Luxury December 23, 2014December 1, 2014

Who? Loveramics What? When it comes to dressing a room, it’s the little details that matter. We think this little tripod condiment set from Loveramics is just the right amount of understated to fit into any home. Made from white porcelain with a wooden stand, it’s built to last. Plus, with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, it’s really covered all the basis. Priced at £36. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home

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Home pick: Black Toast Hatch spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater

ByLife in Luxury December 9, 2014December 1, 2014

Who? Emma Bridgewater What? If you find that you’ve got more spice than you can handle with the upcoming festive season, try one of these spice caddies from Emma Bridgewater. The handy little tins will keep your spices safe and you can label and re-label as you see fit. The understated Black Toast Hatch design will easily blend into any kitchen, even the busiest. Priced at £15 for a set of four. When? Available now Where? Available online from Emma Bridgewater How? Buy now from Emma Bridgewater

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Home pick: London Calling plates from Charlene Mullen for Royal Doulton

ByLife in Luxury December 1, 2014November 30, 2014

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