little luxuries - Catherine Hammerton

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little luxuries
A selection of the latest design details to dress your inspirational interiors
1 Also Home’s sustainable cinnamon bark boxes are
are ethically sourced in Vietnam. Great for storing
sugar or for fragrancing a room. 9×8cm square or
round versions, £10 each.
0844 870 0165 | www.alsohome.com
2 The Conran Shop’s Well Considered collection
offers design-led products at affordable price points,
and now includes a range of essential household
products. Multi-coloured wire weave bins shown,
£19.95 each. www.conranshop.co.uk
3 Hand-carved in the UK from sustainable green oak,
these mini chopping boards and bowls are ideal
for serving canapés. £32 and £38.
0844 870 0165 | www.alsohome.com
4 The craze for all things knitted continues
with these baskets from Ferm Living. 25×20cm,
£49.95; 15×35cm, £64.95; 35×40cm, £99.95.
www.95percent.co.uk
5 Designed by Roberto Tweraser, Salt pendant lamps
are made from sea salt and a synthetic binder. They
diffuse light beautifully thanks to the crystal formation.
Prices on request. www.tweraserdesign.com
6 For nutritious meals with minimum effort, this
oven-to-table slow cooker by by Dutch designer,
Margriet Foolen for Royal VKB serves 1-3 depending
which way up it is used. £34.95 each.
01993 867 078 | www.95percent.co.uk
7 Give guests a cheery welcome with a brightly
coloured doormat from Bombay Duck. £19.50.
020 8749 3000 | www.bombayduck.co.uk
8 Nostalgic foodies will love the Keep Calm & Carry On
range at The Contemporary Home. Cotton teatowel,
£10.50; mug, £9.99. 023 9246 9400 | www.tch.net
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9 These feathered glass Gelati vases by Bribe come
in an array of pastel hues and sizes. From £24.95.
01666 838 270 | www.bribeint.com
10 You’re sure to find a shade to suit with John
Lewis’ new collection of 700gsm Egyptian cotton
towels in 37 hues. From £3 for a face cloth.
0845 604 9049 | www.johnlewis.com
11 Celebrate in style with the sloping Incline
Champagne pail in mouth-blown glass by
Loudordesign – JF. D’Or, £60; and inverted pyramid
shaped Pythagore Champagne flutes by Alexandre
Gaillard, £115 for a set of six.
0870 777 7202 | www.ligne-roset.co.uk
12 New pieces have been added to the porcelain
Word range by designer Keith Brymer Jones, including
utensils and herb jars, spoon rests, teasets, butter
dishes and serving bowls. From £6 for a sugar bowl.
0845 686 0960 | www.makeinternational.com
13 French soap and skincare brand Compagnie
de Provence has launched homeware ranges in fig
and lavender based Alpilles fragrance or a fresh
Calanques variety. Both include dishwashing liquid,
linen water and room spray. From £6.80.
020 7349 9415 | www.compagniedeprovence.com
14 The PizzaKobra light in aluminium and steel by
Ron Arad can be manipulated into all kinds of poses.
Its head features six white LEDs. £774.
020 8646 3883 | www.formahouse.co.uk
15 Wallpaper designer Catherine Hammerton has
branched into ceramics by launching the Bottle
Garden muglets and cake plates, which come
in rosy pink or sea blue. Prices on request.
www.catherinehammerton.com
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16 Umbra’s Studio Tambourine cheeseboard has a staycool marble top and carry handles that slide out to reveal
themselves as cheese knives. £125. www.umbra.com
17 Choose from a fab selection of decorative light
chains at The Lighting Web, including pearls, glass cubes,
leaves, crystals, icicles and Moroccan style baubles. From
£23. 0845 372 0007 | www.lightingweb.co.uk
18 Arco’s Deco-inspired range at Evitavonni includes
furniture, a champagne bucket, desk accessories,
and tealight holders in polished horn and coloured
lacquers. Picture frames, from £370.
0800 130 3180 | www.evitavonni.co.uk
19 This cordless warming tray reaches 150°C in 8
minutes, then can be unplugged and taken to the table,
where it will keep food hot for up to an hour. 60×30cm.
£49.99. 01539 488 100 | www.lakeland.co.uk
20 Spread festive cheer with Aga’s Figgy Pudding
kitchen textiles range, which includes an apron, £24.99;
and teatowel, £5.99. www.agacookshop.co.uk
21 Ideal for luxury schemes, whether smart and
masculine or decadently feminine, the Black Lacquer
accessories collection at Balineum includes a tissue
box, tray, waste bin, tumbler, pot and soap pump. From
£19.50-£65. 020 7431 9364 | www.balineum.co.uk
22 Each glass in the Perfection stemware range
by Tom Nybroe for Holmegaard was designed to
allow the wine to ‘unfold’ perfectly. from £12 each.
020 7378 3418 | www.bouf.com
23 Fans of the trend for purple interiors will love
these offerings at Leekes. Bodum Bistro toaster, £75;
Bodum Ibis Kettle, £40; Circles worktop protector,
£5. 0845 050 8240 | www.leekes.co.uk
24 With an integrated tray to catch drips, the cast iron
Menorah by Josh Owen will cut a striking silhouette
on the table. 28cm tall. £95. www.areaware.com
25 Aga’s Spectrum textile collection will brighten up
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the kitchen a treat. Double oven glove and gauntlet,
£20.99 each. www.agacookshop.co.uk
26 For wall or desktop use, write on these ceramic
notepads by Addject with the included dry-wipe
marker. £15 each. www.notonthehighstreet.com
27 Pure’s newest digital FM radio EVOKE Mio by
Orla Kiely features the fashion designer’s signature
stem print. Also boasts input for an iPod/MP3 player,
optional ChargePAK to make it portable, alarm,
kitchen timer and 30 presets. £149.99.
0845 148 9001 | www.johnlewis.com
28 Sure to excite lovers of mid-century design, to
celebrate its 90th anniversary Ercol has re-issued its
iconic Originals nest of tables in a walnut-top and
beech-legs combination, or a teal, ochre and coral
trio. £525. 01844 271 800 | www.ercol.com
29 Stone always makes a sophisticated and enduring
décor choice. Marble tumbler, £14; soap dispenser, £18;
soap dish, £10; tray, £20. www.houseoffraser.co.uk
30 Aston Pottery has introduced several new
patterns to it range of hand-painted designs for
winter, including snowflake motifs and this Christmas
Rose décor. Large mug, £13.99; 1 pint jug, £29.99.
01993 852 031 | www.astonpottery.co.uk
31 Wesco’s Classic Line knife block rotates forward
for easy knife removal. £135 exc. knives.
0121 449 6123 | www.redcandy.co.uk
32 These beautiful Celestial Sparkle trees from
Lakeland come in a dappled silver effect glass,
filled with white LEDs for added shimmer. Battery
powered. 36cm tall. £9.99.
01539 488 100 | www.lakeland.co.uk
33 Taking pride of place on the table will be this
Rugiada hand-made glass footed cake stand by IVV
of Italy. 26cm diameter, £29.50; 33cm, £37.
01707 275 333 | www.ziggiziggi.com
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