Only founded last year, this London based brand looks to replicate the feel of a trusted barber shop. Whether Mr Hawkins and Mr Brimble actually exist is doubtable, research suggests they were put together by a marketing team looking to inspire a sense of Dickensian charm… It could easily have been Pennyhopper&Whistleton, or Crouchferrit&Spinks. All…
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Big Dipper Wax Works
Hailing from Seattle, this is another one of those companies that needs to cross the pond. Beautifully crafted beeswax candles made with an environmental conscience, the company was named after a moment of clarity when the founder looked up at the night sky and saw the famous constellation, inspiring him to make natural candles with…
A tale of two faces
Admire my novice photoshopping please! It is my best attempt to visualise a dispute that has been running in the household for a couple of years now. Not much of a dispute admittedly, but if you believe and trust in your own daily facial cleaning routine, you might know how defensive you can become of…
Sandberg Wallpaper
I remember growing up thinking that I would never, ever use wallpaper in my house. Any paper that came on a roll other than Andrex, was, in my mind, solely for mopping up Sunny Delight or printing receipts. Why on earth would you want to stick paper to a wall?Watching my parents work the black…
Astier de Villatte
“Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs Astier de Villatte’s collection of beautiful, earthy and elegant ceramic tableware pieces are simply exquisite. Handmade in Paris, these pieces are crafted from black terracotta using a special technique which leaves deliberate imperfections on the surface and are transformed by a milky white glaze. Although they look delicate…
Lucky Tiger
An admired brand in America since 1935, it’s found it’s feet again, partly thanks, no doubt to its blatant hipster appeal. Rest assured, foppish dandies from Shoreditch to Williamsburg are greasing their moustaches with Lucky Tiger before cycling to the nearest plaid convention. Fortunately, Lucky Tiger is more than just moustache wax, it also makes…
Cox’s Yard Architectural Salvage
Finally, after 6 years of saving for that elusive deposit, we moved into our first home last summer. I have to admit, that like so many people of our generation the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ helped out here, which is not much of a surprise as I heard on Radio 4 this week that…
Rockett St George
I’m all about championing small businesses, and this is one that certainly deserves attention. Rockett St.George delivers on fine styling and competitive pricing, combining the two to offer architectural homewares that stand out. Jane (Rockett) and Lucy (St. George), whose surnames could only ever have led to a career in design, met at a fancy…
Cosmati i-Pad Cover
Designed by Mark Farhat, this Byzantine inspired case/cover for your i-pad is magnificent. His design brand Mark/Giusti is based in his London studio from where he designs rather fetching bags and accessories, many of which have ben inspired by ancient mosaic tile patterns. http://www.wolfandbadger.com
Langham Throw
Made by OKA, a firm British design staple, this herringbone throw will sit comfortably on an armchair until its needed. The velvet edging, for me, adds just the right amount of drama to make this more than just a dozy blanket.
An organised desk
Ideal gifts for the King of Procrastination. I have to have an organised desk before setting to work, and without these beautiful office items, there would be no hours of productive rearranging. Here we have a brass memo pad for those invaluable lists, a hornbeam and pearwood ruler ideal for tapping to a beat and…
Toms Shoes
Toms shoes or Tom’s shoes? I don’t know. Whatever the name, the company makes fine looking casual shoes for Summer, and I have to admit that I am really quite keen on some finer weather. The spring sunshine over the last weekend saw us head out into the garden and start work on the jungle…
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