Objects of Design #12: Tom Frost Espresso Cups
Aren’t these espresso cups just gorgeous? Designed by Bristol-based illustrator Tom Frost, the set features an otter,a fox, a hare and an owl. I love the fact that they are all different but clearly a...
View ArticleSwimmer Plates by Alice Mara
Remember the London Olympics when we all tried to get tickets and mostly failed? Or ended up with seats at things we never really thought we fancied. But then remember how in the end it was all so...
View ArticleUniversal Expert
Created by Sebastian Conran (son of our Tel) Universal Export couldn’t be more British and yet I discovered it for the first time when browsing round the newly opened London branch of US store westelm....
View ArticleGold Lustre Cups
After yesterday’s stripes it seemed only fair to look at spots today. Aren’t these pretty? Made by Anna Perring, of Luna Lighting, these are the latest addition to her range which also includes lots of...
View ArticleFrida Kahlo and Salvador Dali Eggcups
Aren’t these egg cups great – Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali. They illustrated by Ingela P Arrenhius for OMM Design in Sweden and you can buy them for £18 from Hunkydory Home. In addition to the egg...
View ArticleThe New Craftsmen: Celebrating British Design
Aren’t these just beautiful? They’re by Sylvia K ceramics and you can buy them at The New Craftsmen, a recently opened store (both in real life and online) which hunts out some of the best British...
View ArticleWhale Plates
Aren’t these whale plates just gorgeous? As many of you know I don’t like things to be too symmetrical and matchy matchy and I love the idea that the pattern on these plates carries across. Add to...
View ArticleCream Stoneware Jugs
After yesterday’s visual feast of images showing off the new collection at H&M, today we are keeping it simple with a look at these three gorgeous white jugs. They’re from the new collection at...
View ArticlePostcard from the Podcast (118)
This week we are excited to be chatting with the king of colour himself, ceramist and designer Jonathan Adler who was in town to open his new store at 91 Pelham Street, London, SW7. Sadly, time and...
View ArticlePostcard from the podcast – Henry Holland
There’s no doubt that lockdown changed many of us but for British fashion designer Henry Holland, it led him towards a whole new career. Turning away from his iconic graphic fashion brand in search of...
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