It was about a week or so ago that I
shared the Pedal pod with you, now my weird craving for a bike
continues with these pretty fancy accessories from Brooks. They do
bike seats, bags, baskets the lot and all of them are darn stylish! I
still don't have a bike and know damn well if I got one I would be
too terrified to ride it, but I like the thought of having one on a
fancy hook with fancy accessories...is that bad? In particular I am
eyeing up their bootiful selection of saddles, each one is loving
designed and made, perfect for any type of riding you do. However,
they are $230 a pop – a girl can dream!
I have spent my week munching my way
slowly through the latest edition of Fire & Knives. This
hilarious, insightful, down right delicious little magazine is a
collection of some of the wittiest food writers around. Bringing
anything to the writing table from the history of couscous to a very
detailed description of the trials of cooking lobster. This has to be
my favourite quarterly read, it never fails to lighten my mood, and
always puts me in the mood to cook something wonderful and creative! Plus the design and illustration is always amazing. At the moment their website is being rebuilt, but their shop is still
open or you can buy Stack.
Sophie xo
I have found myself proper perving over
these black and white vases. They are from Norman Copenhagen and are
called the Agnes range. I just love them so much, everything from
that big clunky shape to the rough paint splattered edges. I have to
admit I am getting a bit bored of the whole high-streety clean cut
look, anything that is a little quirky and has a handmade feel to it
is definitely in. These porcelain babes come in several different
sizes and look perfect mixed and matched together to create a little
set on a mantel piece or a table.
Sophie xo
I am absolutely loving Society6! It's
what I can only describe as the best idea ever! It's an online
printing company of sorts, thousands of artists are featured and each
of their works can be printed onto several formats. So, for example I
have fallen in love with all of Sandra Dieckmann's work, I could get
it printed as an iPhone case, a tote or just on a canvas! Prices
sometimes vary a little between artists, but an iPad case is about
$25, not too shabby for an unique cover! Seriously...this needs to happen for me.
Sophie xo
Today had been one of those pants days
where everything that could of gone wrong – did go wrong. I won't
go into detail, but put it this way my day started with me stepping
bare foot on a nail and ended with me eating an entire bag of
chocolate pretzels in 10 minutes. So I needed some serious
cheer-me-ups! I spent most of my evening browsing through the blog of
food magazine Condiment: Adventures in food and form. A relatively new mag on the block, Condiment
is all about a blend of Food, Creativity and Community. It's takes a
realistic approach that we don't live for food but rather that we
have to eat and it's enjoyable! It features some stunning photography
and has some pretty thought provoking ideas! I will most definitely
be venturing to buy a copy tomorrow!
Sophie xo
I am already planning my summer
collection of purchases. Im so bored of the constant freezing toes,
slipping on ice and having to wear 5 layers that I am comforting
myself with the fact that it will soon be summer! I can see it now, me
sitting in front of a fan, reading my book with a nice glass of peach
ice tea in my hand. Preferably out of these fit glasses please! The
design is inspired by the Scandinavian weather, ice ice and more ice.
Imagine a frosty winter day (oh wait I don't have to imagine) you
place a glass outside and it immediately gets overtaken with ice
crystals. This is exactly what the Frost range from Stelton embodies.
I can taste the ice tea now!
Sophie xo
Many times in the last few years that I
have lived in London I have wanted to get a bike and ride about. To
work, to the shops, anywhere my little peddling feet will take me.
But there is one fatal flaw, I am terrified! Not of cycling itself,
but of the traffic! I can just see myself going through a pot hole or
getting squished between buses! I don't have the balls for that sort
of daily hell. But I wish I did, just so I could actually buy a bike
and in turn buy a Pedal pod! Designer Tamasine Osher designed this
unique bike holder to solve the bike storage issue. For me it's the
perfect way of making something functional you use every day, into a
piece of art to adorn your walls. It features some cut little cubby
holes for extra storage too!
Sophie xo
I think it is fair to say that we are
ALL obsessed with tote bags I mean they are so insanely cute, hold
all your 'I might need that!' stuff (umbrella, gloves, emergency
chocolate etc.) and feature some of the best artwork around! I love
these little food themed ones, called The Bon Appetite tote. It's a collaboration between A-thread and
They draw and cook. I have long been a fan of TDAC and their
colourful illustrated recipes, the fact I can now get that on a tote
just makes my life! I particularly love the chocolate apricot design,
not only does it make me dribble but they have also teamed up with
the World Food Program USA to feed 5 children with each tote you buy! Perfect-o!!
Sophie xo
I am increasingly finding myself being
drawn to black and white at the moment. Maybe it's because winter is
STILL here, and I find myself reverting to a deep dark recess in my
house where everything is dark and cosy. But one good thing to come
from the cold, is the black and white love. Sometimes, less is more
(as my Mum always says!) and I think when it comes to ceramic design
that is most definitely true. I am loving this series from House ofRym, the tea pot is called No baby in a corner – classic! The
simple black scollop pattern is repeated onto teapots, sugar bowls
and cups and saucers to create the perfect winter tea time treat!
Sophie xo
Confession time, I have spent a good 3
hours in the last two days browsing West Elm. It's become an
addiction! They do so much bootiful stuff and I want about 70% of it!
In particular I find myself oggeling at their vase collection. I have
never really been a huge lover of vases, I can never really find a
use for them and they just sort of sit about. However, this selection
of ceramic babes may have changed my mind! The geometric collection
is a mid-century inspired glazed blue selection of earthenware
beauties. They come in lots of different sizes and prices start at
£14 – madness!! And don't even get me started on the wooden ombre
and hive collections!! I can see me going vase shopping in the near
future...
Sophie xo
So, over the last few months some of
you may recall my fondness for cork. It's just a versatile material
that can be created into anything. I think I have finally found my
fill of cork things! Introducing, The Cork Way store, a portuguese
based specialist in all thing of cork design. There is a cork teapot,
lamp, salt and pepper and even a iPad case! Finally, my dreams of all
things cork can now be a reality, and I seriously love that case!
Maybe I could buy an iPad...just to have the case? Maybe a little
excessive.
Sophie xo
As we are (I'm sure) all aware of,
valentines is just around the corner. I have been on the hunt for
some cute little presents for the boif, preferably one that isn't
lame. There seems to be a growing trend at the moment for beard
enhancement products (definitely a term I just made up), essentially
balms and oils that help your beard or tash grow lusciously! And as
my boyfriend sports a rather fantastic beard, it's the perfect
present! I am loving this selection from Brooklyn Grooming, they have
three key scents each with it's own distinct flavour. Williamsburg, a
musky, cedarwood scent. Forte Green, a mix of bergamont and lavender
that wakes you up a little. Commando, which is unscented. And Red Hook, my favourite, which smells
of Bay rum and citrus! Now to just ensure he doesn't read this...
Sophie xo
The perfect combination of
functionality and good design is perfectly brought together in this
bad boy lamp! It's from Bongo Design, a studio run by Magdalena
Chojnacka from her home in Poland. She works with different materials
and methods to create fun and exciting projects. This one called 360°Lamp is made up of a solid block of pine which is crafted into the
perfect shape. It is then fitted with a specially designed spring
which enables you to twist and turn the lamp in any direction you
choose. It's then completed with a cute little fabric cord in a
choice of colours. I love love love this lamp! It's straight to the
point, no fuss design which is stunning and fits into any home. Check
out the rest of Bongo Designs here.
Sophie
xo
