I admit I'm not a massive drinker, I
occasionally like a glass of wine or a cheeky pint but I'm not big on
spirits. However, I could be persuaded by Roots spirits, a distillery
based in Southern Greece. Each bottle is full of 100% natural liquor
and just reading the description makes me dribble! Their Rakomelo
blend is full of honey, with a touch of cinnamon and cloves. It sound
like THE perfect drink to have warm by the fire at christmas time.
Plus each bottle is beautifully designed by Bob Studio, a studio
based in both London and Athens. I love this modern approach to
drinking with shed loads of class.
Sophie xo
I am in love with this bowl! It has it
all, I just wanna put some fruit in there and be smug at how
beautiful it would look on my kitchen table! It's from Wind andWillow home, who have a large collection of home accessories
including cushions, plant pots and vases. What I love most though is
that they have a whole section for 'Dipped' products. What's that?
It's essentially bowls, candlesticks etc, dipped into paint just like
fit neon bowl is. How could it get any better I ask myself? They have
glittery bowls/candlesticks. Yes I repeat...glittery!! These
candlesticks are just to die for...and who thought that glitter could
be so classy!!
Sophie xo
This absolute beast right here is the
Hi Ho rocking horse, lovingly designed by Jarrod Lim. Lim designed
this modern day take on the traditional rocking horse a few years ago
for Innermost. Now granted, it might not be what you would call a
traditional classic, but for me it is certainly going to be one! That
seamless transition from the victorian style rocking horse to the
modern contemporary piece of furniture which is fit for any home has
been done with complete grace and poise. The design is both mature
and childish at the same time. Unfortunately it is not suitable for
kids (bummer!) but Innermost have announced they will be making a
smaller version for kids in the near future! Yay!
Sophie xo
Ahhh – the perfect blend of
simplicity, functionality and fitness! This lamp is actually just my
dream! It's so simple – has no frills whatsoever but still holds
the gaze. It has that pop of red cable at the back to give it a
little somethin-something. The shade is made from one piece of folded
steel to create an elegant silhouette . This is held down by a plain
pale wooden base which accentuates the warmth and soft light that
beams out. It's from Thinkk, a design studio based in Bangkok. It is
part of a collection called 'Workaholic', which includes some
stunning concrete plant pots and pendant lights.
Sophie xo
I am completely in love with this
series of embroidered artworks from Michele Varian. They are not only
adorable but make me squirm with a strange pleasure/gross feeling.
It's called The Hungry Series, each piece is of a different large
animal and the contents of his stomach. So for example (my favourite)
the whale who swallowed a shark, who swallowed a peg leg captain, who had
earlier eaten a crab, who had just caught a fish! The style is simple
with just clean outlines and a little colour, but it's completely
perfect!
Sophie xo
I must admit I try not to drink too
much wine, but sometimes I just can't resist a cheeky glass. This
decanter right here is the one, not only is it a brilliant piece of
engineering it's also fun and functional. The Rokos decanter tips to
angles of 3°,
60° and 104°, each time you pour a glass the angle changes. It
doesn't just do this for funsies either, wine needs to breathe in
order for it to be at the best quality. But how often can you open a
bottle and let it breathe for an hour without glugging it? Not very
often. The decanter encourages oxygen into the wine meaning it
breathes faster and more effectively than a standard decanter. This
is a brilliant addition for any dinner party host's kitchen,
combining the best way to serve wine and a wonderful piece of design
engineering!
Sophie
xo
I knew this would happen. The throw
obsession continues today with this lil beaut from Hay. It's called
the Mega Knit, and ohhhh it's so mega! It's inspired by a traditional
Norwegian sweater design which was originally designed by Marius
Genser. The pattern has been enlarged and given a refreshing colour
injection to create an absolutely gorgeous textiles piece. The simple
use of corals and purples are perfect for spring and create a
lighthearted addition to a chair or bed. It just cannot be described
a anything but delightful!
Sophie xo
I was having a browse on Pintrest when
I saw this adorable little set up for a nursery. I love the bold
orange highlights with those soft tones of grey, they complement each
other beautifully. Then I spotted that cute little modernist mobile
and I thought “When I have kids – that's happening!” I had a
little hunt and found them on Etsy, they are from Kate Mae Designs. I
think it's weird for me to get one for my house now – but I'm
really tempted! I love the bold, simple design that works for any
baby...or adult?!
Sophie xo
I have that strange feeling that I am
about to become obsessed with a new craze. It happened with copper,
it happened with ombre, it even happened with prints. Now it's about
to happen to throws. I keep seeing them, loving them and maybe
accidentally buying them! And these little stunners from Oyyo are
right up my dhurrie street! Each dhurrie is hand woven near Jodhpur
are is loving made using techniques and skills that date back
centuries. Owners Lina
Zedig and Marcus Åhrén combined their love for print and pattern to
create Oyyo in 2011, and have gone from strength to strength creating
beautiful pieces fit for any home. They will be opening up their
online store in May 2013 and I can't wait!!
Sophie
xo
