New designs and ideas that have caught our eye
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IN THE ROUND
Neptune’s autumn/winter offering focuses on hosting and entertaining. A thoughtful collection that includes pieces inspired by mid-century design, while simultaneously continuing the brand’s traditional aesthetic. One design that has caught our attention is the Stratford 8-seater round dining table, £2,450. Its castellated pedestal base is a design triumph and a real showstopper. Here, the table is paired with Neptune’s new Kenilworth dining chair, £425, an understated design with graceful proportions, available in Neptune’s paint colour options to suit any interior.→
FINE WINE
Embrace this year’s festivities with Oka’s captivating Estella wine cabinet, priced at £2,295. Meticulously handcrafted, its bone front is decorated with hand-carved, blackpainted indentations, while the slender tapered legs and matching hammered handles add an elegant touch. Inside, there is a purpose-built wine rack for up to 12 bottles, along with five shelves, backed with a mirrored panel.
SKIRT AROUND
Something a little different to adorn the base of your Christmas tree is the Coco & Wolf ’s Christmas tree skirt – a treasured piece to bring out every year. Crafted using Liberty Tana Lawn cotton, these skirts, priced at £89, hide your tree base and create a pleasing foundation for laying presents upon. They are handmade in England and feature contrasting front and back fabric, light cotton wadding and pretty bow ties.
SING OUT
Join the festive spirit with interior designers Turner Pocock at the TP Caring Spaces Carol Concert on 18 December at 7pm in St Luke’s Church, Chelsea. Bunny and Emma are your hosts for this delightful event, aimed at raising funds for TP Caring Spaces – the interior design studio’s philanthropic arm that thoughtfully transforms communal spaces for charitable organisations. Tickets are priced at £30.
TWO’S COMPANY
GP & J Baker and Pooky have announced an exciting collaborative lampshade collection that seamlessly marries Pooky’s creativity with GP & J Baker’s archival fabric designs. Available in thoughtfully curated colourways, including Polka Dot in Emerald, Black & White, shown, the lampshades are available in Empire and Straight Empire shapes, ranging from 16-50cm, each adorned with a striking contrasting trim. Prices start from £36.
STAR ATTRACTION
Delve into interior designer Hollie Bowden’s gallery and you’ll find it an extension of her designs, with an ever-changing selection of pieces that intrigue her, spanning lighting, art, furniture and more. As a collector by nature, she often thinks of herself more as a curator than a designer, with her magpie-like penchant for treasure hunting. Always drawn to artisan craftsmanship, she sourced the
