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Launchpad at Pulse

By | 7 May 2013

As you know, modern homewares show, Pulse, opens on 12 May at Earls Court.  The Launchpad section will showcase over 160 independent designer-makers.  Here, I’ve picked out 4 of my [...]

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A New Home for Hunkydory Home

By | 28 November 2012

We have written about Hunkydory Home before here, so you already know that we are big fans.  What you might not know is that they have a brand, spanking new [...]

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Website of the Week – Mia Fleur

By | 17 October 2012

If, like us, you are always on the lookout for websites that stock gorgeous gifts and home items that you don’t see elsewhere, you should definitely check out Mia Fleur. [...]

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A Toast to Toast

By | 6 September 2012

Toast’s new collection for autumn and winter of lovely things for the home will warm our hearts and hearths. There is a collection of dishes, cups and jugs that look [...]

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Date for the Diary – Dupenny One Off Secret Shop

By | 8 August 2012

One for the diary girls!  Dupenny is visiting the capital this week for a one-off secret shop from 10th-11th August, in Kiss Me Deadly’s usual location in exquisite swimwear shop Paolita. [...]

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Keith Encounter. Keith Brymer Jones’s new witty video

By | 3 August 2012

British ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones likes to create modern pieces that are bold and simple, stylish yet traditional, pleasing to the eye and useful in the modern home. A [...]

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Interview with ceramist Kaoru Parry of welovekaoru

By | 16 July 2012

welovekaoru was established by Central St Martins graduate Kaoru Parry and specialises in translucent contemporary English fine bone china. What’s the most important thing to know about you? All our products [...]

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TM Designs Debut Collection of Fine Bone China Mugs

By | 27 June 2012

We love these mugs from brand new company TM Designs who designed them in collaboration with leading ceramic artist Robert Dawson of Aesthetic Sabotage. The collection features familiar and nostalgic [...]

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An interview with ceramicist Reiko Kaneko

By | 25 June 2012

Another Pulse Launchpad exhibitor, Reiko Kaneko spoke to me about what makes her tick… What’s the most important thing to know about you? I’m quietly spoken… but pretty determined. Describe a really [...]

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Rushstone Sandwich Plates by Kathie Winkle for Broadhurst Pottery

Yesterday’s Tea … Lunch & Dinner

By | 21 June 2012

You see that picture below of those patterned plates? Well, they were what I ate many of my childhood meals from. They were for everyday; the bowls and plates we [...]

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