Wednesday 27 March 2013

knot chair by tatsuo kuroda


"For me it is all about shape, touch and use. I believe that fine products will be loved longer and that way becomes sustainable in the end." Tatsuo Kuroda


The Knot Chair combines a modern Scandinavian look with high-end hand finished craftmanship. The result is a beautifully comfortable, elegant chair reminiscent of Danish furniture classics from the 1950s.

 

  • Measurements: H:72 x D:50.5 x W:58.5cm
  • Ash wood
  • Available in Black, Black/Natural and White
  • Price £296

Monday 11 March 2013

just because ...


On a cold, blustery Monday after Mothers Day, I couldn't resist posting this picture - quite possibly the most beautiful vase of flowers I have ever seen. Created by the Flower Appreciation Society. Heavenly.

Sunday 3 March 2013

perfect and simple ...

I've just found this rather gorgeous looking pineapple cake on the lovely French and Parfait Blog (there are some great recipe ideas here too). My family shall be sampling it soon and I shall report back ...



Friday 1 March 2013

winter skin ...


Oh dear dear dear, my skin has been suffering with this long, cold winter. Warm office, cold dog walks, hot baths, damp air, Aga-heated kitchen and a refusal to keep the heating on all the time in the rest of the house has played havoc with my skin. I do try to stick to natural products and love facial oils but I have recently tried Olay Regenerist and this seems to have done the trick. I am trying to work on the theory of layering, so here goes with my morning routine ...
1) An excellent but gentle cleanse with my indispensible Clarisonic
2) Now the sun is poking it's nose out occasionally, firstly it's Ultrasun SPF30 (I've also just found out that computers generate UV light, so this is going to become a year-round step)
3) Then Regenerist Serum. Then Regenerist Moisturiser.
4) Then a top layer of Judith Williams Nourishing Rose Oil.
Phew. But it's working.
And then I look at Georgia's glorious, perfect, peachy, 7-year old skin and know that time can never be reversed, but we can try to do the best with what we have.