Rowenta Silver Art Collection

Designed to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Rowenta, the new Silver Art Collection is elegant and stylish with an innovative use of materials.  The collection consists of espresso machine, coffee maker, juice extractor, toaster and kettle. Fully clad in stainless steel with glossy finish and a wood base.  Love it. 

Blender by De Dietrich

New blender by De Dietrich - an example of the increasing trend for 'futuristic' styling in home appliances. 

Sofa Ruché by ligne roset

Designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset - Ruché’s structure is in solid beech, either stained or natural. On its slim legs rests a thick mattress with distinctive finely worked quilting.    The unusual thing about this piece is its solid wood slender structure - utilising the inherent strength in beech.  Ruché is nonetheless soft and welcoming.  As well as the two and three-seat versions, Ruché is also available in a one-arm settee version with integral table surface at the end of its seat.  (To be launched in the Spring).  The French company, Ligne Roset,  have a reputation for distinctive and elegant furniture and textiles. 
www.ligne-roset.co.uk

The Edit range by Miller Harris

Better known for their perfumed products Miller Harris have recently launched a range of scented teas and sophisticated fragranced olive oils. The Citron blend olive oil, for example, is enhanced with Italian bergamot, Sicilian lemon, Brazilian orange, grapefruit, tangerine and petitgrain from Paraguay.  The packaging is styled for pride of place on show in your kitchen in the Miller Harris distinctive brand image. www.millerharris.com

Mandarin Orient Hotel - Barcelona

Recently opened in a building which once was a bank, this stunning interior is a sophisticated blend of contemporary minimalism overlaid with organic ornamentation and texture, using a controlled neutral colour palette punctuated only by yellow.