In copper, brass, and stainless steel Trepas, designed in 1966, can be positioned indefinitely while reflecting uniquely against each other. The Cartier ring’s refined distribution of three types of gold in integrated circles of; gold, red gold and white gold have ignited my interest for the tealight. Long I have been missing a holder for this universal and simple candle that could transform the living flame and provide a tinge of infinity. Combined in countless ways, the flames reflects and mirrors in the metals, brass, copper and stainless steel so generously that the “Aladdin’s Cave” find new life. Design: Peter Karpf Trepas is available either as Trepas six or Trepas nine with respectively 2 times 3 cups or 3 times 3 cups, both provide several possibilities for many combinations.

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Nothing spruces up a space like a splash of color. Well, lucky for you Angela Adams has put her geometric designs and earthy color palettes on postindustrial recycled polyester fabrics (they’ll look fetching in your home). Her collection for Achitex features a sumptuous, sophisticated array of textiles that are quite bold. We’re snapping up her epinglé, mohair, bouclé and high-end thread count constructions en masse.

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Eleek’s Calliope Chandelier, made from sheets of glass arranged around a metal globe, is reminiscent of the film City of Lost Children in which every object feels organic and mechanical at the same time. We’re reminded of a flower in bloom, or perhaps an alien starseed blowing across the galaxy in search of fertile ground. We bet it would look stunning in the entryway of your mod manse.

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The Food Collection is the name of 10-gruppens new pattern series with textile prints such as Sticks by Ingela Håkansson in a black/white and a red/white colour combination, Honey by Tom Hedqvist or Peppers designed by Birgitta Hahn. The new patterns comes by running meters, canvas, fabric and as oilcloth.

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The Danish design talent Gry Holmskov studying at Denmarks Design School has created an interesting chair to the schools examination exhibition. With large petal looking pieces of wood this seating device opens up like a flower.

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As you start gearing up for the holidays, consider decking your halls with a darling wreath made from recycled grapevines. At the Wood Family Ranch in Napa Valley, pruned cuttings from Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines are gathered, stripped of leaves, and bundled into glorious arrangements. On the other hand, if it makes you sick to think about the holidays (who can blame you this early in the year?), consider a magazine rack created from grapevines, which you can use year-round.

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Over the years Skandiform has received many distinctions. In 1998 their MobyDisc furniture range received the “Excellent Swedish Design” award for its innovative design and creative solutions for ergonomic workplaces. The chair Oak won ”The annual furniture award in 2001” and today Skandiform employs a staff of 22. They place great emphasis on logistics and efficient administration, enabling us to provide highly reliable deliveries and ensure that our customers are satisfied. Check out their new products at their website.

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Anki Gneib is a Swedish designer that works with focus and consistency and gives the experiment and the playful expression pride of place in both process and result. Anki is educated at the University College of Art Crafts & Design in Stockholm, department of interior architecture. She works as a independent architect & designer since 1993 and runs her own studio in Stockholm and is also partner of DAPstockholm. Check out her product pacman! Can be used as a table, a chair or a magazine rack.

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These lovely little raw-edged sachets are made from fabric remnants and stuffed with scented lavender. Profits (after tax) are donated to SOS Children’s Village, an international organization that assists children who’ve lost their parents or who are bereft of a loving family environment. Designer Paula Smail, creator of Henry Road (named for the street on which she was raised in South Africa) is a generous woman whose lovely papers, pillows, tablecloths and napkins reflect her childhood in Africa, as well as her extensive travels worldwide.

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Twisted Limb Paperworks offers handmade invitations for all occasions. New to the collection are simple cardstock wrap invitations and circles with seasonal nature motifs. Each piece of paper is individually crafted from some combination of recycled office paper, junk mail, grocery bags or grass cuttings. Even the water used in the paper-making process is recycled from the studio’s own dehumidifier and air conditioner whenever possible, and a portion of prep work is done by adults with developmental disabilities.

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