Like I said, I love to get a parcel…and I got another lovely one last week…from the office of fellow Australian, Blainey North.  I’ve been a big fan of her work for some time now, and I have to say I think her design studio is producing some of the chicest interiors in the Southern Hemisphere. 

I’ve fallen in love with these ‘Helios’ tables by Stéphane Parmentier for Ormond Editions. Made from wood that has been silvered and lacquered they’re so unique.  The gradation of color to metal is subtle but also super luxe.  I think I need to get me one!

Bell tables by Sebastian Herkner for Classicon.

I’ve been a fan of the late Jean Prouvé’s work for some time now, so its very exciting to see more of his designs being re-issued by Vitra. These designs are a special limited edition, in collaboration with G-Star, and will be on exhibition in Hong Kong in the Aluminium store in Central on March 29th. You can bet your socks I’ll be there. Each and every design is an absolute classic, in my opinion. But, as limited edition suggests, there will be limited stock to buy if you’re interested, so you may need to get in fast. These are just a few pieces from the collection, I have my eye on one of the Fauteuils…

Tabouret No.307, 1951

Lit Flavigny, 1945

Dactylo, 1944

Standard, 1934-50

Potence, 1947

Rampe Lumineuse, 1954

Cité, 1930

Bahut, 1951

Fauteuil Direction, 1951

Fauteuil de Salon, 1939

Fleure Sofa

Sartor Chair Felix Carver Chair

Zic-Zac Occasional Table

Verteere Occasional Table

Totally loving the ‘Belle Etoile’ daybed by Andrée & Olivia Putman for Serralunga. So stylish. But then what would you expect from a design legend..?

This is my kinda drug. Two stunning original Tommi Parzinger chairs. A very naughty purchase, but you only live once, and living without these wouldn’t be really living I think. Now I just need the patience to wait for them to be shipped…

I’ve been eyeing off the brass limited edition version of the CH110 desk by Carl Hansen for a while now, so I was thrilled to finally see the real thing in person at Lane Crawford today. The original was designed by Hans Wegner in 1970, but I think the brass version is the perfect blend of Scandinavian modern and present day pizazz!

Its been almost a year since I was in London celebrating with our friends at their wedding. That means its also almost a year since I was at Decorex….(where on earth has the year gone??) I wish I was able to go again this year, but since I can’t I am certainly enjoying from afar the images of the new range of furniture by Stuart Scott & Associates. Stuart, formerly of Somerville Scott & Co., is launching his first collection at Decorex this year. Each piece is a definite classic, and I only wish I was able to see them in real life as I’m sure they’re even cuter than their photographs. So, to those of you attending Decorex, or any of the other wonderful design events in London this year, enjoy… however for those of you, like myself, who won’t be there – these are for you!

Toku Table

Vagas Lounger Chair

Tux Sofa

Sir Roger Chair

Isabella Slipper Chair

Henri Club Chair

Alae Wing Chair

Tenno Table

Parqueterie Table

Edo Table

All images care of Stuart Scott

I felt as though Christmas had come early this year when the new catalogue from Italian furniture company Tondelli landed on my desk this week. I feel head over heels in love with the entire collection. The upholstered pieces look well designed, generous and actually comfortable, while the casegoods seem sturdy, well proportioned and really versatile. The use of hammered bronze for legs and lamp bases remind me of the work of the Giacometti brothers, and I guess it was the designers inspiration as the floor lamp (see bottom image) is named Diego. If you are just as in love with these images as I, check our their website for more…