I do not mind admitting, I am easily impressed. But this is a whole different vase of flowers!
I mean, Come on!!! This vase is just perfect. 2 concave profiles within the base of the vase makes for a wonderfully personal piece. The 60cm tall decanter can now be specially designed with the silhouettes of your choice.
But, this is where the problems start….The perfect birthday gift, a unique wedding gift (bride and groom), Mothers day, anniversary and the list goes on and on. I need to be clear here, the only issue I have with the best vase in the world is that I would like to give one to every person that matters to me.
Riedel Crystal Glassware are the master glass blowers from Austria. They know what they are doing. Riedel created the first grape specific wine glass to cater for the fact that the tongue has distinct sectors for detecting flavours. Brilliance.
Now, they have come up with a “Must have” piece with the option of using your loved ones silhouettes within the design. This special creation starts at £375 for the decanter, plus a surcharge of £125 for the same profile on both sides or £250 for two different profiles.
Did you know that there are only around 3million alpacas left in the world today, 70% of those living in Peru? Did you also know that back in the days of the Incas, alpaca wool was only reserved by royalty and this has led to the alpaca being referred to as Andean Gold.
Alicia Adams has developed a range of natural products that aim to get the most out of the natural positives that this unique wool brings with it. She started breeding Suri alpacas (one of the world’s rarest breeds) in The Hudson Valley back in 2006 and has now become a name synonymous with luxury, quality alpaca soft furnishing products.
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Louis Parsons is a name you’d know if you’re into art… having created bespoke pieces for The White House, MPs and high net worth individuals he’s grown to become rather popular.
For the past 16 years Louis has been in pursuit of an understanding of the human spirit, and how our expressions in daily life reflect the soul. In fact he has written extensively on how creativity can be used to reveal the inklings of the soul and also runs Soul Expression seminars from his workshop in Cheltenham, helping people understand what makes them feel alive, a detox for the soul.
His unique artworks is otherwise known as SoulScape, an oil on canvas creation that reveal an individual’s inner most feelings, desires and perceptions and interprets these into unique pieces of art for the home. Obviously this is very personal art and prices start from £1,200 and up.
Perhaps slightly eccentric to some, but very attractive to others, the Parrots Party Collection by Lladró Atelier has been conceived under the artistic guidance of internationally renowned designer Jaime Hayon.
In The Parrots Party collection, the refined forms of the pieces contrast with the minute decoration of the birds, the core element of the piece. Reproduced down to the tiniest detail, the plumage of the different species of birds seems to come to life on the original branches coming out of the vases, candelabra, coat-hangers and mirrors in this collection.
Parrot Parade vase - £855
Parrot Team candlestick - £765
Parrot Light candlestick - £225
Meissen have launched a range of designer Architectural tiles that start at 750 Euro per sqm and range up to 2500 Euro per sqm (opulent portfolio).
The Meissen tile is the only tile that is 100% waterproof and is created using a patented technology known as MEISSEN®.
The Opulent Portfolio features MEISSEN Architecture porcelain elements that are covered with platinum or (24 carat) gold.
