Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Day 20 - Sweet Candy

SOLANGECreated by the acclaimed jeweller, this is a heady mix of sweet candy and patchouli with a fresh top note of bergamot with rose, jasmine, labdanum, treemoss and heliotrope. Musk and vanilla bourbon base notes create an addictive, animal attraction.

£145 from Solange Azagury Partridge

Day 21 - UK Beauty

union jackEstee Lauder lucidity translucent pressed powder compact. Union Jack enamel and diamante.

£50 Estee Lauder

Day 21 - Neon Immersion

rolf sachsRolf Sach's Neon Immersion, is a borosilicate glass coil, filled with neon, immersed in a blown borosilicate glass bottle filled with water.

Edition of 7 P.O.A. Rolf Sachs

Day 22 - Space Rocket

space explorerFasten your rocket boosters! Hurtle across the solar system looking for planets to probe and alien civilisations to aid. Blast the imagination into space with this rocket replica. This wooden rocket comes in fourteen easy to assemble parts to build and paint.

Makes 1 rocket

Finished size: Height 285mm x Width 80mm

£14.99 from The Little Experience

Day 22 - Victorian Beauty

Basia ZarzyckaFor beautiful hair accessories, including vintage and the more unusual, look no further than Basia Zarzycka.

This Victorian haircomb is priced at £446

Day 23 - Spy For The Day

Spy Games ExperienceIn this experience, one will learn the essential skills required to conduct a secret agent operation, and how to use specialist spy equipment; covert cameras and UHF radios, bugs and listening devices!

You'll fire automatic pistols and sniper rifles, de-activate bombs, throw axes, learn skid car techniques, and some martial arts for when you 're cornered by enemy agents!!

The experience starts at 9.30am with Arrival at the stadium where safety briefings and issuing of all equipment will take place.
In this fun packed experience, you will engage in activities such as:
Driving skills
Weapons Training
Surveillance
Gadgets
Drive-in pistol
Upon booking, the recipient will recieve a map with directions, but more importantly, the Spy Games gift pack, with a Spy Games 'Passport ' and Camera (genuine-disposable)!!

£215 from Buy A gift

Day 23 - Jewellery Tree

treeThis jewellery tree, designed by Louise Christ, is made of a high gloss, polished aluminium, which withstands extensive use and has the necessary weight to carry your jewellery without tipping over! It is just as beautiful and sculptural as it is fascinatingly simple. Not only will it look great on your dressing room table, but you can also see at a glance your rings, bracelets, chains and earrings for choosing from.

h14 w6 d25cm


£29.95 each from Wrap It

Day 24 - Boxing Clever

Bill AmbergBill Amberg leather punch bag and bowing gloves.

modern reproductions of timeless classics


hand made


vegetable tanned cow hide leather


will age beautifully


height approx. 80 cm


weight 23 kilos

Punchbag £195, gloves £80

Saturday, December 01, 2007

Day 24 - Wild Flowers Book Sculpture

Su BlackwellPaper has been used for communication since its invention; either between humans or in an attempt to communicate with the spirit world. Su Blackwell employs this delicate, accessible medium and use irreversible, destructive processes to reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, dreams and ambitions.

It is the delicacy, the slight feeling of claustrophobia, as if these characters, the landscape have been trapped inside the book all this time and are now suddenly released. A number of the compositions have an urgency about them, the choices made for the cut-out people from the illustrations seem to lean towards people on their way somewhere, about to discover something, or perhaps escaping from something. And the landscapes speak of a bleak mystery, a rising, an awareness of the air.

£1,000 from Su Blackwell

Friday, November 30, 2007

Day 25 - Mummy's Little Helper

kitchenMy Little Kitchen Set

I baked this especially for you! Fun sponge cake and a pink gingham apron in a lovely enamel tin saying my little kitchen.

£25 (currently reduced to £18) The White Company

Day 25 - Lotus Lighting

LotusDesigned to make a dramatic statement in any room, these breathtaking centrepieces are like sculptural works of art. Simply hang one over an existing bulb to create the impact of a chandelier. 100W max.

Large (H:55xDia:55cm) £350

Medium (H:35xDia:35cm) £275

The White Company

Day 26 - Japanese Cherry Blossom

shu uemuraShu Uemura re-introduces the collection of iconic Japanese bath oils that originally launched over a decade ago. Featuring a unique oil formula that leaves skin soft and hydrated, Pleasure of Japanese Bath is Shu Uemura's expression of the Japanese bath tradition -- a focus on purification, well-being and sensuous pleasure. Available in four traditional Japanese fragrances (Hinoku, Sakura, Shobu and Yuzu), each inspired by nature.

Contains essential oils that soften and hydrate skin. Unique cleansing oil technology allows bath oil emulsion to maintain skin moisture. 200mL

Day 26 - Elite Brigade

HelicatThe Hellcat Combat is presented as a limited edition variant of the second and final generation of the Hellcat series. The Combat features a design specific hand ported and polished head design, special camshaft grind, returned intake system, which harmoniously result in a 12% gain in rear wheel horsepower and a 4% increase in rear wheel torque. Front and rear camshaft compression and rebound suspension rates are recalculated for superior handling, more detailed feedback and increased ride control.

A new sport seat and Combat specific finish completes the machine. The result is an exotic balance of power and beauty. A discreet "Combat" insignia is engraved on the outer primary machined aircraft-grade aluminun plate.

£40,000 number made 20 from Confederate

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Day 27 - Making Sure Your Man Smells Good

SpaceNKSpace NK
Man Collection

This boxed set includes a Space NK Man 100ml Eau de Toilette, 150ml Body Wash, 200g Soap and 100ml Shave Cream loaded with botanical plant extracts to calm and soothe the skin.

£68.00 from Space NK

Day 27 - Sleeping With Jellyfish

SafariJellyfish are the ultimate executive stress-reliever in the Far East. One of the hottest tickets in town is a night at the Enoshima Aquarium, not far from Tokyo. Scientists have proven that looking at jellyfish stimulates the release of relaxation hormones, so hundreds of stressed execs now enter a weekly lottery which allows 30 people to eat, practice yoga and sleep in front of the jellyfish tanks.

Hire from £2,500 London Aquarium

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Day 28 - Compact Disc

CHAUMETChaumet's gold charm necklaces adjust from baby to adult size. Available in 6 styles: boy, girl, clover, bee, tiara and heart.

£320 from Chaumet

Day 28 - Mint Tea

maidenGold is such a strong story for interiors at the moment and these Moroccan tea cups and saucers are so pretty and perfect for after dinner coffees and hot drinks. I have a collection of them displayed on a shelf in my kitchen and when the light catches, it's the perfect way to introduce a bit of 'bling' to your interior.

Cup size 8 cm high, saucer 10 cm diameter.



£12 from Maiden

Day 29 - Silver Softness

Wallace SacksThe passion for all things metallic and shiny continues and makes this silver metallic leather cushion right on trend. 40 cm x 40 cm

£35 from Wallace Sacks

Day 29 - Why Should Your Kids Have All The Fun?

Porsche DesignPorsche has taken inspiration from the classic toboggan and come up with an aluminum masterpiece. It folds up, concertina-style, and zips along on aerodynamic runners.

Exclusive design. Aluminium frame with stainless steel runners. Innovative folding mechanism: no loose parts, ready for use within seconds. Exchangeable robust nylon seat in red or black (both included in package). High-quality protective carrying bag. Approved by German safety standards agency [TÜV].

£210 from Porsche

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Day 30 - Play To Win

Leather Scrabble SetThis scrabble set, £999, by Pickett, is beautifully made in leather and wood. Not just the ideal gift for you man, it's a winner for you both.

Available in 4 colour schemes:
pale blue pigskin
black cherry pigskin
pink pigskin
orange pigskin