Categories / Design and Interiors

OiOi’s Hang On Honey Danish pendant light

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Oozing mid-century minimalist cool is this newly-launched Hang On Honey Danish pendant light.

It’s the work of Danish architect Niels ‘Rockabilly’ Rasmussen for his own company OiOi design company – and it’s taken two years for him to get it just right. There’s a range of bold colours available and the lamps all have a three-layer varnish for a superior finish, as well as a clever grip that connects directly to the bulb using silicone attachments.

If you want to add some cool to your living space, it retails for £160.

Find out more at the Funktion Alley website

Categories / Christmas

Alessi’s Hal Freddo porcelain snowman

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Alessi has a ‘Top Design…Pop Price’ range of cool design for not much cash – and included in that range is this classic Hal Freddo porcelain snowman, designed by Massimo Giacon.

It’s just one of a number of classic Christmas items available, with this cute little fella an ideal seasonal ornament with his carrot nose and jaunty hat. And it’s a decent present too, sold in its own gift box.

Standing at 14.5cm high, it sells for a very affordable £8.

Find out more at the Utility Design website

Categories / Homeware

Moose Firelighters

MooseLabour and Wait specialise in old fashioned, high quality practical products, the stuff that it is increasingly difficult to find on the high street. Amongst the brushes, twine and string that makes up much of their stock, we found these rather lovely Moose Firelighters.

Still very much a practical product, being from Sweden, this hasn’t meant a compromise on design. They apparently work effectively and smell good as well.

A book of twelve costs £15 and can be ordered online.

Categories / Food and Drink

Ella Doran Vintage Plate Tray

VintagetrayThis isn’t a piece of chipped china picked up in a charity shop for a few pence, but another retro design from Ella Doran.

The Vintage Plate Tray is part of a kitsch range that features photographs of old patterned china plates, the kind favoured by aging relatives. The collection also includes coasters and tablemats, but this tray is the probably the best piece. The floral plate design is in the centre of the tray, where in fact you would put your actual plate, which is a rather nice touch.

It costs £15 and can be ordered directly from Ella Doran’s website.

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech, Toys and Games

Space Invaders 30th anniversary luggage collection

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It’s apparently 30 years since the arcade classic Space Invaders was thrust upon an unsuspecting youth. And to celebrate, Taito is launching a luggage collection.

Not exactly what you would expect, but there’s no denying it’s very eye-catching. Everything from holdalls and shoppers through to smaller items like wallets and pouches – available in a range of colours, with each item packed with aliens, spaceships and explosions.

Now the bad news. Taito is so far only releasing its retro luggage in Japan. But if we all create enough of a buzz, they might just let the rest of us have some.

Find out more at the Taito website
(Japanese)

Via Hypebeast

Categories / Homeware

Mr Men ceramic mugs

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Let your friends and family know what you really think of them with these Mr Men mugs.

Yes, the Mr Men revival continues, with these ceramic mugs available in a range of characters, including the Mr Happy and Little Miss Chatterbox featured here. And the design is featured both inside and outside of the mug.

Standing 9cm tall and with a diameter of 8cm, each mug retails for £6.

Find out more about the mugs at the Urban Outfitters website