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The Christian Tortu line, first shown at the New York International Gift Fair and then at Maison & Objet in Paris last month, reveals the artist's mix of unexpected color, shape and texture. Christian Tortu is an accomplished florist so it's no surprise that his vase collection enhances the natural beauty of flowers. Imagine how striking this vase would look, filled with fresh flowers, in your home.

These Sieger gold bowls nest nicely. They would be great as ice cream bowls for Papa, Mama and child, or for serving condiments. My China Sieger Treasure combines pure white porcelain, crafted by the renowned Furstenberg porcelain manufacturers with hand-painted gold accents.

Whilst normally I do most of my shopping online, I always make an exception for car boot sales. I love the randomness of car boot sales – never knowing what potential treasure you're going to find. Being perpetually skint, I also enjoy the cheapness.

I'm still tempted by bead shops, still find myself drawn through their doors before I know what I'm doing. I realise there's no point, but it doesn't stop me ogling the neat rows, fantasising about what I could make.

Acclaimed Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) and the renowned group of designers who helped establish the company he founded as one of the World's most important silverwares firms will be the subject of Georg Jensen Silversmiths. At once universal and versatile, each Jensen object is a complete sculptural statement defined by the clarity of its contours.

Perfume bargains used to be the sole territory of duty-free, however, in the days of Internet shopping, prices vary enormously. Rather than using your precious lunch hour to scout for good deals, shop online. This way, you’ll get the best perfume, for the best price.

If anybody has ever watched the TV show <i>Star Trek</i> and has wondered what would happen if their phaser pistols failed to fire? Or in a sense, "run out of ammo."

Thomas Rosenthal Group Dinnerware Loft Weiss Dinner Plate - Pure. Practical. Playful. Create imaginative variations of a familiar theme. Thomas a mug/cup organizer has a formed wire clip that can slidably engage a shelf; a wire support framework slidably engages the clip adjacent the lower surface of the shelf; a plurality of downwardly extending hooks is attached to the framework.

A fresh series of handcrafted crystal glassware created by the artisans of Theresienthal. These beautiful items come from the Theresienthal crystal glass manufactory which has perfected the art of combining the treasures of earlier glassmaking generations with contemporary designs and shapes.

Arzberg TRIC offers just the right cup for every taste, the saucer, it self is also diverse, it fits perfectly with four of the six cups offered in TRIC without wobbling, even when it is stacked. The Arzberg company, since 1887 has stood for the highest quality in materials and design.