La Cerise Sur Le Gateau

Some gorgeous French-made linens and styling found on“La Cerise Sur Le Gateau” (the sherry on the cake). (via Haute Design)

Retro-yummy skates!

These retro rollarskates are just too yummy. oh I do miss rollar skating...reminds me of my growing-up years.

New Collection at Sparklethots

Ruth of Sparkle Thots has told me that she has just restocked her online shop with lots a brand new collection of pearls, silver and gold items. Many of the items would be very pretty and would be perfect as a gift or for adorning a bride and wedding entourage on her special day.

If you like any of the items, you will be happy to know that Sparkle Thots is doing a FREE SHIPPING promotion. Just spend above SGD $50 to receive this offer. Enter code [GIFTED08] upon check out.

(above) Drop of Golden Sun (SGD$45)

Rolling Pin

This rolling pin has raised lettering that prints into your pastry. Beautiful!

Letterpress Clocks

Gorgeous Letterpress Clocks on scallop cards by Cursive New York.

Beehive Kitchenware

I had blogged about the pretty kitchenware by Beehive Kitchenware in a previous post. Here are more of my favourites from their latest collection. above: Dolly Coaster Set
above: Baby Spoons

Milk and Bread

While I am not a huge fan of dog tags, this is something that I would love to have. Made from sterling silver, this tag comes custom made with the words and/or date you want. Available here.

Cool sleeves for your laptops

How cool is this? This laptop sleeve looks so much like a real envelope! You just have to make sure it doesn't go out in the OUT tray together with your laptop by mistake. Available here.

Above: Wonder Threads Laptop sleeve designed with velcro seals.

And if you are looking for a waterproof one, this one below from manilamac would be perfect.

Shonah

These gorgeous necklaces handmade from resin fabric and wood shapes from Melbourne-based jewellery designer Shona. Shona uses a blend of her original screen-printed fabrics, patchwork and vintage fabrics on each piece which is mounted on Tasmanian oak. To see more of her work, click here.

Cassette Tape USB Hub

Now this will make a cool gift for a techno geek. Available here.

H for Hannah

UK born, LA based ceramic designer, Hannah recently emailed to let me know about her new collection, The Jewellery Collection. Inspired by all things fashion, all designs are handmade in the UK from beautiful English bone china. To see more of her work, click here.

Plush Pod

Now this will make a lovely home for all you cat lovers out there. There is something very appealing to me about curling up in a cocoon like this and perhaps even rolling around in it. These pods are constructed out of 83 layers of laser-cut double wall corrugated cardboard and include bored holes for your kitties to stick their little paws into and do their scratching thing.

Glass Domes

Don't you think these sculptural glass domes by Fabrica are simply gorgeous?

Tea Code

A lovely reader pointed me to this neat design by Gazin Create called Tea Code. This cup is designed with two layers that eliminates the need of a handle and a cool silicone button so you can attach the tea bag. Available here.

The Conversation Cushion

Give a tiring conversation a fresh boost with the conversation cushion. Each cushion is filled with 100 questions on ribbons which you could pull out from the small rips in the front.

Tink Treasure Chest Ring in Turquoise

ohhh....I just love love love this!!!! It's a gold-plated ring with a hinged blue enamel chest that opens up to reveal a sparkling selection of Swarovski crystals and a tiny note from Tinkerbell. Designed by Kidada Jones for Disney Couture.

Dorogaya Magnetic Calendar

These calendar fridge magnets designed by ukrainian designer Serhiy Chebotaryov was awarded the Bronze prize at the Kiev International Advertising Festival '08.

Dinner Napkins

Dress up for dinner with these stylish dinner napkins.

Plant labels

These gorgeous plant labels are designed by british artist kim jenkins. Think these sticks would make a wonderful gift for someone with green fingers or a wonderful idea as a garden themed wedding favour (if you personalise it with a message). Available here.

The glo pillow

Designed as an alternative to the traditional alarm clock, The glo pillow is a response to a brief to create a product which helps to combat the pressures of a "24 hour" lifestyle. The pillow uses an LED fabric to wake the user using light. This pillow surface also shows the time using the grid of LEDs below. 40 minutes before the pre-set alarm time the pillow begins to glow and gently brings the user out of sleep. This natural waking process helps to set your "body clock" and apparently results in more healthy sleep/wake patterns.

Wonder if this pillow can withstand drool or if I would start hating my pillow if I had something like this.