Pouffe the magic dragon..

British designer Donna Wilson works magic with textiles and her furniture for British furniture manufacturer SCP is no exception. Miyo Wada wants either "Frank" or "Ernest" pouffes in green or pink.

Grass Roots

A grass dress grown from seed over 3 months by up and coming artist Kirstie Macleod whose innovative approach to textiles is turning heads in both the fashion and the art world. See more work on her website DreamingDresses

Camper Van in your Aria

An operatic take on the traditional camper van with an antipodean touch by Axel Enthoven. Complete with wine cellar, teak veranda and an espresso bar, via Mocoloco

Ticking off

Inner city buses in the Swedish capital have been graced with bright splashes of colour thanks to watchmaker Triwa. The firm have changed commuter handgrips, replacing them with pictures of watches really making people tick.  

 

Dubai: the rise and fall - in photos

The rise and fall of Dubai in the NY times blog photographic essay. click here

Before..............

After....: many expats who have left have just abandoned their cars in parking lots

Do a 007

At first glance this satin brushed 18 carat pink gold Jaeger LeCoultre watch looks...like a watch. Its tech spech however, means you can play at being James Bond while checking the time as it also opens an Aston Martin sports car. With one push on the Rapide Transponder AMVOX2 watch crystal the car is unlocked. How 007 is that!

Spruce up your Christmas tree

Looking for Christmas decorations with a twist. Lovingly hand-sewn by photographer Charlotte Brown a felt whale or polar bear show you're going against the traditional angel/pine cone/tinsel grain. Available to purchase on Etsy that also sells other adorable hand-made goods.

 

Having a whale of a time

 

Care bears