Amazonian Cushions by A Rum Fellow

Online store A Rum Fellow has launched Amazonian, a series of brightly coloured hand-embroidered cushions, inspired by the vibrancy of the rainforest and made in conjunction with a co-operative of indigenous female artisans.

House of Hackney opens London flagship store

British interiors brand House of Hackney has opened a new flagship London store to showcase its signature 'Victoriana with a twist' collections.

Inventario: Everything Is A Project

Inventario (Italian for inventory) is an editorial initiative created and managed by Beppe Finessi, edited by Corraini and promoted and supported by Foscarini. It stems from the idea that every gesture and action, even the simplest, is a project.

Robo Fish at Hamleys

London toy store Hamleys has announced its top ten toy list for Christmas 2013, with robotic pets emerging as a key trend for gifting this festive season.

Maison Sibulet: Milanese luxury for dogs

Dog bed by Maison Sibulet

Located in the heart of Milan in the charming courtyard of an 18th century palazzo, Maison Sibulet is styled to resemble a classic salon. Although the boutique is in the middle of the city's most famous fashion area, the atmosphere in-store is convivial: a haven where customers can relax with their four-legged friends.

Laura Ashley launches first hotel

Bedroom at Laura Ashley The Manor, Elstree

British retailer Laura Ashley has opened its first hotel. Located in Hertfordshire, the 49-room Tudor revival property is furnished throughout with pieces from the brand's current Home collection.

Headliner Cocktails

99 Truffles and Fruit and Tie cocktails, inspired by Jay Z and Justin Timberlake

Headliner Cocktails is a range of bespoke cocktails inspired by headliner music acts. Developed by mixologist Charlie McCarthy and illustrator Melissa Bailey, the project celebrates World Duty Free's upcoming Summer Drinks Festival.

Caravan, the tiny house hotel

Located in the Alberta Arts District in Portland, Oregon, Caravan is a hotel comprising three tiny self-contained houses, built on wheeled trailers. Each house is unique and boasts a private bathroom (complete with hot shower) as well as a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, so guests can feel completely at home during their stay.

Color-Hunting by Dai Fujiwara

Sky Dairy - Photo Dai Fujiwara

Former creative director at Issey Miyake, Dai Fujiwara invented the 'color-hunting' concept. Him and his team reproduce colour on a piece of paper by mixing watercolours, to perfectly match tones that they come accross in the wild. If the swatch disappears into the target, it’s a perfect catch. 

Fujiwara thus went colour hunting amongst wild lions, and used his finds as a base to reinterpret the Camper Pelotas shoes.

My first Dunlopillo: an eco mattress for babies

British company Dunlopillo has just released an eco-conceived mattress specifically created for babies. During its first year, a baby spends 15 to 20 hours a day in his bed so the quality of his sleep is paramount. 'My first Dunlopillo' is adapted to new-borns' morphology and weight, and composed of Ecogen foam, which ensures a better ventilation, is anti-allergen, and prevents the appearance of bacteria and acarids.

Organic outdoor furniture by Ross Lovegrove

British designer Ross Lovegrove's new furniture collection for Vondom combines the brand's expertise in advanced roto-moulded technology and the designer's ongoing research into transferring digital processes into contemporary design. Named Biophilia, because of its fluid organic shapes, the pieces push the boundaries between material, structure and form into a new modern territory. 

Winners of the Tour de France trophy by Lasvit

Famous for its unique and exclusive crystal glass sculptures, Czech glass-making company Lasvit was commissioned by the Tour de France to create an elegant trophy for the third consecutive year. The prize was hand-made by Czech glass-makers and designed by Peter Olah, from Slovakia, who is also responsible for the Race of Champions' trophy.