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find a bit more about our favourite products and what we think
makes them so great. You can browse through an archive of our
favourites on the right hand column.
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October Favourites
 FOREST
GUMP.....the tale of two trees and a
porcupine
Alessi
have recently added to the OrienTales collection and have
certainly not disappointed with their latest additions.
Our first monthly favourite comes in the form of a delightful
condiment set from Alessi. The salt and pepper pots take the
form of two trees and popping up beside them is a little
creature, who when filled with toothpicks, becomes a little
porcupine. All the separate pieces are magnetic, so they
stick to reduce the risk of getting knocked over. It also
means the set can be carried to and from the table with ease.
Being hand decorated gives the set a wonderfully tactile
feel, which adds to the appeal of it. The set also comes
packaged in the classic OrienTales black packaging to make it
an extra special gift, should you be able to part company
with it once purchased that is. I accept this may not be
everyone's cup of tea at first glance, but I challenge
you to see this in the flesh and not love it. Why Alessi have
named this little gem Forest Gump is still a mystery, but the
name is strangely apt for the adorable nature of this
product.
 The mask of Alessandro.........
Each year Alessi add to their
collection of special edition corkscrews in the style of
the famous Alessandro M. One of the latest, Arlecchino,
is a real treat for any Alessi collector. The great thing
about the special edition Alessandros are the accessories
that accompany them. There is just something delightful
about these characterful corkscrews being dressed to
impress. Arlecchino in particular comes with a hat and
mask combo. These also make very unique presents for
special occassions. You are garaunteed to be original if
you turn up to a party with one of these, especially good
in my opinion for a wedding present if you want to be
different and stray from a list. Another perk of these
corkscrews is, despite being perfectly functioning and
usable, they also look great as a piece of artistic
design and are fit to dress a side table or cabinet. So
you know if you buy one of these for someone, it is not
going to be another gift shoved in a cupboard never to be
seen again, however will sit proudly in their home and
bring a smile to their faces. What more can you want from
a gift?
Oliver Croxson
Ojay Design
June Favourites
Philippe Starck watches new to Ojay Design.
 This month, we have chosen Philippe Starck
watches as our favourite products. This unique range of watches
stems from a relationship between Fossil and designer Philippe
Starck.
Philippe Starck is well known for his contemporary take on
household products when he designed for Alessi. One of Philippe
Starck`s most famous pieces is the alien-like " Juicy
Salif" juicer, produced by Alessi.
Philippe Starck`s wealth of design experience and Fossil`s long
standing reputation for funky, quality watches combine to
create a fantastic range of individual and original
timepieces.
  The "Veiled" range (see left) has
been a particularly popular line. A contemporary and stylish
simplicity combined with a polished stainless steel finish
create a futuristic look for a classic watch.
This Philippe Starck watch comes in two sizes, the larger of
which is designed as a gents watch, with the thinner, smaller
version being unisex.
  Another very popular line from the Philippe Starck
Fossil watch range has been the "Tailgate" line for
women. These ladies watches make a great summer accessory,
white being the "in" colour, this version has gone
down particularly well so far. In our shop, Splendid Lifestyle
in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, we sold out of this range very
quickly. The simple and clean look of the watch compliments the
bold white and pink faces of the watches (see left).
All in all the Fossil Philippe Starck watch collection is a
unique design-led range of watches for those who want to stand
out from the crowd. If you appreciate good design, you`ll
definitely appreciate a Philippe Starck watch. To view the full
range, please click here.
Thank you for reading our monthly favourites page.
Oliver Croxson
Ojay Design
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