You know the drill: A house is not a home until you fill it up with character and soul. In light of our return to staying home during this Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) period, we’ve curated a list of items that we hope can spark a little joy as we spend more time indoors.
Wood pencils, $2 each, Beyond The Vines Design Store
Add some joy to your WFH desk by grouping these HB pencils which come in 16 peppy hues in a holder. The positive quotes printed on the stationery will serve as a motivation to keep you going throughout the day.
Helle Mardahl glass espresso cup, US$181 (S$240) www.matchesfashion.com
Perk up your day instantly by serving your morning cuppa in this joyful mouth-blown glass design by Copenhagen-based artist Helle Mardahl.
Rattan and jacquard stool, $399, Ong Shunmugam
If colour and character is something your living space needs, then this stool upholstered with jacquard depicting peonies, from homegrown label Ong Shunmugam’s expanding Suvarnabumi Rattan line will pep up your home.
Plastic and metal screwdriver set, $13, Muji
If you’re all about aesthetics, this sleek minimalist Phillips screwdriver set is an essential you need in your toolbox.
L’objet porcelain plates, $561 for a set of four, Strange & Deranged
Whether you’re a superstitious homeowner or just someone who loves witty details in your tableware, this ombre-hued plates with an evil eye detail and 24K gold-plated accent are definitely beautiful in the eye of the beholder.
Dior Homewear Kit, $3,500, Dior Men
Dior’s first homewear kit for men (it comprises a pochette, night mask, slipper in the Dior Oblique jacquard and silk and a cashmere and wool stole) is so chic, we don’t mind nicking it from our better halves.
Porcelain and wax scented candle, $480, Gucci
Light this candle and let the sweet and comforting scent of pink rose and Taif Damask rose permeate your home (it can burn for approximately 68 hours). The home scent is housed in a vessel made by Italian porcelain specialist Ginori and handpainted with the Gucci Flora pattern.
Hari Hari Maquette floral arrangement, $125, www.humidhouse.com
Nothing says luxurious living like having a fresh floral arrangement delivered to your home every day. The Hari Hari Maquette by artisanal florist This Humid House will transform any room with its gallery-worthy design featuring the florist’s choice of blooms for the day.
Satin and wood ottoman, $5,449.50, Versace
Measuring 103cm by 103cm by 40cm, this huge ottoman with its underwater-themed print will be the focal point of your living room and makes for the perfect gathering spot for your family.
Leather brush, $360 each, Hermes
Hermes’ petit h studio (it’s the brand’s creative workshop which repurposes materials into unique objects) created these animal-themed brushes for clothing and shoe. But why not use it as the perfect substitute for a cute desk broom?
L’Objet Cote Maquis room spray, US$67.52 (S$90), www.net-a-porter.com
If wanderlust has got you, spritz this Cote Maquis room spray by L’Objet on your bed linen, curtains and room. The hypnotic scent will transport you to summers in the Mediterranean with its lingering notes of salt and incense and labdanum and cashmere wood. Housed in a UV-blocking 200ml glass bottle, you won’t have to worry about the scent losing its potency in our tropical heat.
Warren Ellis Pure Exploitation glazed bone china egg cup, £22 ($42), www.cavethings.com
Nick Cave’s ode to his longtime musical collaborator Warren Ellis features a doodle on a glazed bone china egg cup. It serves both as a tchotchke for the kitchen top and idiosyncratic tableware for breakfast.
Originally published in Female.