Singapore-based furniture and lifestyle store Bornincolour recently introduced the Parisienne collection, which offers furniture pieces inspired by the Classical style. Designed to incorporate accents like wainscoting details, chrome knobs and distressed paint finishes, the range – including sideboards, mirrors, drawer chests, bedside tables and sofas – has a rustic touch, too. The endearing silhouette and intricate details of the pieces make them ideal for any room in the house.
SEE ALL OF THE PARISIENNE COLLECTION AT BORNINCOLOUR’S SHOWROOM, #02-31, 1024 YISHUN INDUSTRIAL PARK A, WWW.BORNINCOLOUR.COM.SG.
Accent your home with the captivating range of aromas from candles by Carriere Freres Industries. The fragrances include floral and plant notes such as cotton flower, damask rose, ginger, spearmint, as well as fruity flavours like melon and tomato. The candles also come in white-lacquered glass crafted and hand-poured in its Normandy factory in France.
CARRIERE FRERES CANDLES ARE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT ESCENTIALS, #03-02/05 PARAGON, 290 ORCHARD ROAD.
Tea connoisseurs will be glad to know that established French brand Kusmi Tea is finally available in Singapore. The company uses only whole leaves from tea-producing countries such as China, India and Sri Lanka, to produce its original secret recipe and exclusive blends with distinctive flavours.
There are over 90 varieties of teas, from the classic black and green teas to those infused with hints of delicate spices, fruit and flowers, to enjoy any time of day. The latest exclusive launch to look out for is the white tea by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse – the rare leaves used are harvested by hand only once a year, and comes in a refined textured, white-and-gold canister.
KUSMI TEA, AVAILABLE IN LOOSE TEA LEAVES OR TEA BAGS, IS AVAILABLE AT TAKASHIMAYA D.S., BASEMENT 1, AND WWW.KUSMITEA.COM.
Artist and designer Martha Sturdy recently unveiled a series of lighting and in-outdoor furniture at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. Pieces in this new range are made entirely of marbled white resin or hand-sculpted brass.
Martha showcased the Illume lamps, tabletop resin lighting; Basin rectangle resin planters; Art Screen, a large sculptural room divider; and the Langara collection of brass bowls.
SHOP THE COMPLETE COLLECTION, AND SEE MORE OF MARTHA STURDY’S WORKS AT WWW.MARTHASTURDY.COM.
If you’re looking to refresh the look of your home, there’s a chance you’ll find something you love from Minotti’s 2017 Home Anthology Collection. Coordinated by architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni, it’s a collection of furniture that perfectly balances classic and contemporary – an aspect synonymous with Italian design. Interesting combinations of sublime materials — wood, glass, stone and leather — as well as attractive textures and colour summarise the look, be it a sofa, armchair or desk.
MINOTTI IS AT 30 HILL STREET, TEL: 6338-2822, WWW.MINOTTI.COM.