T H E ST Y L E A F FA I R
Stylist JULIET HARPER offers tips for finding the right globally-inspired porcelain and pottery for every dining occasion.
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hen we were able to freely travel, I would discover ceramics of all kinds in every corner of the globe - from the blue and white Delftware I found in Holland, the Azulejo in Portugal, to the colourful Majolica ceramics spilling out of the stores in Positano, Italy. Equally, I was drawn to fine bone china mugs from Harrods in London or Beatrix Potter collectibles, which line the shelves of Duty Free shops throughout the UK. There’s nothing prettier than eggs served in dainty Polish egg cups, tea in fine china cups, or rich coffee in large mugs. There’s nothing better than a long alfresco lunch, with food served on a complete set of Mediterranean tableware. Confined to the shops of Singapore, where do we find similar items to serve as a reminder of exotic places we may have explored this past summer and those familiar spots we miss visiting? Sophie Auport (sophieallport.com) has a stunning collection of fine bone china mugs made in the UK - a perfect gift for every family member. They’re available online or at Culina Dempsey (culina. com.sg). They go quickly so snap them up when you see them in store. For animal or garden lovers, Sophie’s whole collection is heavenly. There’s also a sports series! Recently I stumbled across Iggy’s Crafts pop up at Cluny Court (facebook. com/iggyscrafts.sg) and discovered a colourful collection of melamine plates and tableware that are the exact replicas of those found in Spain and Morocco. They come in all shapes and sizes and are
Andaman free-form dinner plates, KRA Sanctuary
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