news etc Arc royal Worn well Weave a trad twist into a modern scheme with an ever-stylish kilim in bright orange. Each Patina rug, new from BoConcept, takes six months to make and is sheared to create that worn, bohemian look. From £1,295 (boconcept.co.uk)
Spanish-born, London-based designer Héctor Serrano says his Carmen lamp for FontanaArte is inspired by the overlapping discs in armour. The steel ‘petals’ are built on a series of rings, so soft light diffuses through every layer. Also available as a pendant, standard or table lamp. £2,148 (chaplins.co.uk)
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necks appeal This winter, the collar is the new scarf. This sheepskin version in chic navy is Livingetc’s favourite – it’ll add cosy glamour to a simple turtleneck or Céline-style collarless coat. £95 (gemmalister.com)
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Established in 1920, Falcon Enamelware is the epitome of utility-cool kitchenalia. Now its classic white-and-blue dishes have been updated in Pillarbox Red (pictured), Sky Blue and Pigeon Grey. Bake set, £54.99 (falconenamelware.com)
American idol Finally, Jonathan Adler’s world of ‘happy chic’ is available on this side of the Pond, with a new standalone boutique in London (the first outside of the States) and a UK webstore. The shop, on Sloane Avenue in Chelsea, will cover up to 3,000 sq ft spread over two floors, selling a specially curated selection of Adler designs, which the man himself describes with, ‘If your heirs won’t fight over it, we won’t make it.’ Channing desk, £1,078.81; Shell lamp, £305; George wallpaper, £154 per 13.7m roll (uk.jonathanadler.com)
Livingetc November 2011 <#R#>