Handpresso Hybrid Outdoor Set: Fairfax Coffee – £135.00
Justin gave me a lovely espresso machine a couple of Christmases ago and it’s seen a lot of service – a quick pick me up before going out in the morning!
But what’s a girl to do when she’s out & about, miles away from a coffee shop and needs a fix? We’re off for a break to the Lake District soon so that scenario is highly likely to occur. Step forward the Handpresso Hybrid Outdoor Set… it’s the ultimate glamping accessory!
Following on from all the wonderful stuff in our recent Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair blog post, here’s some more hand crafted loveliness!
Justin’s brother, Damian is a very skilled potter and he dropped off some of his new designs on a recent visit.
Amongst them were these sweet espresso coffee mugs.
We love the tall narrow shape which still fits under most coffee machines and retains the heat of a small espresso very well.
He’s experimented with a few different glazes – various colours & textures – and they feel really good in the hand.
Small certainly is beautiful!
If you’ve got any favourites or feedback please leave a comment here. We’ll be sure to pass them on – Damian’s always interested to hear what people think – especially about new ideas!
We need a little help – who designed this?
We bought this really interesting coffee percolator at a market last week.
We think it’s a very good example of domestic industrial design.
It probably dates from between the 1920s and the 1940s…
It’s made from steel with Bakelite finials.
It gives us a few clues – such as registered design marks – and the number ’37′ to the base.
It’s very reminiscent of Naum Slutky and Bauhaus design… have you got any thoughts?
We picked up a lovely little item this week that we wanted to share with you.
It’s a set of four vintage 60s/70s Staffordshire Potteries mugs… complete with original carrying tray & lids. Not only do we love the design & colours of this set, it’s the fact that all its bits are intact – a rare survivor!
They’re great for cups of tea when you’re working in the garden – the lids keep it warm until you’re ready to drink, keep the flies out (and are the perfect place to put a biscuit or two!). They’d also be good for the office – you’ll need to use the whole set when it’s your turn to make a brew.
We normally come across these Staffordshire mugs singly – here are a few more examples that we’ve picked up.
They’re only humble everyday objects but wonderful all the same!
What makes that perfect coffee break?
Well designed machines to make it in…
Striking pots to serve it in…
Beautiful cups to drink it from…
And not forgetting… cosies to keep it warm!
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