Royal Doulton Olio Teapot

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—01. Designed by Barber & Osgerby.

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This year the British homewares company Royal Doulton is celebrating its 200th anniversary by producing a series of collaborations with artists and designers. One such offering is the Olio range, by Edward Barber and Jay Ogersby. Crafted from durable stoneware, wood and stainless steel, it evokes a more casual feeling than normally found in Royal Doulton’s traditional bone china designs. The collection has been designed to blend seamlessly with the existing items in one’s home, and this teapot, which is currently available from Everyday Needs, would appear to do just that.

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Gidon Bing Ceramics

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—01. Large Japanese bowl.
—02. Footed vase.

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The multi-talented, Auckland-based sculptor Gidon Bing, known for working in the mediums of wood, metal and ceramic, has created a number of beautiful vessels which enunciate a calm minimalism through their sturdy, simple forms and attractive French khaki colouring. Everyday Needs currently has a selection of different sized bowls, as well as a tall, footed vase – all of which would look great in any home, holding court in the middle of a table for decoration or used purposefully during a meal.

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Gidon Bing Postcards

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—01. Bird and Pebbles.
—02. Circular and Clouds.

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Auckland-based artist Gidon Bing is best known for his sculptures and ceramics, but he's created this special series of postcards for Everyday Needs, inspired by his three-dimensional works and printed in New Zealand.

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Japanese Incense Holder

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—01. Made in Japan.

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Simple, effective and beautiful, this brass, Japanese-made incense holder is now being offered for pre-order at Everyday Needs.

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Godmother Stansborough Grey Wool Blankets

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—01. Made in New Zealand.
—02. Editions of 4 or 6.
—03. 100% Stansborough Grey wool.

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Designed by Kirsty Cameron and produced in limited numbers from Stansborough Grey wool, these blankets are woven and individually hand-finished in New Zealand for Godmother, using a chemical-free process.

—Available at Everyday Needs

Martino Gamper In Vino Veritas Three Glass Coasters

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—01. Small size.
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Developed for the Total Trattoria project, these coaster clusters were designed by London-based artist Martino Gamper. Available in four colours and two sizes, they are an interesting take on a very simple product. Gamper breathes new life into an often mundane object, creating something useful and visually unique.

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Hario Glass Tea Pot

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—01. 700ml.

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Hario produce some of the best products when it comes to making tea or coffee. Steeped in tradition, the Japanese company have been in business since 1921, and they continue to thrive with their timeless, well-designed, affordable items. With a sieve for brewing the leaves in, this heat resistant 700ml glass pot makes for a great gift for yourself and tea lovers alike.

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Leslie Williamson: Handcrafted Modern & Modern Originals

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—01. Modern Originals.
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Having trained as a portraitist at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, the primary focus of Leslie Williamson's more recent work has been the world of interiors. Eschewing the glossy format often associated with this subject, she captures people's homes and the work of iconic designers and architects in a far more artistic way. Her first book published by Rizzoli, Handcrafted Modern, has done exceptionally well, and her second from the same publisher, Modern Originals, was released in April of this year.

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—Leslie Williamson