David Hunt’s warm glow
Inspired by mid-century design, the Hyde pendant features hand-spun metal shades in Butter Brass and Marmalade, £1,400, shown here with the Hyde table lamp in Juniper, £390, and wall light in Marmalade, £318, all David Hunt Lighting. 01295 672628; www.davidhuntlighting.co.uk
Soane’s woven beauty
The Rattan Petal hanging light, medium, £3,000, is made by weavers at Soane Britain’s Leicestershire workshop. 020–7730 6400; www.soane.com
Susie Watson’s art of glass
Contemporary meets classic in the design of the Tall Reeded Glass Jar lamp base, £165, shown here with the 18in pleated Red Sasha linen lampshade, £125, both from Susie Watson Designs. 0344 980 8185; www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk
Porta Romana’s art work
Designed by artist Gareth Devonald-Smith for Porta Romana, the Thera chandelier, from £5,400, is based on 20th-century sculp-tural forms, constructed from steel and brass with a decorative Plaster and Gold finish. 01420 23005; www.portaromana.com
Neptune take to the floor
The Chetham swingarm floor lamp, from £180, features two pivot points for angling the shade, as well as a height-adjustable stem, useful for many a reading nook, from Neptune. 01793 934011; www.neptune.com
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'To exist in this world relies on the hands of others': Roger Powell and modern British bookbindingAn exhibition on the legendary bookbinder Roger Powell reveals not only his great skill, but serves to reconnect us with the joy, power and importance of real craftsmanship.
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Spam: The tinned meaty treat that brought a taste of the ‘hot-dog life of Hollywood’ to war-weary BritainCourtesy of our ‘special relationship’ with the US, Spam was a culinary phenomenon, says Mary Greene. So much so that in 1944, London’s Simpson’s, renowned for its roast beef, was offering creamed Spam casserole instead.
