Hermit Homewares

May 9

Keepsake

The Eva Solo Showcase, designed by Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek, is a beautiful design which allows you to display precious items in the protection of a glass dome.

I love this concept because it is a piece that can be constantly changed and updated to create a stunning visual display in your home. You can theme the contents to match your decor, to celebrate important events, special holidays or just to house those delicate keepsakes.

Both my children are young and whenever we go for walks together they love to find interesting things that they gift to me. Wouldn’t they get the biggest kick out of seeing these precious treasures displayed with pride in the Eva Solo Showcase. Because sometimes the most precious gifts are those without a price tag!

Australian residents can start their collection by contacting Top3 by Design. (Same day delivery is available for many Sydney Postcodes!)

May 8

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The Hermitage – Mr Aristotle

So this week our Hermitage is actually more an experience than one set location.

If you are thinking of something a little different this mothers day for mum, why not choose from the great range of tours that the boutique experience company Mr Aristotle provides. They have tours in many countries throughout the world that vary in price brackets $0-$150 upwards. Think shopping, adventure, dining, so many choices, so many fun experiences to have.

Do you self a favour and check this site out!!

P.S This is in no way a sponsored post. I stumbled across this site and thought it was just too good not to share

May 7

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Personal Present

I adore these personalised paper portraits dolls by Jordan Grace Owens, and it appears I’m not the only one! Orders are currently backlogged due to huge demand and you can see why!

What a creative take on the family portrait! These little paper dolls are made to order to resemble all of your family members right down to the family pet or childs favourite toy. They have that cute retro feel to them thanks the moveable joins, but they are a little too delicate to use as toys and are more suited to a box frame. Best bit is this portrait can be updated whenever a new family member is added to your brood!

A great present idea to keep in mind for a future mothers day, fathers day, wedding or any event really!

May 6

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Mothers Day Wishlist

It is Mothers Day this Sunday in Australia so I have compiled a little bit of a wish list of gorgeous items that I believe any mum would be happy to receive!

Mums, feel free to forward this on to whoever the buyer is in your family as a subtle hint, hint!

1. Littala Nappula Candlesticks by Stem

2. Skultuna Belle Jewellery Box and Ring Holder available in Australia through Hard to Find

3. Imperial Cheese Knives by Anthropolgie

4. The iPad Holder by The Oleander Shop for Hard to Find

5. Eco Flower Vase by The Design Pallet

6. Fragrance Chronicle series by Jo Malone

7. Mama Rocking Chair by Paratoner

May 2

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Cutting Edge

I cannot remember where in cyberspace I first initially discovered the work of fashion designer / artist Eugenialejos, but it has stuck with me ever since. Her A Dixit collection was showcased through a look book of sliced photographs that are so mesmerizing, one of those simple yet effective techniques that make you do a double take.

Then I discovered the ZigZag mirror by Mut Design and thought, what a perfect parallel (no pun intended.) This piece essentially is the physical embodiment of these photographs. It slices the reflection into parallel strips, multiplying the object or combining two separate reflections onto one visual plain. The panels of the mirror are mounted at 45 degrees which allows the possibility of multiple views from one vantage point. Pretty spectacular right?

May 1

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The Hermitage – Songjiang Shimao Hotel China

So this is a little bit of an optical illusion in the fact that it isn’t quite reality yet, BUT who could wait?!

Behold the amazing Songjiang Shimao Hotel, or Songjiang Wonderland Continental, which is currently under construction in China. Located close to Shanghai, this hotel is being built on the site of an abandoned quarry in Songjiang. This stunning design is the work of re-known Atkins Global and is believed to having the working budget of US$555 million.

The 5 star, no expense spared hotel will consist of 19 stories that curve with the form of the existing quarry. 17 floors will sit below ground while the remaining two will be underwater once the quarry is filled to create an artificial lake. Plans are also in place for the lake to become the source for the hotels electricity and heating via new geothermal technology.

The roof of the hotel will be disguised with greenery and hanging gardens will soften and disguise the edges of the structure. A vertical glass atrium will form the centerpiece of the hotel, running the full height of the building to create the illusion of a waterfall, completing this mirage style design.

Estimated to be complete between 2013-15, I for one cannot wait to see real images of this fascinating design.