Objects of Desire

The Wick Culture - Object Cecil Beaton’s Cocktail Book

Object Cecil Beaton’s Cocktail Book

Cecil Beaton’s Cocktail Book
£14.95

If you’re after a quirky stocking filler, this Claridge’s cocktail book might do the trick. Created by the National Portrait Gallery in collaboration with Claridge’s Bar Manager Denis Broci, it includes recipes and stories behind the Jazz Age’s most celebrated drinks, from the Corpse Reviver to the St Bernadette. Also featured are Cecil Beaton’s humorous illustrations and black-and-white photographs of the ‘Bright Young Things’. Bringing the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s to life, this deliriously decadent book is sure to delight any fan of the era.

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The Wick Culture - Object Bella Freud Plate Set

Object Bella Freud Plate Set

Bella Freud Plate Set
£150

Buying for the art lover in your life? Or thinking of treating yourself? This colourful Bella Freud plate set is perfect. Each plate in the set of four has a gold border and features a word pertaining to the art world. Of all of the plates, our favourite has to be the pink one with postmodern emblazoned in the centre. Use them to serve canapes this holiday season and you’re sure to get the party talking. Need a little something extra? Add the Bella Feud Art Dealer mug at checkout.

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The Wick Culture - Object Ayo Game

Object Ayo Game

Ayo Game
£275

You can never have too many games at Christmas. If you’re sick of scrabble and charades, look to Yinka Ilori’s beautifully designed Ayo Game, a popular strategy game among the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. Often dubbed the ‘Game of the Intellectual’, it holds a special place in the designer’s heart. For this edition, Ilori has reimagined the set in his own style and palette, transforming it into a coveted collectible. For a good dose of wholesome fun, play with friends and family after a festive get-together.

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The Wick Culture - Le Corbusier x Tekla blanket

Object Le Corbusier x Tekla blanket

Le Corbusier x Tekla blanket
£665

Cosy up at home with this striped mohair blanket from Tekla. It is one of four blankets in Tekla’s limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the colour palette of Le Corbusier, the French-Swiss architect best known today for ushering in Brutalism and his concrete Cité Radieuse housing project in Marseille. Each blanket is hand-woven in Spain and signed with a unique number as part of the limited edition. We love the striped version, but it also comes in a delicious rose pink, green-grey and cobalt blue.

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The Wick Culture - Begg x Co + Queercircle superfine cashmere scarf

Object Begg x Co + Queercircle superfine cashmere scarf

Begg x Co + Queercircle superfine cashmere scarf
£195

In June 2022 Queercircle, a LGBTQ+ charity working at the intersection of arts, culture and social action, opened its first permanent space in London. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Begg x Co teamed up with British artist Jakob Rowlinson to create a collection of limited-edition, handkerchief-style cashmere scarves. Each scarf features a sprawling rosebush in an imaginary queer garden that sprouts miniature hands instead of roses that wave and signal to one another. Proceeds from the partnership will go towards Queercircle’s ambitious programme of events. We’ll take it in pink please.

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The Wick Culture - Strawberry Thief socks by William Morris

Object Strawberry Thief socks by William Morris

Strawberry Thief socks by William Morris
£17.50

The Christmas countdown is on. Which means it’s time to start your Christmas shopping. And we’re here to help. If you’re looking for chic and affordable stocking filler ideas or a little something for the budding aesthete in your life, look no further than this pair of socks featuring William Morris’s Strawberry Thief design. Handmade in Wales by Corgi, and created in collaboration with the William Morris Gallery, they will add just the right amount of colour and quirk to monotone winter looks. Add to basket now.

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The Wick Culture - Object Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

Object Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2022

Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2022
£245

Counting down the days until Christmas? So are we. Make the run-up that much sweeter with a present per day from Liberty. Yes, the original beauty advent calendar is back — and more valuable than ever. The 2022 edition includes 30 must-have products, 20 of which are full size, spanning cult buys, niche names and fresh launches from Liberty’s world-renowned beauty hall. Expect skin care, perfume and make-up from the likes of Sam McKnight, REN, Kate Somerville and UOMA. Plus, five lucky winners will find a golden ticket worth £1000 hidden inside one of the drawers. Not surprisingly, these calendars sell like hot cakes, so place your order sharpish.

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The Wick Culture - Object Wedgwood 2022 Advent Calendar

Object Wedgwood 2022 Advent Calendar

Wedgwood 2022 Advent Calendar
£695

The ceramics lover in your life will appreciate this very special Wedgwood advent calendar, featuring 24 mini porcelain ornaments inspired by the brand’s iconic blue and white jasper. Of the decorations inside, our favourites include the Venus bust, Panther vase and 18th-century soup tureen. But it’s not only filled with traditional Wedgwood models. You’ll also find a mini snowman, Christmas tree and snowflake. What better way to add a magical artisanal touch to your home interiors this festive season?

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The Wick Culture - Object Diptyque Advent Calendar

Object Diptyque Advent Calendar

Diptyque Advent Calendar
£370

Get in the festive spirit with Diptyque’s ultra-indulgent advent calendar in deep black. This year’s edition has a celestial theme and is decorated with the phosphorescent Milky Way. Each of the 25 drawers corresponds to a new constellation and glistens with sparkling stars and letters. Inside, you’ll find a mix of full-size and discovery-size Diptyque goodies, including three limited-edition festive scents. Also included are five mini eaux de toilettes, a scented soap and three limited-edition festive decorations. Trust us, this will delight anyone on your Christmas gift list.

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