From £299
If you – like us – find smartwatches and fitness bands a little too clunky, then the Oura ring is just the thing. Packaged inside this beautifully simple design are sensors to track everything from sleep, heart health, period prediction, stress levels, and sudden shifts in skin temperature, indicating early illness. It’s the smartest – and chicest – way to monitor your health.
€1,799.00
On The Wick this week, we’re coveting technology with art and design credentials. Full marks go to this limited-edition turntable – a tribute to Pink Floyd’s album of the same name, which became a global sensation after its release 50 years ago. Part of Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ Artist Series, the turntable recalls the cover artwork of the album, which features a prism that elegantly splits white light into a spectrum of colours. Press a switch on this device and – as your record spins on the platter – an LED-backlit rainbow brings the original artwork to life.
£84
These swirling Gaia Blue Rattan Flower placemats from the table top masters at Maison Margaux will set the stage for your Easter menu. Handwoven by skilled artisans, they will pep up a plain tablecloth or add some extra flourish to patterned textiles.
£70
Alice Naylor-Leyland, aka Mrs Alice, has redefined the art of tablescaping, so we’re turning to the doyenne herself for inspiration for our Easter spread. Every festive table needs a pink flamingo, of course, and these two will stand proud, keeping an eye on your guests.
£250
South London-based artist Lucy Whitford creates clay forms that tell stories about fragility, strength and tenderness. We like the way this flora-inspired stoneware candlestick leans to one side, adding an off-kilter touch to a table top and celebrating the beauty of nature’s imperfections.
£60
A timeless classic to celebrate the arrival of Easter and the onset of spring. No one has illustrated the floral kingdom quite like Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), who devoted his life to capturing the splendour of blooms in Parisian gardens and greenhouses. Often dubbed “The Raphael of Flowers”, he was highly sought after by wealthy patrons, even counting Napoleon’s wife Joséphine as a fan. His watercolour paintings were published as copper engravings, accompanied by botanical descriptions. This collection brings together the finest colour engravings from Redouté’s illustrations of Roses, Lilies, and Choix des plus belles fleurs et quelques branches des plus beaux fruits (Selection of the Most Beautiful Blooms and Branches with the Finest Fruits). Place it on your coffee table to brighten up your home.
£890
German-born, American artist Eva Hesse blazed a trail in the 1960s with sculptures fashioned from pliable materials – from latex to fibre glass – becoming a key figure in the postminimal art movement. She embraced risk and mistakes to create works imbued with an extraordinary character and presence. These blankets from Hauser & Wirth translate one of her ink drawings on paper into more luxurious materials – 100% cashmere or Geelong. We’ve got our sights on the cashmere version: the perfect layer for enjoying the great outdoors this Easter.
£120
The bag that will carry you through the spring and summer. Rae Feathers is our go-to for personalised woven beach baskets made from natural materials and the Daisy is perhaps her most versatile yet – equally at home in the city and by the sea. Like all her handwoven baskets, this classic tote made from palm straw can be personalised with a handpainted monogram, making it an ideal gift.
£1,035
As the Easter break approaches, be prepared for the long weekend by picking up games designed by leading artists. This pink lacquered poker set by American duo, the Haas Brothers, for L’Objet is the ideal accompaniment for late nights with friends and family. It includes playing cards bedecked with the artists’ typical array of strange beasts and colourful characters.
