The good things in life still exist…
The above is the strapline for the Manufactum website. Forget Netaporter and The Selby, this is how I like to while away my hours (OK, there is also the hopelessly-addictive Daily Mail website – the comments are priceless – but we won’t go into that). Olde worlde toiletries, hardwearing kitchenware, no-nonsense clothing, is it the iffy economy that finds one seeking refuge in these reassuringly made-to-last products or is it simply the fantastic, utilitarian design?
Coccoina glue
I wonder if this is what Peter Beard uses for his scrapbooks?
Flannel pyjamas
May be good for The Sartorialist …?
Matelot
Totally channeling Jean Seberg via Alexa Chung
Aeroplane eau de toilette
I have no clue who calls a fragrance ‘Aeroplane’ but you just know it’s good by looking at it, no?
A hanger-cum-clothes-brush? Insane!
moth traps
Seriously, if these work I’m buying shares in the company…
Computer cleaning brush
Why use a damp tissue when you can use a ‘computer cleaning brush’?
Sewing boxThis sewing box actually gave me palpitations…and I loathe sewing. But for jewellery or make-up? Why, yes please!
9 January, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
Oh help! If I succomb to the Matelot top it is your fault…
9 January, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
that is the only glue. i love the smell, it is as adorable as the packaging.
nancy
9 January, 2009 @ 2:04 pm
Great minds – I had the exact same reaction to the sewing box.
Some lovely finds, I will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!
9 January, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
Wow that website is amazing, I’m going to waste a good amt of time on it. We used to use a similar glue at school, you’ve just brought back loads of almond-scented glue memories!
http://rentreescolaire.zlio.net/p/pot-colle-blanche-pate-25ml/18436822
9 January, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
I want EVERYTHING. And my husband is going to be so bummed he didn’t think to invent the hanger/brush first.
10 January, 2009 @ 12:59 am
I absolutely need those moth traps. the little chalky winged f**kers have worked their way through my best cashmere! If only I could burn them with fire.
11 January, 2009 @ 4:08 am
I’ve had a pot of that paste for years now and, amazingly, it’s still usable. I bought it because I loved the container and the clever brush holder but was pleasantly surprised that the paste not only smells wonderful, but works great as well! The classics are classics for a reason!
11 January, 2009 @ 6:41 pm
What bliss! I want that sewing box. LLGxx
11 January, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
Oh yippee! Liberty London Girl is back!