One of my favorite home style websites Roost Living has the best tongue in chic Christmas tree decorations for sale this Xmas.

In chic black and white with blow up photos curved around the globes of a reindeer, dalmation or cat by Reiko Kaneko in bone china, its as if the animal was staring at their own reflection. They are the most modern take I have seen yet for a Christmas bauble. Another favorite is Zsa Zsa the cat and her kitten, kept together by magnets.

For next summer  a beautiful grey knit cable lampshade is in the works and some simple paper weights plus a delicate bird painted selection of rustic vintage looking china.

The selection is small at the moment but I suspect will grow as the lines become  more sought after. Its a website to watch.

 

Roost Living bone china Christmas tree decorations by Reiko Kaneko

Roost Living bone china Christmas tree decorations by Reiko Kaneko

 

Zsa Zsa the cat and magnetic kitten from Roost Living

Zsa Zsa the cat and magnetic kitten

 

 

Chic grey knit lampshade for summer 2011 from Roost Living

Chic grey knit lampshade for next summer

 

 

Beautiful bird decorated china cups and plates for summer 2011 from Roost Living

Beautiful bird decorated china cups and plates for next summer from Roost Living

 

Photos from Roost Living and Smudgetikka – all rights reserved

Congratulations to the Guardian newspaper for picking up on this new title ” Best in Show” and giving me the biggest smile all week.

This purports to be a book for those desperate for a dog but unable to care for one because of circumstances, no problem because you can knit you favorite show dog instead!

The dogs will be on display at the Collins & Brown stand at the Knit & Stitch show, Alexandra Palace from October 7-10 and the book is published by Collins and Brown. There are 25 different patterns in all, just a few of my favorite  beauties here.

 

 

Best in Show the Bassett Hound

Best in Show the Bassett Hound

 

 

 

Best in Show, the English Bulldog

Best in Show, the English Bulldog

 

 

 

Best in Show knitted West Highland terrier

Best in Show West Highland terrier

 

 

 

Best in Show, the knitted poodle

Best in Show, the knitted poodle

 

 

 

Best in Show knitted English Sheepdog
Best in Show knitted English Sheepdog

 

 

 

Best in Show the knitted Jack Russell

Best in Show the knitted Jack Russell

 

All photos by Holly Joliffe – all rights reserved