ROYAL SELANGOR x EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS COLLECTION PREVIEW

I always admire companies with the story behind them.

When it is not just a label or commercial project, but the whole philosophy, idea, determination and belief in quality and timeless design.

Recently I had a chance to get to know such brand a little better and I am pleased to share with you my first impressions here.

It all started when I was invited to attend Exclusive New Star Wars Collection Preview by Royal Selangor . At that point I was excited, but did not know anything about the company yet which made my visit even more informative and overwhelming.

However let me start from the beginning here.

Royal Selangor is a company, specialising in quality pewter, with roots dating back to 1885 when it all started with a young pewtersmith Yong Koon who arrived to Malaysia with determination to succeed. And he did manage to succeed, indeed, as the company now is a fourth-generation family business with 250 craftspeople  and 40 in-house design team, known and respected all over the world.

It appeared to be that pewter also has unique characteristics , however it is not the pewter itself or its properties that attracted me in Royal Selangor the most.

As a person, who works in luxury retail environment, I can really appreciate fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and beauty, that this brand has to offer and share with the world.

The range of products in their beautiful London's boutique (261 King's Road, SW3 5EL) varies from very decadent high-end limited edition home decor pieces (such as swan seen below) to tableware (bowls, napkin rings, cutleries etc.), wine&bar (decanter, aerator, bottle openers) , desktop (clocks, card holders), absolutely adorable children's gifts (tooth boxes, book ends etc) and much much more!

Life size swan figure with each feather individually had chased!

Unusual cufflinks (and other accessories, jewellery pieces):

Wine Funnel

And my personal favourites:

Aerator, puffer:

Beautiful Spoon with a Bee detail

My partner and I absolutely fell in love with  this whisky decanter set, it is very stylish and has art deco/cinematic vibes: 

Also I was really fond of this serving spoon in a Shell form, it is so truly beautiful!
Below demonstrated with Crab and Lobster serving dishes (Yes, these objects can be functional, too! You can open them and use as a bowl, it is not only table decoration).

However one of the main reasons why I actually visited Royal Selangor this Saturday was their Exclusive New Star Wars Collection Preview.

This collection was a result of collaboration between Royal Selangor and  The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia and a real celebration for true Star Wars collectors and fans! 

Collection consists of 8-inch figurines of famous characters: Darth Vader, Han Solo and Princess Leia (all three figurines are Limited Edition pieces) , as well as 4-inch figurines of Yoda, the Stormtrooper and Boba Fett.

While you can read more about collection here , please find my personal images below.

Darth Vader - everyone's favourite and the most popular figurine!

Kylo Ren - made with amazing attention to details!

Princess Leia 

 

One of the major pieces from the collection: Podracer (Limiter Edition)

Diorama (below, Limited Edition), captures the rancour monster in his pit rearing to attack Luke Skywalker - a classic scene from Return of the Jedi.

And even cufflinks...

And for those real Star Wars fans, special "Making of" video:

The making of the Star Wars collection from Royal Selangor on Vimeo.

In conclusion, I can only say that I am truly impressed and pleased, that I have discovered Royal Selangor company. If you want surprise someone with a really special gift with a personal touch (monogramming and engraving services available), - I think this is an excellent choice to consider!

In my opinion this is a great place to choose gifts for man, - it can be something small yet very elegant, e.g. Aerator (£25 - £35), stylish bottle opener (£29 - £49) or very sophisticated, e.g. Whisky Decanter (£119 - £129) or a Hip Flask (£69 - £99).

Also, when you need to give a gift to someone, who has everything... this is definitely a great destination to shop.

PS Thank you, dear David, for taking your time and introducing me to the brand, that is definitely worth attention and sharing with others!

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And may the force be with you! :)

See you soon, 

JP

Danson park or my attempts to be closer to nature.

I`m often sad when I don`t share with you some pictures that was made at once, that`s why today I`ve decided to make a quick photo-post about our small journey to the Danson park.

It already became quite a nice tradition, - if me & O. are both free on weekend, - we enjoy visiting this park and feeding squirrels and ducks, especially now, when it`s warmer.

For me, the nature, with its rich colors & textures, is a great source of inspiration and energy. It helps to recover and to clear that space in your head for some new ideas and upcoming "fresh starts".

Today we even took some hazel nuts with us.

I find the next picture very dreamy :)

Tip №1: if you`re going to the park, make sure you` re wearing a suitable shoes, otherwise you`re risking to end up with ruining your smart ones. Easy to wash wellies is the best choice in this case!

I was quite surprised that swans (well, probably cobs to be more precise) are so aggressive! They literally are following and attacking poor ducks and other birds! Obviously they have nothing to do with tender "swan lake" image a all ))

The warmth is close.

It`s squirrel time :) It`s fun, cause you think that you`re observing them, but it seems like they `re definitely observing you as well ))

People are already sitting on the grass, and it`s a good sign, isn`t it? ))

But it`s still cold outside )

On the way home ...

Well, that was my really quick photo-post, and I`ll see you later!
Hope the spring is in your hearts & good thoughts are on your minds! Stay tuned!

Muriel`s kitchen - for those, who love food and details!

I continue discovering my very "own and beloved" London step by step, and lately I was lucky enough to find one more beautiful place, situated  in my favorite district, - South Kensington, and it`s called Muriel`s kitchen.

So, if you ask, what`s so special about it, I may start with the statement, that for me this place represent a perfect combination of consistent style, very warm atmosphere, certain attitude, high-level customer service and, of course, healthy and tasty food, - and this is a nice beginning, isn`t it? :)

The story of Muriel`s kitchen is finding it`s roots in a family, whose grandmother, Muriel (and her kitchen in particular), was a real soul & a heart of the home, and her delicious meals - best treats for all family members, from smallest to biggest.

So, in order to pay a tribute and to perpetuate her recipes, Muriel`s kitchen was launched in 2011 and it`s logo is madam Muriel`s real signature!

But back to present, -  Muriel`s now offers, what we call "fresh, healthy & organic" food, which is not only good, but tasty ( and I`m tellin` because I`ve tried ))! To provide us with beautifully made meals, Muriel`s kitchen`s owners buy only quality ingredients directly from family-run businesses  (when possible) and cook from "all the best" every day, which means you can be sure you won`t eat something that was made yesterday, everything`s perfectly fresh & juicy.

Here`s  a video for you, to have a better idea of how it looks like:

My first visit Muriel`s kitchen was in the middle of March. I remember it was a very cold day, when me and Kate still decided to go outside our houses for rendez-vous, to discover Science museum in South Kensington. Well, I did like Science museum a lot (however you know that I`m not into science that much, I`m more like a Penny from The Big Bang Theory )) However I think I`m gonna tell you more in detail about this museum next time, so we won`t  mix two different topics together. Anyways, below you can see some of my favorite pictures from there!

But back to Muriel`s kitchen :)
As I`ve already mentioned, interior is really warm, with lots of small & nice details.

It`s all about the details :))

At my first visit to Murien`s, I ate creamy cauliflower with saffron and parmesan soup.

And during the second time, it was pizza pie with feta, sweet potato, cashews, pesto and spinach.

And a dessert.

And please, ladies & gentlemen, pay your special attention to the dessert section :))

Besides food and interior, I liked the dishes (see pictures above) and a floor pattern in particular.

Well, that`s it for now about Muriel`s k.! I hope You enjoyed my short description and my pictures!
Visit this place (as you won`t regret! ) & follow them via Twitter / Facebook / Pinterest / Youtube or take a look at their Official page for more information.

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Also, in the nearest time I have plans to make a review on my new skin care products (and there`s something for hair, as well )) + I`m choosing my next foundation at the moment, so my thoughts on that are, probably, coming soon, too. On the picture below you can see what I`m gonna try:
CLARINS Ever Matte in three different shades , CLINIQUE Moisture surge & CHANEL Lift Lumiere

(everything starts with "C", lol )) + something that I`ve got today (Eau de Parfum WOMANITY by Thierry Mugler).
Do you, guys, have any references regarding these products ( I mean foundations)? I`m looking for something (as always) light-weight (but still strong enough, to cover the blemishes), with this nice "radiant/glowing skin" effect (but  still not too shiny, so I won`t need to use a powder on my T-zone) for combination skin. Any suggestions? :)

And if to speak about something more casual ... I`m so-so-so happy as the weekend is coming! Especially because I`m not gonna work :)) Hope You all are gonna have a wonderful weekend as well!

And last but not least ... I`ll share with you music, as always ;)
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