With my own slightly avant-garde sartorial leanings being questioned recently by a trashy tabloid writer with doubtful qualifications to be making such judgements, I can take respite in the splendor that is David Bowie. Pictured here in one of the many creations made for him by Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto.

Whilst the subject matter might seem a little dark and ominous, there is no denying the beauty that designer Fabien Baron has created with this collaboration with crystal company Swarovski. Baron is the undisputed king of divine simplicity in my world.

Created by designer Robert Stone, the Rosa Muerta Joshua Tree Home is a desert sanctuary designed for those who need a true escape from the city of Los Angeles just 140 miles away.  This all-black obelisk provides “glamour camping” to its visitors, an open-air vacation rental with running water and comfortable bedding– but total immersion in the wonderous natural environment of the desert.

For rental rates and reservations go here.

Here's a great way to way to personalise your gift wrapping this season and pay homage to Menswear designer Raf Simons who's recent runway show featured all manor of looks involving the use of belts.

From the international experts of understated design - Muji comes this perfect gift idea. The delightful cardboard press-out owl figure with its triumphant wingspan and sweet rounded face it sure to please all ages.

Yes please!

Make great use of all of that heirloom cut crystal that's lurking in the cupboards. John Harrington's Glass Chandeliers reinvent historic pieces from the past into eye catching modern chandeliers. Using anywhere from 150 to 300 glasses per chandelier the designer creates an individual one of a kind piece with each creation.

For more information go here.

This chair seems like it was made with me in mind. The adornments suit my angelic personality. The leather upholstered chair has removable and washable plastic wings - because you know you'll want to keep them sparkling white for maximum effect. Who needs the angel a top of the Christmas tree when you can have one sitting at the dinning room table?

You can order your very own Angel Chair here.

I have been banging on about the Heaven collection by Jean Marie Massaud for Emu all year. Just when I was about to move onto another outdoor passion, the kind Italian press folk sent me through these images of the new black version of the same collection. Which is quite possibly even better than the white. Love it!

Emu is available locally here.

Vitra cements their philosophy that its the little things - accessories, pictures and momentos, that anchor us to our homes emotionally, with the release of their classic trays collection. Incorporating designs from Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and George Nelson, the trays make the perfect gift for the design lover that has it all.

Vitra is available locally here.