13/11/2009   -   Bristol & Brooks November Newsletter!

With Christmas only six weeks away, it's time to start writing your lists, checking them twice, and get buying for the worthy and nice!
Bristol and Brooks is offering the following gift ideas as the seasons top buys for the 'Season of Giving'.
We hope you enjoy what we have to offer you!

Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Board + Knives $145.00

This was one of our top selling gift items in 2008 and now Joseph Joseph has released its new version of their Index Chopping Board complete with matching knives. The four colour coded chopping boards have illustrated tabs labelling which board should be used for which food type; vegetables,fish, raw meat and cooked food . Made from dishwasher safe polypropylene, the tabs are staggered for visual ease with a knife compartment for each board.

Geografia World Globe $59.95

Is this not one of the greatest gift ideas for 2009? Geografia is a new line of stationery from Japan with themes relating to geography, topography and the earth. Drill Design insisted on using all sorts of advanced printing techniques (which were done by Marumo, a company that has been in the printing business since the early 1900s) as a means of conveying this earthly information. The attention to detail in each product is excellent, along with smart choices of colours. The range makes an excellent educational gift for children, or anyone who has an interest in geography. What a cool way to get excited about geography!

Alessi Banana Boys Spice Rack $119.00

Alessi is known as one of the major design houses in the world. The Alessi Banana Boys Spice Rack is a new collection to compliment the Orientales collection from Alessi. Designed by Stefano Giovannoni it features his monkey design which has appeared on a number of his household items, together with a colourful palm tree as the main focal point of the spice rack. So Alessi! So cool!

Menu Charles Wilson Shoehorn $171.00

Charles Wilson is the design guru from Sydney who has taken the design world by storm. This shoe horn is more than a practical everyday tool. It is elegant, has a beautifully curved shape and deserves a place on the wall. The shoe horn is made of steel – and comes with a discreet magnetic steel mount which ensures that the shoe horn is always hanging in its place: Ready to be used and admired. It is made from stainless steel and nickel-plated zinc alloy.

I See Travel Journal for Kids $34.95

This is a fantastic travel diary and activity book designed for children up to 12 years of age. The "I See" travel guide is full of relevant travel games, puzzles, stickers, glue, multi colour pen and all sorts of fun stuff to entertain a child on a plane, bus or train on their way to a holiday. The perfect gift for kids on the go for Christmas 2009!

Menu Water Carafe + Glasses $89.00

Designer Jakob Wagner has reinterpreted the typical bottle shape to create this carafe with lid and matching glasses. Both the carafe and the glasses are comfortable to hold thanks to the slightly rounded, rectangular design. The lid opens automatically when you pour from the carafe - while at the same time ensuring that ice cubes, lemon and lime slices remain in the carafe. Very Danish and ever so stylish!

Alessi Presepe Nativity Scene $149.00

This is a limited edition range released by Marcello Jori for Alessi in 2009. This porcelain range has been hugely successful for Alessi since its release in November 2008. Demand worldwide has been exceptional and this year will be no exception. We anticipate that this range of Christmas porcelain figures will be one of the hits this Christmas! In order to guarantee your collectors item please order now!

Nambe Maia Vase by Sean O'Hara $245.00

Maia's good-natured attitude must have been inspired by a smile. Contemporary and whimsical, it will certainly bring about a smile. The vase in this collection seems especially exuberant, appendages reaching with gusto toward the sky. Designed by Sean O'Hara for the Nambé Spring 2009 line, the Maia Vase is crafted with full lead crystal, mouth blown and hand cut in the traditional way by the finest European glassblowers. A design piece with style.

Our website is updated weekly so please keep an eye out for all of our new arrivals this summer!
Here's to a fantastic summer!
Regards from the Bristol & Brooks Team!