Have you heard some bright spark has actually invented coloured bubbles? My excitement at the news soon subsided as I realised that I am now probably too “mature” to enjoy this miracle of science. I demand to know where coloured bubbles were twenty years ago. Surely NASA should have had their top people onto the genius idea. Since my entire childhood was pretty much a waste of time, I plan to console myself by filling my environment with lots of vibrantly hued dots, spots and speckles anyway. Why should kids get to have all the fun?

  1. When you think of Akira Isogawa you tend to envision ethereal, draped pieces with a modern Japanese influence. However the fashion designer has thrown us a curve ball with whimsical polka dots this season. Wear his Spiral Shibori Short Dress and I dare you not to crack a smile.
  2. My favourite collection from jeweller Debora de Stefanis is entitled ‘Nouveau Cirque’. I first saw the pieces a couple of years ago and they have stuck in my mind. Apparently inspired by vintage circus costumes, all I see are circles of floaty silk organza that would complement the aforementioned Akira frock.
  3. This treat is super-chilled yoghurt from the “culture bar” Igloo Zoo. Pile gourmet toppings like organic white chocolate, halva (a Middle Eastern confectionary), guava and chocolate covered goji berries atop your choice of voluptuous green tea, original flavour or pomegranate yoghurt. The consistency is akin to soft-serve ice-cream and I’ll warn you now that it is addictive.
  4. This quirky Elk Spot cushion is by a boutique textile label in Melbourne called olofsdaughter. Their nature inspired designs feature creatures like blackbirds and octopi, but it was this Elk in soft grey felt that made me want to snuggle in for a night spent in on the couch.
  5. Artist Rachel Castle creates a range of bold bed linen and artworks for the home. Many of the pieces reflect her apparent obsession with bright colours, offbeat sayings and yes, circles. Working with hand sewn felt or screen-printing, all Castle artwork is handmade and therefore no two can ever be identical.