Stuck for inspiration for that perfect present? The White Lounge has some lovely art gift ideas.

Giving art as a present is perfect as it lasts forever, it’s really personal, and it’s more thoughtful than another bottle of perfume or more clothes.

It doesn’t have to be expensive… The White Lounge art gift ideas start from just £15.

Zoe Reece, founder of The White Lounge.com, has sourced some unusual and beautifully designed home accessories, which will make lovely gifts for the modern mum!

For example Glass scent bottles and bowls from Teign Valley Glass:

• Erin - The delicate glass scent bottle in our picture, is both pretty and functional. Each bottle is freeblown and has an individual stopper made to fit. Available in 4 colours (shown left to right): red, yellow, green and blue. Size: 14cm high.

• Swerve - Another unique glass scent bottle is decorative and useful. Each bottle is freeblown and has an individual stopper made to fit. Available in 5 colours : turquoise, orange, blue, pink and green. Size: 26cm high.

• Saturn Bowl - Colourful and curvy, these glass bowls would look lovely as a table centrepiece or on a windowsill. Available in 4 colourways: blue, green, blue and green, red and yellow. Size: 30cm long.

All are priced from £65.

Visit The White Lounge website for more Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Mono has launched a range of glass and hand made stainless steel vases called Rondo, designed by Mikaela Dörfel and a vase designed by Franz Maurer called Mono Convase.

The Rondo range has a unique design, which enables the opening at the top of the vase to be adjusted to suit the type of flowers displayed. It is made from glass and stainless steel and available in three colours, clear, black and white and in two sizes: 15 cm and 19 cm tall.

Retail prices are as follows:
15 cm Clear £91.80.
15 cm Black or White £110.60.

19 cm Clear £101.20.
19 cm Black or White £119.90.

The Mono Convase is a low glass and stainless steel vase, ideal for displaying heads of flowers. It retails at £83.40.

Both are available from:

Web: http://www.tabletopdesign.co.uk
Tel: (01189) 349424

Lalique has introduced Tempting Crystal - a striking new Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

The collection features a mix of crystal masterpieces, including vases, bowls, figurines, lamps and candlesticks, all created in a remarkable combination of clear and black crystal.

Many of the pieces from the collection feature delicate brambles and thorn detail, enticing you to touch with their lengthy branches and sharp edges.

The tiger and panther figurines fit stunningly in the collection with their mysterious poses and black, hand painted enamel detail.

Featured here is the Thistle Vase with black enamel detail - £2,900 (Limited Edition – 999 pieces available).

Other collection examples include:

• Thorns Vase with black enamel detail - £1,455.
  Lizards Vase - £2,450 (Limited Edition – 888 pieces available).
  Brambles Vase - £1,099.
  Brambles Bowl - £750.
  Thorns Bowl - £375.
• Sitting Tiger with black enamel detail - £3,290.
• Large Thorns lamp –£1,545.
  Small Thorns lamp –£1,079.
  Large black thorn candleholder - £990.
  Medium black thorn candleholder - £650.

View the dazzling Lalique collection online:

Web: http://www.lalique.com

Tel: (0207) 245 9090

Unlike many other colours, lilac is a colour you have to take a stance on and it also makes a statement in relation to its surroundings.

Moving Lin Utzon’s new lilac Filigran vase around the home, you will see how it makes its mark on each setting, adding brightness to the situation; not only as an ornament, but also as a colour that gives character and warmth.

However, there’s more to this Filigran vase than being lilac; the skilful designer has retained the transparent glass base of the vase, giving it a striking lightness that contrasts with the vase’s generous capacity.

Like all the others in the range, Lin Utzon’s new lilac hand-blown vase has a mild, soft shape, so that if you don’t have flowers, it still looks great on its own - a piece of genuine Danish artistry in glass.

The Filigran lilac vase, 16 cm tall, retails at £24.95, and the new votives in lilac, white or black are priced at £14.95.

The range also includes black and white vases, 21 cm tall, retailing at £39.95.

Web: http://www.rosendahl.com

Tel: (01252) 377 900

Inspired by the gossamer lace curtains in Karen Blixen’s home Rungstedlund, Lin Utzon has created a pretty glass vase and votive with a matt silver motif.

The name Tanne is derived from the writer’s nickname, and the range combines simplicity and elegance – just as we would expect from Karen Blixen’s sure sense of style.

Rosendahl is the official sponsor of the Karen Blixen Museum and for every piece of Karen Blixen’s Christmas sold, a donation is made towards new exhibitions at the Rungstedlund museum.

“We are delighted to be able to make a contribution, as the main sponsor of the Karen Blixen Museum’s efforts to preserve the artistic legacy of Karen Blixen”, says Erik Rosendahl, chairman and founder of Rosendahl.

The museum north of Copenhagen is an autonomous institution under the Rungstedlund Fund; it depends on funding to continue the work of preserving Karen Blixen’s lovely house, Rungstedlund and showcasing the writer’s life and work.

The glassware range is available from October and Retail prices are as follows: Tanne Votive £16.95; Tanne Vase 18cm £36.95 and 13cm £26.96.

Web: http://www.rosendahl.com

Tel: (01252) 377 900

Eternally contemporary, Lalique artworks have always decorated the most prestigious places.

The Lalique 2007 Autumn Winter collection, Neolalique, is both imposing and stylish, marrying the contemporary trends of the 21st century with an exceptional design heritage

This stunning collection combines the sensuality of black with the nobility of gold - harmoniously united with Lalique’s pure crystal, to create pieces of outstanding quality and beauty.

Pure gold highlights have been added to several pieces whilst others benefit from a black crystal detail.

Old favourites including the Cactus table featured here and Champs Elysee leaves, are injected with glamour and finesse resulting in ambitious and luxurious designs.

Cactus Table, clear crystal; Height 27.55 ins. Priced at £57,400.

New pieces in the collection include the opulent Icy Vase and Champagne Cooler, as well as the Icy Bubble Vase; these pieces, striking in their design, will also add functionality and style to your home in the upcoming Christmas period.

The homeware collection includes a selection of exquisite vases, rejuvenated bowls, lighting features, mirrors as well as door handles.

Product and Price Information:

Seville Chrome Chandelier - £14,000; Rinceaux Square Mirror £8,800;
Icy Bubble Vase £235; Icy small vase £445; Swing gold vase £1,190;
Icy vase / Champagne cooler £1,375; Champs Elysees bowl £1,525;
Stresa bowl gold £2,375; Vibration small bowl gold £225; Yasna vase gold £1,549.

Web: http://www.lalique.com
Tel:  (020) 7245 9090

Rosendahl and Lin Utzon have introduced a new range of vases, bowls and votive candle-holders in colours that are a salute to nature.
 
The gorgeous shapes and colours in the Confetti range have turned Lin Utzon’s hand-blown glass bowls, vases and votives into collector’s items.
 
In the new Confetti collection, the designer has toned down the bright colours and introduced some brand-new ones; including lime, white and transparent green in new combinations.
 
The saturation and clarity of these colours is tempered with a discreet, soft matt finish that doesn’t prevent the colours from working in their own right; they also put nature centre-stage when flowers and twigs are put in the vases.
 
Lin Utzon explains the working philosophy behind her new colours and colour blends “You have to co-operate with nature and not try to bring it to heel or dominate it. This is true even if you have to start with the mild form of violence that can be inherent in taking nature out of its genuine surroundings and bringing it indoors.”

Retail prices:
Confetti bowl 18 cm  £36.95
Confetti bowl 24 cm  £54.95
Vase 16 cm £36.95
Votive 8 cm £16.95

Web:  http://www.rosendahl.com
Tel:   (01252) 377 900

Lalique has launched a new collection of glassware for Summer 2007, Bucolique, which embodies all the graceful accents found in nature.

Inspired by the Garden of Eden, the whimsical charm of the floral collection of crystal pieces delicately portrays natural purity and gracefulness.
 
Bucolique includes a collection of dazzling vases, bowls, perfume bottles, tumblers and candles in both clear and green; the two breathtaking new colours - Anise and Meadow Green are a refreshing step into the new season.

Details and prices are as follows:

The featured large, medium and small sized vases in meadow green and anise - £1390, £390 and £149
Clear medium sized vase - £390

Meadow Green small sized bowl - £115
Clear medium sized bowl - £390
Meadow Green large sized bowl - £649

Anise perfume bottle - £149
Clear high perfume bottle - £349
Clear tumbler - £45
Candle - £30
Clear box - £349

Lalique crystal continues to be produced by its expert master glassmakers at their French factory.

Visit the website to view the dazzling new Bocolique collection:

Web: http://www.lalique.com  

Tel: (0207) 245 9090

Rosendahl is launching three new vases in their popular Filigran range designed by Lin Utzon, which are unlike anything she has ever created before.

Her hallmark has always been flowers and garlands intertwined in discreet or milky-white sand-blasted patterns.
 
However, these new hand-blown Filigran vases, have nothing “filigree” about them, as they have no pattern whatsoever and portray only simplicity itself, with elegant form and colour.

Lin Utzon’s latest artistry in glassware is in the darkest, deepest black, the most elegant imaginable ivory and the most exquisite shade of white; three classic illustrations of the assertion that “you’ll never believe how beautiful colours can be until you have seen them with your own eyes”.

The base of each vase is transparent glass and the effect is awe-inspiring; it’s as if Lin Utzon has given her creations the freedom to float in the air, despite their intrinsic weight.

The vases are 16 cm high and will be available from April 2007.
Retail price is £26.95 each.
 
Web:  http://www.rosendahl.com
Tel:    (01252) 377900

The French crystal house Lalique has commissioned world-famous designer, Javier Mariscal to design an exclusive range of special crystal pieces to celebrate the world famous 32nd ‘America’s Cup’ boat race, which has returned to Europe for the first time in over 150 years.

It is the first time Europe has been granted permission to hold the event off mainland Europe in the Cup’s 152-year history, after Switzerland’s stunning triumphant win in 2003.

Valencia, Spain was declared as the host city for the 32nd ‘America’s Cup’ due to its reliable weather patterns and tourism infrastructure.

The four crystal pieces include a spectacular vase, sculpture, tumbler and fish-shaped paperweight that reflect the speed of sailing boats, foaming waves and light on the Mediterranean Sea.

web: http://www.lalique.com
tel: (0207) 245 9090