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

Take crisp white linen as your base, then simply add some stylish cutlery, china and glassware and arrange neatly; decorate with a festive centre-piece and candelabras and for the perfect finishing touch use glitzy napkin rings and fun crackers. Then just add that delicious Christmas food – your recipe for the perfect Christmas table!

Opulence rules when it comes to celebrating; a heady mix of Plato china (plates £40 each), Ellipse cutlery (£17 set of 4 pieces) and Loop candelabras (£16) and the centrepiece hurricane lamp (£30) from John Lewis all present the ideal setting for the Christmas feast.

Villeroy & Boch Flow tableware and black crystal goblets offer an altogether more contemporary, cutting edge inspiration for a Christmas table; ideal for a minimalist look as featured here.

Alternatively go completely over the top and team with black linen, decorated with elements from the pearlescent Christmas theme from John Lewis.

This uses silver as the core colour combined with white, soft chambray blue, and oyster, all of which beautifully complement the ultra-sophisticated and stylish platinum tree; Wow Goblet £12. Plate from £6.95, Bowl £9.50, Glover & Smith Pewter salt and pepper bowls £21 each.

The 2007 John Lewis Christmas ranges include gorgeous trees, wreaths, decorations, lights, gifts, cards, packaging and foodie treats - in fact everything you could possibly need to make your Christmas as enjoyable as possible.

Web: http://www.johnlewis.com
Tel: (08456) 049 049

Why not add some style and luxury to your dining table this winter with the fine crystal collections from Lalique?

Lalique has a number of fabulous ranges including stunning wine glasses, champagne flutes, carafes, decanters and water tumblers.

Choose from elegant and classically plain pieces such as the Royal Stemware collection, or if you prefer more contemporary pieces, the Roxane or Perles collections offer striking designs.
 
Featured here is the Neolalique Icy Vase Champagne cooler, with frosted ice-like crystal, which would add a final touch of splendour to your Christmas table. Priced at £1,375.

Some pricing examples:

• Perles Champagne Flute £55.
• Langeais Champagne Flute £109.
• Diamant Cocktail glass £49.
• Roxane Champagne Flute £129.

Web: http://www.lalique.com 
Tel: (0207) 245 9090

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

Menu has introduced a unique candleholder in a combination of hand-blown glass and interior silvering, which they have created in much the same way as mirrors were made in days gone by.

Each lamp is unique since it is handmade by experienced artisans – an enchanting crystal ball that is transparent and yet reflects it’s surroundings at the same time.

The votive candleholder is also available in a stylish and elegant version with a surface of highly polished black lacquer.
 
The votive candleholder designed by Pernille Vea is made from glass, chrome-plated zinc alloy and retails at £24.95.

Web: http://www.menu.as

Rosendahl has added this elegant brandy glass to their Grand Cru range of wine glasses.
 
Champagne is often called the Queen of drinks so Brandy must be the King!

An excellent brandy served in a perfect glass provides the perfect end to a delightful dinner in true style.
 
The familiar Grand Cru grooves have been left out, as brandy glasses have to be thin to really enhance the taste, however the glasses still blend beautifully with the rest of the range.
 
The Rosendahl Brandy Glasses are made from lead free glass and retail at £10.95 for two.

Web:  http://www.rosendahl.com
Tel:    (0113) 201 8888