New Pantone Mugs Are Now In

W2 products (the company that brought us the original Pantone Mugs) have just released a set of 10 new colours for A/W 2009. The colours feature two shades of pink, putty grey, egg yolk and a wonderfully intense Violet. These mugs have been such a success that they are certain to become a design classic.

They arrived in store this week and are also available to buy mail order and soon to be available to buy online (our online ahop will be back up and running shortly).

JUST ARRIVED... NEW ISSUE OF LOVE

The new issue title of love magazine has just arrived at the shop. The first issue (spring/ summer 09) flew off the shelves and sold out everywhere so you had better get it quick!

NOW STOCKING MONOCLE MAGAZINE

After a few requests from customers, Monocle magazine has finally arrived at Material. Created and published in London, Monocle is a briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design. The September 09 issue (issue 26, volume 3) focuses on "Nations with the Light Touch" and features a 36 page report on the forces shaping Singapore. For more information you can visit the Monocle website by clicking here or come to Material and buy a copy.

Bred by Fred Launch Party- THIS FRIDAY

This Friday (14th August) we will be holding a launch party for the newly established seasonal creative catering company Bred by Fred.

Bred by Fred is the latest thing to hit the I'm-so-foodie Ludlow catering scene, and you are cordially invited to sample a taste of what is on offer at an event catered by them.

The evening will kick off with rosy bubbles and crispy pig skin* (plus numerous other tasty delights) at 7.30pm.

For more information, you can visit their facebook page by clicking here or email Laura and Fred bredbyfred@live.co.uk.

We hope to see you there.

*Please note, there will also be vegetarian crispy pig skin (or something similar) on offer.

101 Things To Do With a Book- Extension

Thank you to those who have already submitted your entries for this project, we have had some fantastic responses. As many are on holiday until the end of September, we felt it would be best to extend the project until then so you have more time to get your entries in.

The new closing date for 101 Things To Do With A Book is Friday 25th September 2009.

We now have in stock a wonderful selection of Hardback Moomin comics by Tove Jansson. Tove Jansson is revered around the world as one of the foremost children’s authors of the twentieth century for her illustrated chapter books regarding the magical worlds of her creation, the Moomins. The Moomins saw life in many forms but debuted to its biggest audience ever on the pages of world’s largest newspaper the London Evening News, in 1954. The strip was syndicated in newspapers around the world with millions of readers in 40 countries.

There are four books in the series all available to buy in the shop or by mail order and they cost £12..99 each. Perfect as a gift, for yourself or to keep the kids quiet over the holidays.

Unfortunately, the below event has now been canceled, however, we will be doing more related events at the Tate Modern in September and October so watch this space for more info.