Wishlist: What we want this week

From super-smart speakers to wonderful winter retreats, this is what we want this week

The bitterly cold days and long dark nights of British wintertime means it’s only right to start spending more time indoors. And what better way to set the mood of your living space than with a wonderful home fragrance? Legna London specialise in making scented candles for men, and their ‘Wisdom’ iteration is perfect for this time of year; framed by notes of leather, the scent also includes warming notes of cedar and spices that are sure to give your home a calm and cosy ambience.

Party season is fast approaching, and if you’re hoping to throw a festive soirée of your own, one thing you’ll definitely need to perfect is the music. Playing the role of DJ can be notoriously difficult, however with Bang & Olufsen’s latest clever creation atleast the quality of sound at your event won’t fail to impress. Crafted from solid aluminium, the Beosound 1 is a portable wireless speaker that boasts an impressive 360-range performance. As well as holding an impressive 16 hours of battery life, the device also has integrated access to Spotify, meaning your guests can jump in to switch up the soundtrack if necessary.

In their new book Food and Beer brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø and chef Daniel Burns challenge the notion that fine dining can only be enjoyed with the finest tipples. Elevating the humble beer by pairing it with extraordinarily delectable dishes, the expert duo at the forefront of this gastronomic movement use the coffee table tome to discuss their culinary philosophy and provide 60 fantastic recipes that’ll have you eager to get in the kitchen.

Whilst the heat has most definitely disappeared, the sun’s rays do still make an appearance in the colder months- so you may want to think about investing in some winter shades. Meet the season’s sartorial mood by opting for a darker, heavier frame, much like this chic pair from Max Pittion. Made in Japan, these sunglasses have been fashioned from a special cottonseed oil acetate which ensures durability and scratch protection. Finished with gold accents and stand-out green lenses, these offer a slightly alternative take on typical tortoiseshell styles.

Whoever said that advent calendars were just for children? Drinks by the Dram have released an utterly covetable iteration for whisky enthusiasts, which contains 24 wax sealed samples of some of the best whiskies in the world. With everything from the classic Glenfiddich to a 50 year old scotch, this offers the perfect opportunity to try tipples that are typically too pricey to buy by the bottle or to scout new drinks to add to your ever-growing collection- a perfect purchase just before the 1st of December arrives.

Most gentlemen only dream of spending winter tucked away somewhere in the mountains with just a roaring fire and stunning snowy scenery for company, but now the architects at Rocco Borromini have tried to make that a reality with their ‘SV’ House. Featuring just two stone walls, the rest of the building has been crafted with rustic brushed larch wood and walls of glass in order to truly maximise the view of the surrounding Orobic Alps in Italy. Completed with an utterly sleek interior decor that runs throughout all 3 of its floors, this is a marvellously modern winter getaway for those that are looking for something different to the standard log cabin.

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