Wee Birdy: Birdy pick of the week

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September 08, 2009

Birdy pick of the week

Remember Tord Boontje's garland light? It was hugely popular a few years ago, when every design-conscious abode seemed to feature a bare lightbulb cloaked in Boontje's etched metal tendrils. He's currently Head of Product Design at the Royal College of Art, and this new bird and flower charm necklace, £35, is available to pre-order from the V&A Museum.

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8 Sep 2009 13:36:29 | Birdies, London gallery and museum shops

6 Comments

I have two garland metal tendrils over my hallway lights and I love this necklace!

Posted by: Make Do Style | September 08, 2009 at 03:58 PM

Awww, we got one as a wedding gift but it's sadly in storage back in Sydney! Wish I could dig it out right now! xx

Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | September 08, 2009 at 04:01 PM

Such a beautiful necklace.

Posted by: Jules | September 08, 2009 at 05:08 PM

I have a wee birdie suggestion for you ... I actually have it in my store ... http://www.absolut-lighting.de/ashop/imagemagic.php?img=images/sliebig/Public/Internetshop-Bilder/474_X.jpg&w=400&h=266&page=

Posted by: Dominica | September 08, 2009 at 05:59 PM

I WANT ONE! I had the silver garland in my London hallway - but my over 6ft room mate kept getting his hair tangled up in it.LLGxx

Posted by: Liberty London Girl | September 08, 2009 at 07:47 PM

I <3 Boontje so much! I'd wanted one of his garlands forever, and then the CHARMS came out - so cute (and more affordable)! Oh, and if any of your readers are from the states, like me, the necklaces are also available on charlesandmarie.com!

Posted by: Jade | September 08, 2009 at 09:57 PM

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