Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Number Nineteen

The Flashman Collection

Internationally-acclaimed designer Mark Brazier-Jones has created a delicious collection of furniture for amorous adventurers.  His collection can be viewed here.  Flashman ”by day” shows pieces that blend right in at home and Flashman ”by night” (behind the lace curtain) shows “what the butler saw” behind closed doors.

Those familiar with the Flashman novels will know all about this self-described and unapologetic “cad” and his numerous amorous encounters.  Harry Paget Flashman constantly betrays acquaintances, runs from danger or hides cowering in fear, and yet he arrives at the end of each volume with medals, the praise of the mighty and the love of one or more beautiful and enthusiastic women.  More about Flashy here.

The Shoeshine Chair and The Detention Cabinet

The Tally Ho and The Study Chair with Flashy & Valeria

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Asked about what inspired him to create some of the pieces in his collection, Mark says,
“The design of the Tally Ho was inspired by a fantasy of naughty parties in stately homes in horsey Hertfordshire, which also happens to be the county I live in. It is structured so as to be ideal for pony play. It’s for anyone who enjoys a good gallop!!  I would describe it as an equestrian curiosity. 

The Detention Cabinet was the same sort of fantasy - relating to being naughty and how one could make it intriguing and fun to be spanked.  The Detention Cabinet is a slightly more serious piece in that there is a lot more structure to it and the legs are crafted from solid Aluminium.  It could be used as a storage cabinet by day and then for play at night.  Both the interior and exterior are padded for comfort.”

And Mark has shown that he and Europe have the right ideas when erotic fantasy and design meet. 
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Sincerely.
Eve and JW3 and Mélisande
Dirty Girl Things ©
Unrepentant.  Unpretentious.  Unconventional. ©

Monday, October 09, 2006

Number Eighteen

“By nature I have always been quite a controversial character - I have always been into ‘really filthy’, ‘really dirty’, and attracted by things that other people are uncomfortable with.” - Sam Roddick, owner of Coco de Mer (Handbag interview).

It’s here.  Coco de Mer’s grand opening for their first US store is today at 8618 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90069.  Contact information can be found on their website here.

Hint Magazine calls it ”Coitus Couture”.  Another calls it a ”sophisticated idea of sexuality”.  Stop by the store and see what all the buzz is about.  You’ll find everything from nipple covers and clitoris creams to Swarovski-encrusted merkins by J. Maskrey and feather-tailed molten crystal vibrators by Shiri Zinn, or you can be tied up with a pair of leather bondage gauntlets designed exclusively by artisan extraordinaire Paul Seville. 

Oh, and be sure to watch the new film “Honey and Bunny” on their website...you will be enlightened.  A game of catch anyone? 

A couple of interviews with Sam Roddick can be found here and here.

These are a few goodies you’ll find when you visit the store.

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Sincerely.
Eve and JW3 and Mélisande
Dirty Girl Things ©
Unrepentant.  Unpretentious.  Unconventional. ©