covet: iconic objects and luxury lists

Have you seen Easy Living's 50 Iconic Objects of desire -  'lust worthy objects (that) are an aesthetic triumph of classic design and function, which we simply can't imagine living without'... ?

I know, I know. So much for trying to be non-consumerist. 

Fact is, I am non-consumerist by virtue of the fact that I can't afford a whole bunch of what's on that list, which is copied below. 

The good news though is that there is also loads that I don't particularly like, or care for: 

The Togo sofa is ugly....(read...uggggggggggly), I'm too young for any hairspray (amen), those Tolix stools are uncomfortable, and seemingly everywhere (yawn), and am I the only person on the planet who thinks Elizabeth Arden's 8 hour cream is too sticky?)

I do quite fancy those handbags (but kind of assume that since I see so many Mulberry Bayswaters they must be fakes), have always coveted a Mason Pearson hairbrush (yet never sucked up enough courage to hand over the cash for one) and have a soft spot for the Ghost chairs. 

I'm putting an Alvar Aalto Savoy vase on my birthday list (just sayin'...), totally get the DVF dresses (imagine one *in* Liberty print!)  and the Estee Lauder miracle serums. I'm pleased and proud to announce I own a Brabantia bin (it really does make me happy). I'm in a committed relationship with YSL Touche Eclat and have seen and raised the Anglepoise with my Archimoon lamps. Both of them.

The exercise reminded me that I had made a list of what luxury meant to me, way back when I was travelling and making do with the bare necessities, and I went searching through my files to find it. 

Turns out I've managed to pick up quite a lot of what is on it, making sure that most of the things I'm surrounded by go further than their intended use and make everyday living way more enjoyable  - heirloom cutlery, mohair blankets & White Company linen, feather pillows, True Grace scented candles (cheaper than Diptyque, and still lovely), Origins face products, my Clarisonic, Lancome Definicils (there is no other mascara in my world) - and anything Smythson. 

Like my jewellery holder - modelled here with Tinsley -

She's pretty iconic too.

What would be on your list? 

/cx

the full list of Easy Living's Iconic Objects of Desire: 

Aalto Vase
Angelpoise 1227 Lamp

Apple iphone

Barbour Coats

Bialetti Moka Express

Bobby Brown Tinted Moisturiser

Brabantia Bin

Brown Betty Teapot

Burberry Trench Coat

Cambridge Satchel Company

Chanel Nail Varnish

Chanel no 5

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion

Converse Trainers

Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Dresses 

Diptyque Candles

Dualit Toaster

Duralex Picardie Glasses

Dyson Vaccum Cleaner

Eames Lounge Chair

Elizabeth Arden's 8 Hour Cream

Estee Lauder Anti Aging Creams

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Hanes Classic White T

Heinz Tomato Soup

Hunter Wellies 

Ikea Billy Bookcase

Kartell Louis Ghost chair

Kitchen Aid Mixer

Le Creuset Casserole Dish

Levis 101

Liberty Print

Liz Earle Cleanser

L'oreal Elnett Hair Spray

Mason Cash Bowl

Mason Pearson Hairbrush

Moleskine Notebooks

Mulberry Bayswater Bag

Newgate Clocks

Opinel Folding Knife

Penguin Books

Ray Ban Sunglasses

Riedel Wine Glasses

Roberts DAB Radio

Rolex Explorer

Smeg Fridge

Tabasco

Togo Sofa

Tonix Stools

YSL Touche Eclat