TURNING LEAF TURN TO DESIGNER LARA BOHINC FOR HOMEWARE RANGE FOLLOWING SUCCESS OF BASSO AND BROOKE

I was POSITIVE I wouldn't hear or see another word from W Communications after leaving drool marks on the sides of the Basso and Brooke armchair at the last event in which the graphic-print fashion design extraordinaries became 'Designers in Residence' for Turning Leaf, the leading premium Califorian wine.

But luckily, I was wrong.

Turning Leaf has appointed Lara Bohinc its second ‘Designer in Residence’ for Autumn / Winter 2010. The collaboration will see the jewellery designer create her first ever range of homeware and will kick the collection off with a limited edition bottle.

Inspired by the changing seasons and Turning Leaf wines, Lara has blended her signature use of metalwork with Turning Leaf’s iconic leaf motif to create an intricate leaf patterned metal design. This will adorn Turning Leaf’s ‘Pinot Grigio’ and ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ bottles in the form of ‘bottle jewellery’ – a decorative limited edition sleeve for the bottle. There are two designs, rose gold to reflect the warm tones of the Cabernet Sauvignon and yellow gold metal to reflect the and the citrus notes of the Pinot Grigio.

The full range of Lara’s beautiful, limited edition home dining items for Turning Leaf will be launched later in the season and will be available at selected boutiques and online retailers, including Lara’s own Sloane Street store. Each item will help create the ultimate stylish home-dining experience............(I shouldn't expect an invite then).