Rise and shine: Wake up to the glint of a silver lining every day

 

Hugh Montgomery

Sunday 09 September 2012

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1. Pugs might fly

£69, Dwell. Oh my, this trio of puggly, cherubic wall features is just too adorable. 0845 675 9090, dwell.co.uk

2. Gladitor mirror

From £1,676, Interio. This ribbon- style frame is hand carved and finished in Parisian silver. 01202 717 017, interio.co.uk

3. Floral glass table lamp

£175, Liberty. Get double the glow with this light's onion-shape mercury-silvered glass base with gold floral patterning. 020 7734 1234, liberty.co.uk

4. Tatton Silver Damask Wallpaper

£24.50 per roll, Laura Ashley. This elegant wallpaper is as versatile as it is ornate. 0871 983 5999, lauraashley.com

5. Square Sequins Cushion

£22, Cargo Home Shop. Go disco with this shimmering cushion. 0844 848 3300, cargohomeshop.com

6. Silver 'Discs' small bowl

£24, Rocha John Rocha, Debenhams. A very funky fruit bowl indeed. 0844 800 8877, debenhams.com

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