The Conran Collection at M&S - Holly's picks.

1. Conran Segment Clock, 2. Conran Nash Media Unit, 3. Conran Godwin Chair, 4. Conran Wood Photo Frame Holders, 5. Conran White & Wood Wall Clock, 6. Conran Wooden Stem Floor Lamp, 7. Conran Science Tall Vase and Science Conical Vase.

These are my picks from the Conran Collection at M&S.  Given my fun time spent working in a research lab in university, you can understand why I am smitten with those flask vases.  I love laboratories - not to live in of course, but ideas for the home inspired by the lab, that's right up my alley. These items are simply stylish, fresh and understated - all white, grey and brown. Do you have a favourite from my picks or from the rest of the collection?  

For those who may not know, the Conran Collection is designed by Sir Terence Conran, founder of Habitat and the Conran Shop. Although he hasn't been involved in Habitat since 1990, Conran has taken on many endeavours during his career, including retail, furniture and product design, restaurants, writing, property development and even founded the Design Museum in Britain. He will be 80 this year and he is not ready to retire. 

Read an interesting interview about Sir Terence Conran in The Telegrah.

Read Elle Decoration editor's view on the shaky future of Habitat. 

Have a great day!

ps. stay tuned for my regular Research Findings Fridays post tomorrow.