1 Parrot paper
Hanna Werning’s collection for the Swedish wallpaper brand Boråstapeter is a celebration of nature, colour and pattern – and we can think of nothing more uplifting than this exotic, boldly hued parrot flying across our wall.
• Hannah Werning 1312, Dh400 per 10-metre roll, D.Tales showroom, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai and Al Fanan Flowers, Abu Dhabi
2 Feather touch
We can’t decide what we’d put in this delicate porcelain bowl from Interior 360, but we want it anyway. The intricate detailing of each individual feather is a testament to the beauty of handcrafted homewares.
• Feather Bowl, Dh179, Interior 360 at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall
3 Singing the blues
Virgule is selling a selection of these hand-painted turquoise ceramic bowls and serving plates. From the adorable birds perched on the side of the bowls to the tiny flowers subtly etched into the design, these are this season’s must-have. You’ll have to be quick, though – they’re selling out fast.
• Small Two-Bird Bowl, Dh195, www.virgule-shop.com
4 Chirpy ceramics
We also love the deep-pink and purple flowers on these artfully decorated ceramic birds from Virgule – they would look perfect sitting on a bedside table or dresser.
• Ceramic Birds, Dh210, www.virgule-shop.com
5 Pillow talk
Crate & Barrel’s outdoor pillows are made from fade- and weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric that is guaranteed to withstand the UAE’s harsh climes. Which is a good thing – we’d hate to see these cute, roughly sketched songbirds lose any of their vibrancy.
• Outdoor pillow, Dh179, Crate & Barrel, Mirdif City Centre and Mall of the Emirates
Top 10 in the F1 drivers' standings
1. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 202 points
2. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-GP 188
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-GP 169
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing 117
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 116
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing 67
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 56
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 45
9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 35
10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 26
Scores
Rajasthan Royals 160-8 (20 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders 163-3 (18.5 ov)
Secret Pigeon Service: Operation Colomba, Resistance and the Struggle to Liberate Europe
Gordon Corera, Harper Collins
Moral education needed in a 'rapidly changing world'
Moral education lessons for young people is needed in a rapidly changing world, the head of the programme said.
Alanood Al Kaabi, head of programmes at the Education Affairs Office of the Crown Price Court - Abu Dhabi, said: "The Crown Price Court is fully behind this initiative and have already seen the curriculum succeed in empowering young people and providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in building the future of the nation at all levels.
"Moral education touches on every aspect and subject that children engage in.
"It is not just limited to science or maths but it is involved in all subjects and it is helping children to adapt to integral moral practises.
"The moral education programme has been designed to develop children holistically in a world being rapidly transformed by technology and globalisation."
Brief scores:
Toss: India, opted to field
Australia 158-4 (17 ov)
Maxwell 46, Lynn 37; Kuldeep 2-24
India 169-7 (17 ov)
Dhawan 76, Karthik 30; Zampa 2-22
Result: Australia won by 4 runs by D/L method
