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7 showstopping clocks for your home

Gone are the days when clocks were simply a way to tell the time. Now they can also be beautiful, functional pieces of art. Below are seven of the best.

Hunting for George’s beautiful bamboo clocks are very popular and really, it’s no wonder! Stylish, handmade and elegant, they are the perfect piece for a Scandi-inspired home. The Lola Clock ($179) is a particular favourite, in pastel lilac and yellow.

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The unique Sparrow Clock designed by Haoshi Studio is a piece of modern, functional wall art. Inspired by the company’s Taiwanese origins — where sparrows symbolise the good things in life — it is available for $229 from Design For Use. The clock also ships with a pattern for easy installation and all parts have an easy stick on application.sparrow-clock-main2The concrete Slab Mini Table Clock made from Swedish marble is extremely grand. Standing at 54cm tall, it comes in natural, black and white. Sure to make a statement it retails for $695 from Slab Homewares.

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With a printed face and hand painted bamboo frame, the Unbound Heart Clock from Art Club Concept is more than a clock, but an artwork. Unbound from structure, it will appeal to your free spirit, your straight edge and your wallet — retailing for just $79.95. Available for pre-order now.

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A blackboard clock with chalk, you can hang the Tablita Clock on the wall or with its magnetic back, stick it to the fridge. Simply write the clock numbers, leave a message or give it a face… and then take it all off with the included felt eraser. Made in Italy by Diamantini & Domeniconi, it is available from Plyroom for $110.

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Simple yet so very elegant, the Karlsson Alarm Clock with its copper-plated case is designed in the ever fashionable, classic station style. A beautiful combination of solid metalwork and modern Dutch design, it is available from Lifestyle Lane for just $29.90!

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A classic, the Umbra Rimwood Wooden Wall Clock ($139.95) from Hard to Find can either be propped on its stand or mounted to a wall. Featuring a natural wood frame and a perforated painted white face, this is a clock that will never go out of fashion.

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Online shopping fix: Neutral Instinct

Inspired by the Leonardo Da Vinci quote: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” Amanda Tiernan left her job as a school teacher to open online boutique, Neutral Instinct.

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Believing less is more, Amanda’s homewares have a distinct Scandinavian design edge. “Many of the products stocked by Neutral Instinct have a Scandi influence, which epitomises simplicity, minimalism and functionality,” explains Amanda. “I believe simple pieces can have a maximum effect when styled in the correct way.”

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Sourcing her homewares from trade fairs and social media, Amanda wanted to create a store that not only stocked gorgeous products, but also gave customers inspiration on how to style them through beautiful images. “We recently completed our first photo shoot with the intention of creating a strong and unique visual for our brand,” says Amanda. “I wanted to stay true to our minimalist, Scandinavian inspired look so that customers who shared our love of this style could confidently log on to our website and find products on each page that they would want in their homes.”

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Stocking brands such as By Lassen, Menu, Design House Stockholm, Karlsson, Mud Australia and Pony Rider, Amanda hopes to expand Neutral Instinct to include more designers and one day, even a bricks and mortar store. “Some of my short-term goals include adding a children’s category to the store and adding a few new designers to the range that I have long wished for. My long-term plans include opening a bricks and mortar store and offering a design service as well as a retail service. Lots to dream about!”

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Photography by Martina Gemmola | Styling by Amanda Tiernan

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