A hand-built box for pens or pencils, 21 cm x 8 cm, and 3cm deep. The lid is made of a crisp board and has a magnetic closure so it shuts with a pleasing 'clack'.

Cover  - Reproduction of a hand-painted faux marble design, Norwegian Rose Marble, by Ian Harper. ©Bridie Hall

Ian Harper is a master decorative painter and artist mostly working in architectural interiors. His work can be found in Europe, Russia and North America - there are many marvellous examples on his website.