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A recycled Christmas
Siam Discovery’s gigantic Christmas tree is drawing admiring gazes, but upon closer inspection many passersby are surprised to see it isn’t really a tree after all.
Designed by eco-friendly architect Singh Intrachooto, the eight-metre-tall holiday decoration is made from 50,000 recycled drinking-water bottles donated by Namthip.
The bottles were flattened and then compressed into star shapes. Caps have been strung together to form a twinkling string of lights. Other materials include recycled steel that’s covered in bubble wrap.
Forming a backdrop is the mall’s facade, which is decorated with bright LED balls and “mirror star” signs that add to the festive mood, especially at night. The visual feast will be on display until January 2.
Tolkien takes a licking
Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has scored high marks with fans for being faithful to JRR Tolkien’s beloved book. Meanwhile the New Zealand director’s latest homage to Tolkien has been commemorated by the New Zealand Post.
The postal service has issued a set of stamps featuring actors Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Andy Serkis as Gollum, Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Sylvester McCoy as Radagast and Hugo Weaving as Elrond.
Pick up the set at Thailand’s House of Stamps. For more information, call (02) 652 2220 or (02) 652 1064-7.
Cartier goes wild
Bringing nature to life, Cartier’ new jewellery collection “Naturellement” is devoted to animals, flowers and trees. Fine-cut diamonds, gold and platinum are shaped into animals and flowers, which are further adorned with colourful rubies and sapphires.
The pins, rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces come in various designs, including flamingos, panthers, parrots, penguins, peacocks, giraffes, eagles, lilies and orchids.
Look for them in leading department stores or at www.Cartier.com.
