Object of the day: Karlsson wooden wall clock from Howkapow

Got to love a good wall clock. And especially one placed somewhere a little unexpected, away from the trad kitchen wall scenario.

I have one on the wall by the bed – astonishingly, we look at it before checking phones for the time. Anything that encourages a bit of old-schoolness has got to be good.

Clocks in cloakroom loos, halls, or as part of a picture display – all ideas to try.

And the pale wood and black type wall clock from Dutch design company, Karlsson, will add function as well as style to your chosen wall. It's new in at the ever-inspiring Howkapow – a shop I have written about many times here – and it's only £34.95. Wouldn't it make a great gift, too?