After Christmas, the decorations are carefully dismantled and expertly packed away. The journey begins again in August, when these treasures are carefully brought out of storage, meticulously inspected in preparation for their yearly reappearance. September brings a visit to Maison & Objet in Paris, where new inspiration is sought, and a central element is selected to elevate each year’s theme. This year, the star of the show was a sparkling teddy bear – have you spotted it at the Ritz already?