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This weeks we have a great selection of products to brighten up your life
BARBIE DAZZLER
Barbecue toy, £24.99, Weber (0203 630 1500, weber.com)
Barbecue season may be months away but it’s not too early for your little ones to start mastering the skills they’ll need in the future.
Pretty much an exact replica of Weber’s iconic spherical grill, it comes with lights, crackling charcoal sounds and plastic tools and foods to be toasted.
WEBER
Train your little ones to man the barbecue with Weber’s impressive toy
BOX CLEVER
Hedgehog gift box, £21, Boxwild (07855 603478, boxwild.com)
Hedgehogs start to come out of hibernation in the spring, so ensure they’ve got a nutritious meal waiting for them with this set of snacks.
It contains bags of mealworms, biscuits and a special mixed dry food, plus a handy bowl and scoop to serve it with.
PERFECT TIMING
Gear Sport smart watch, £299, Samsung (0330 726 7864, samsung.com)
Combine the best of an activity tracker and a smart watch with this stylish wearable from Samsung. Keep track of your fitness goals with clever features like a swim tracker (it’s water resistant too, obviously), automatic activity detector and the ability to set personalised goals, and as a smart watch you can also use it as a remote control, payment device and way of receiving alerts.
A NEW FLAME
Bois de Santal scented candle, £14, The Decorium (thedecorium.bigcartel.com)
We don’t know many women who wouldn’t be delighted to receive a chic scented candle as a gift and this one, with a warm sandalwood scent and simple black glass jar, will appeal to the boys, too. The Decorium also do a fresh, citrussy bergamot version, or if you can’t decide, try their set of three mini candles.
SAMSUNG
The Gear Sport watch is both a smartwatch and activity tracker
WELL HEELED
Katy Perry The Quin ankle boots, £150, Littlewoods (0844 292 1000, littlewoods.com)
From the front they’re a pair of simple black ankle boots, but turn them around to see the funky statement block heels. They’re the perfect height for wearing comfortably everyday, too.
SHOW YOUR STRIPES
Picasso II top, £48, The Original Breton Shirt Company (0800 999 8996, bretonshirt.co.uk)
For a touch of French chic, a classic Breton top will never go out of fashion. This one is inspired by that classic photograph of Picasso wearing a striped top in his kitchen, and made from organic cotton and with a single red stripe among the blue and white, this is the ultimate comfy, easy-to-wear item.
STRIKE A POSE
Yoga mat, £64, Yoga Design Lab (yogadesignlab.com and amazon.co.uk)
Bali-based brand Yoga Design Lab’s yoga mats not only come in some of the coolest prints we’ve ever seen, but they’re also ethically manufactured from recycled plastic bottles, so you can be assured that your sun salutations are having as little environmental impact as possible.
SOAP STARS
Three-piece bathroom accessory set, £25, JD Williams (0871 231 2000, jdwilliams.co.uk)
Keep your bathroom clean, tidy and coordinated with this trio of accessories. This soap dispenser, tumbler and soap dish are made from ceramic and come in a subtle pink ombre effect.
JD WILLIAMS
JD Williams’ three-piece set is a great way to adopt a smart, clean bathroom look
BRIGHT IDEA
Kasper polygon pendant light, £29.99, MY Furniture (0800 092 1636, my-furniture.com)
Updating the lighting in your home needn’t cost a fortune. This geometric cooper cage-style pendant light is easy to fit and looks straight out of a fancy modern hotel.
DISH OF THE DAY
Kate Spade New York recipe box, £28, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com)
Forget about scruffy scraps of paper or pages torn out of magazines; this little box is the prettiest way to store your favourite recipes in one place. With a fabric outer, section dividers and space for ingredients, directions and other info on the cards inside, you’ll never be stuck for what to cook again.
CLUTCH CONTROL
Hollycroft clutch bag, £100, Katherena (07568 571174, katherena.com)
Created by a fashion graduate and former stylist, Katherina has created high quality bags in a few timeless styles and made from vegan products like PU leather. This little boxy one is also full of personal touches: the style is inspired by founder Katie’s father’s trunk-making business and is named after a street she once lived on.
FLOOR SHOW
Tibetan sheepskin rug, £136, Audenza (01162 986393, audenza.com)
Sheepskin rugs are an easy way to add a soft, luxurious touch to any room, and this one, made from with long, curly wool and in a deep teal colour looks – and feels – extra special. As well as warming up a floor, it’ll also look good draped over a chair.
AUDENZA
A luxury sheepskin rug will add a comfortable and stylish new look to your home
HAVING A BALL
Earrings, £12.50, Marks & Spencer (0333 014 8000, marksandspencer.com)
Add a burst of sunshine yellow to your outfit with these dainty drop earrings from M&S. At the bottom of the gold chain is a cluster of roses, topped with tiny crystals.
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY
Rough Guides You Are Here: A Travel Photobook, £12.99, Express Bookshop (expressbookshop.co.uk)
Released at the end of 2017, this book from travel experts Rough Guides came together from a global competition for people to submit photos from their travels, offering a unique and personal view of destinations around the world.
ANIMAL MAGIC
Kitchen canisters, £8 each, George Home at Asda (george.com)
Look out for these cute canisters the next time you’re in your local Asda, which are a fun way to store your tea, coffee and sugar. They’ll look great in a traditional country-style kitchen.
SUPER BOWLS
BOL Food Super Soups, £2.75 each, Tesco, Ocado and Amazon Fresh
Hot, filling and nutritious, these tasty soups are just the thing for cold January days. They’re packed full of vegetables, vitamins and superfood ingredients and aim to boost protein, energy or your immune system.
BOL
BOL soups are both delicious and nutritious
PRETTY IN PRINT
Fujifilm Instax Share smartphone printer SP-2, £164.99, Amazon, Argos and instax.co.uk
Love that retro look of instant photos but hate carrying around a separate – and often big and clunky – camera? Instead snap away like normal with your smartphone then connect it via Bluetooth to this pocket-sized printer and watch your images instantly come to life. It prints with a higher image quality than its previous model, and images can also be edited through the app.
POP ON A POMPOM
Sequin pompom beanie hat, £16, Topshop (0844 984 0264, topshop.com)
Keeping warm needn’t be boring; this woolly hat replaces the usual fluffy pompom with a ball of sequins instead. The navy colour is a great alternative to black.
JUST THE TONIC
Rock Rose Gin & tonic alcoholic jellies, £7, Tipsy Unicorn Sweets (tipsyunicornsweets.com and rockrosegin.co.uk)
Cheat your way through Dry January with these boozy jellies, a collaboration between Tipsy Unicorn Sweets and Scottish distillery Rock Rose Gin. The result is a sweet and sour mouthful that’s definitely one for adults only.
TRIED AND TOASTED
Toaster, £25, Wilko (0800 032 9329, wilko.com)
Sleek, simple and in an on-trend copper colour, you’d never guess this toaster only costs £25. It comes with all the usual features: crumb tray, defrost button and seven settings to toast your four slices to perfection.
WILKO
Cheap toasters are difficult to come by, but Wilko’s do a great one for just £25
IN SEASON
Salt and pepper shakers, £14.50, Oliver Bonas (0208 974 0110, oliverbonas.com)
Spice up mealtimes with this adorable little salt and pepper duo. Made from dolomite and in a soft peach colourway with gold detailing, they’ll certainly add some fun to the kitchen table.
PLANET SUITE
Lunaria ring, £135, In-Spaces (in-spaces.com)
This quirky-shaped ring will certainly stand out in your jewellery box. Made from rose gold-plated silver and set with a labradorite stone, it’ll work with any outfit, day or night.