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HOT SEAT

Alveare brass tub chair, £329.99, My Furniture (0800 092 1636, my-furniture.com)

Sit in style in this elegant chair from My Furniture.

The frame has an unusual honeycomb-effect pattern and the combination of brass and blush pink velvet looks modern and feminine.

ON THE RUN

Trainers, £169, Crime London (crimelondon.com)

Chunky trainers have been huge trend this season, but these ones aren’t too OTT.

The metallic heel and metallic stripes add a jazzy finish to a simple pair of white sneakers.

TAKE NOTE

Notebook, £8, Chase and Wonder (01829 720011, chaseandwonder.com)

Keep your thoughts ordered with this notebook that’s wonderfully detailed in design.

Size A5, lined and with an embossed gold title, it’ll be a stylish addition to any desk.

TRAVEL SLICKNESS

Stitch-it-yourself travel wallet, £70, Letteroom (01264 355488, theletteroom.com)

For a unique way to mark your adventures around the world, have a look at this travel wallet.

It’s made from leather and has a perforated front, allowing you to stitch wherever your travels take you. Inside it has compartments for cards, documents, passport and a pen, so you can easily keep track of all your essentials.

TICKS THE BOXES

Ardeola plywood clock, £59, Amazon Handmade (amazon.co.uk/handmade)

Make a statement on your wall with this quirky plywood clock from Amazon’s marketplace for artisan sellers.

SPECIAL BREW

Fortnum & Mason bicentenary tea blend, £15, The Old Vic (oldvictheatre.com)

To celebrate The Old Vic theatre’s 200^th birthday they’ve released a selection of limited-edition merchandise, partnering with brands such as Bella Freud, Biscuiteers and jewellery designer Cassandra Goad.

This caddy of tea has been specially created by the luxury grocer’s Fortnum & Mason and blends three types of tea to produce a fresh, lively flavour.

NAUGHTY BUT NICE

Baileys Strawberries & Cream, £20, supermarkets nationwide.

Nothing says ‘British summertime’ quite like strawberries and cream, and as the unofficial food of Wimbledon, which is now underway, it’s the perfect time to try this new limited-edition flavour of Baileys.

Hints of fruit and vanilla make this a sweet, creamy treat, delicious either over ice or mixed into a cocktail.

It has already proved to be a hit in the States, so get it while you can.

WIRED FOR SOUND

Samsung R3 Bluetooth wireless speaker, £149, AO.com (0344 324 9222, ao.com)

Get the party starter this summer with this sleek, chic Bluetooth speaker by Samsung, available from AO.com.

It comes with two built-in speakers and a subwoofer, smartphone connectivity and a ‘Multiroom’ feature, sending the sound around your house.

It’ll also be a cool-looking accessory in your home.

CHOC’S AWAY

Scoops-to-chill Big Dipper chocolates, £10, Hotel Chocolat (03444 931313, hotelchocolat.com)

No one wants to eat half-melted chocolate in this hot weather, so Hotel Chocolate have created varieties that are designed to taste even better straight from the fridge.

This bag contains an assortment of ice cream flavours like raspberry ripple, lemon sorbet and choc ice.

LITTLE GEM

Nu & Mii ring, £48, Annie Haak (01730 231188, anniehaakdesigns.co.uk)

Jewellery designer Annie Haak’s two daughters Anoushka and Mimi have launched their own range of jewellery, consisting of sterling silver and gold plated pieces in edgy yet timeless designs.

This ‘Piece of Magic’ ring is set with a shimmering moonstone.

OBJECTS OF DESIRE

Wonderbra Refined Glamour balconette bra, £36; briefs, £18, both Very (08448 222 321, very.co.uk)

Get a little hot under the collar with this bold lingerie set from Wonderbra.

In hot pink and red lace, the balconette bra boosts and lifts your cleavage while the ‘shorty’ briefs sit low on the hips for a flattering fit.

IT’S IN THE CAN

Nescafé Azera Nitro coffee, £1.99 each, Tesco and Sainsbury’s

Cool down this summer with Nescafé’s new coffee in a can, which combines top-quality coffee with nitrogen (you’ll hear it crack when you open the ring pull) for a smooth, creamy taste.

Try Nitro Americano for straight up black coffee, or Nitro Latte for a creamier flavour.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Earrings, £120, Nocturne (nocturne.co.uk)

Pretty and elegant yet with a nod to the beach with shell pearls and synthetic turquoise, these earrings make a beautiful accessory to any outfit this summer.

SHEAR DELIGHT

Sheepskin rug, £80, Baa Stool (01824 790882, baastool.co.uk)

Instead of the usual cream coloured sheepskin rug, why not try this sage green one instead? It’ll look great on top of a wood floor, and feels super soft underfoot.

HIDE AND CHIC

Leather cable tidy set, £38, Tusting (01234 712266, tusting.co.uk)

Is there anything more annoying than reaching for your headphones or phone charger only to find the cables have become inextricably tangled? Luxury leather brand Tusting have got you covered with this set of three little cases, which are the perfect size for storing your wires.

We love this sky blue colour, but they also come in lots of other shades.

CATS’ EYES

Bling2o children’s swimming goggles, £19.99, Amazon (amazon.co.uk)

Your little ones will certainly make a splash in the swimming pool with these jazzy goggles.

They’re latex-free, lead-free, UV resistant and anti-fog, and come in lots of other cool designs, from shark to mermaid eyes.

SHINING EXAMPLE

Lantern, £19.99, Homesense (01923 473561, homesense.com)

Look out for this Moroccan-inspired lantern the next you’re passing your local Homesense store.

It’s perfect for lighting up warm summer evenings in the garden.

GOING UNDERGROUND

Lightbox with interchangeable station signs, £40, London Transport Museum Shop (0207 565 7295, ltmuseumshop.co.uk)

For train fanatics or London-lovers, this quirky home accessory makes a great gift. Freestanding or wall-mountable, the lightbox comes with ten interchangeable signs, including the iconic ‘Mind The Gap’ logo.

MINI MOUSE

Maileg Mice toy with suitcase, £20, Hurn & Hurn (01603 559250, hurnandhurn.com)

Cute, cuddly and a little bit vintage looking, we bet this mini mouse will fast become a constant companion to your little one.

She’s dressed in a floral playsuit and a headscarf, and comes with a metal suitcase for safe storage.

MESSAGE ON A BOTTLE

Pret x Chilly’s reusable bottles, £20 each, Pret A Manger (pret.co.uk)

Pret is the latest big food retailer to pledge to cut down on single-use plastic in their outlets.

One way they are doing this is by partnering up with Chilly’s to create these reusable stainless steel bottles in three fruity designs, which keep drinks hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. 

70 shops now also have free filtered water stations, and they’re also trialling a plastic bottle return scheme in a bid to reduce the amount of plastic ending up in the environment.

GO FOR THE BURN

Moment by SHOW Beauty scented candle, £45, Harvey Nichols (0207 201 8088, harveynichols.com)

SHOW Beauty creates luxurious, effective hair products with a signature fragrance of rose petals, coconut milk, vanilla and white musk, and now you can scent your home with this too with this elegant soy-based candle. 

“You can now take home a little piece of luxury and recreate the decadence and ambiance of our SHOW Dry salons at home,” says the brand’s founder Tamara Ecclestone.

EARN YOUR STRIPES

Tweedmill throw, £55, Restoration Yard (01313 222575, restorationyard.com)

Brighten up your sofa or bed with this multi-coloured striped throw from Restoration Yard.

It’s made in a fine herringbone weave with fringing, and is durable enough to be used outdoors for picnics, too.