Look what has caught the eye of the editor.
Urban Farm-It, the British-based leader in sustainable urban farming, has announced the launch of an exciting range of Mushroom Growing Kits—a unique, thoughtful, and fun gift for food lovers, garden enthusiasts, mushroom lovers, and budding mycologists. Perfect for anyone seeking an engaging, hands-on activity, these kits make it easier than ever to grow gourmet mushrooms at home, offering a sustainable and rewarding way to produce fresh, nutritious food. www.urban.farm-it.com
Royal Selangor welcomes 2025, the Year of the Snake with a brand-new zodiac-inspired collection. The snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, crossing the finish line after the dragon. In Asian culture, the snake is symbolic of the supernatural and spiritual. Many believe that people born in the Year of the Snake are mysterious and protective of their loved ones. They are also known to possess great wisdom. www.royalselangor.com
Santoro has unveil the addition of colourful new puzzles and activities to its adorably popular Bangoberry lifestyle collection. Following the success of the award-winning Bangoberry 'Match And Stack' game, which recently won a "Commendation" Medal at the 2024 Independent Toy Awards, these new additions promise to deliver imaginative play for all ages and learning opportunities for young children. www.santoro-london.com
tonies® – an audio brand for children – has launched the of Book Pocket Tonies, which is an exciting new range of unabridged audiobook Tonies perfect for older children, featuring titles and authors loved by 5-10 year olds. Retailing for £8.99 each, the Book Pocket Tonie collection launches with 20 titles from bestselling authors, including Tom Fletcher, David Walliams, Adam Kay, Enid Blyton, Dav Pilkey and Andrea Beaty, with many more Book Pocket Tonie titles launching in 2025. www.tonies.com
Spritz Wellness have launched a range of lavender sachets. The new product range enhances more than just sleep and provides a sensory solution for keeping our homes fresh, leaning into the green cleaning trend that focuses on freshening our homes with only natural ingredients.
The new sachets are filled with natural, dried lavender to harness the power of the soothing and calming ingredient that when placed in wardrobes and drawers will release the natural scent onto clothes keeping them fresh.
The scent is also known to repel moths, making it the perfect wardrobe staple. These sachets are crafted in Liberty fabric are a perfect addition for refreshing your home but also are great as an alternative sleep aid.
www.spritzwellness.com
Handmade on the South Coast in the UK with designs sourced from near & far, and originally focusing on all things nautical, Linen Loft branched out to bring its customers the wide range of cushion and homeware collections you see today. We think they scream 'autumn vibes'. www.linenloft.co.uk
Personalised Memento Company has been busy creating a range of brand-new designs, including a selection of adorable Highland cow gifts. Among which is this wonderful personalised amber candle, finished with any personalisation, this vanilla scented candle is a fantastic gift that complements any décor. Once the candle inside has been used, it transforms into a tealight holder, a gift that keeps on giving! www.personalisedmemento.co.uk
These wooden housewares feature the very popular William Morris 'Fruits' design include coasters, egg holder, napkin holder, egg house, tray, perpetual calendar, tissue box, letter rack, doorstop, key cabinet and hanging plaque. Lesser and Pavey are renowned for bringing William Morris, a polymath designer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, associated with England's Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood as well as Arts and Crafts movement of the 1800s. www.leonardo.co.uk
In a world of emails, emojis, and fleeting texts, there's something magical about a tangible token of affection. On opening the matchbox the recipient will be presented with an exquisite bunch of handmade red roses in a tiny white vase, and the message 'You're My Perfect Match'. A truly unique love token, it is the perfect way to light up the day of your someone special. I Really Blooming Love You In A Matchbox makes the perfect anniversary gift, Valentine's gift, or simply a gift for your partner to let them know they're blooming amazing! www.inamatchbox.com
Inspired by English Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas, the delicate hand-drawn design features a traditional wreath, adorned with tiny delights to celebrate each magical day of the season. Ballet slippers are nestled amongst pine cones to represent the 9 ladies dancing, and a gold ring entangled by eucalyptus and holly. A fresh and timeless take on this well loved song. The collection includes two iterations of the design, the Twelve Days of Christmas Wreath and the Twelve Days of Christmas repeat pattern, allowing for cohesive mixing and matching of different items. www.victoriaeggs.com