This week's must have products revealed in one handy guide
PR This week's must-have products have been contained in one handy list
POWER UP Natural endurance nutrition bars, from £6.99 for a pack of three, Veloforte (veloforte.cc) The body performs at its best when it’s given the right nutrition, but many energy bars on the market are full of synthetic ingredients. Veleforte’s, however, are made from 100 per cent natural, performance-enhancing ingredients. The recipes are based around the ancient Italian food panforte, a restorative mix of nuts, fruit and spices, and are completely delicious. HORN OF PLENTY Thumbs Up unicorn power bank, £14.99, ASOS (asos.com) Harness the magical powers of the unicorn with this fun portable power bank. Fitting most smart phones, it’ll get you back up and running in no time.
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LOVELY BUBBLY Belvoir pressé drinks, £3.10 each, supermarkets nationwide For a non-alcoholic alternative this spring, these luxurious pressés certainly hit the spot. Choose between Botanic Juniper & Tonic (which tastes just like a G&T), zingy Pink Grapefruit, aromatic Rhubarb & Apple and their Light Ginger Beer, which contains 30 per cent less sugar than the original. Alternatively, these also make delicious mixers when added to a measure of your favourite spirit. TOP DOG Maisy dickie bow for dog collars, from £5, Ditsy Pet (01159 581154, ditsypet.co.uk) Make yours the most smartly dressed pooch in the park with this dapper dickie bow, which fits comfortably on the front of any collar. The colourful floral print will certainly make your dog stand out from the rest of the pack.
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HOP TO IT Organic Helles lager, £19.99 for a case of 12 bottles, Freedom Brewery (01283 840721, freedombrewery.com) This independent brewery has been producing organic, naturally carbonated beers since 1995. Full bodied, crisp and refreshing, this lager is the perfect accompaniment to a barbecue. TAKE SHAPE Goober candles, £26.50 each, Areaware (01732 771 771, aweaware.eu) Add an interesting talking point to your table, mantelpiece or bathroom with these funky Goober candles from Brooklyn-based design brand Areaware. Each shape has been given its own personality, and they’ll make even crazier shapes as they burn.
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LIGHT SHOW Marlo LED table lamp, £95, John Lewis (08456 049 049, johnlewis.com) Chic, stylish and subtle, this table lamp is the perfect accessory to a modern home. The glass ball provides a gentle ball of light, while the brass base and faint stripes add a touch of luxe. HOT DOGS Mug, £9.95, Joules (joules.com) Know someone who loves dogs? This mug will be just their cup of tea. See if you can name all the breeds as you sip on your brew. A BUG’S LIFE Luna Ladybird barrel bag, £60, Zatchels (01162 489345, zatchels.com) Cute, colourful and not-at-all creepy, Zatchels’ new bug bags will make a funky addition to big and little kids alike. Made with leather and hand stitching, they’ll stand the test of time too. Luna Ladybird is also joined by her friends Bella Butterfly, Colin Caterpillar and Webster Spider.
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JET SET Yes Studio travel document holder, £22, QVC (0800 514131, qvcuk.com) Get set to travel in style with this pretty document holder from Yes Studio, available from QVC. In this year’s hottest colour, millennial pink, and decorated with an inspirational quote, it’ll keep all your essential travel paperwork neat, tidy and stylishly stored. SHOWSTOPPERS Earrings, £12.50, Marks & Spencer (0333 014 8000, marksandspencer.com) Shake, rattle and roll into spring with these colourful festival-inspired earrings from M&S. Decorated with tiny turquoise and pink beads and made with ‘Skin Kind’ hypoallergenic materials, pair with a simple white tee or bare, bronzed shoulder for a splash of colour.
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TAIL AWAY Mermaid travel pillow, £19.99, bNifty (0800 411 8679, bnifty.co.uk) For the most comfortable travel experience, a neck pillow is a hand luggage essential, and you’re sure to be the envy of the cabin with this quirky design from bNifty. Soft and squishy, it’ll give your neck enough support, and it also comes with a carabiner to secure it around your bag strap. TREE TIME Wood clock, £10, Morrisons (0345 611 6111, morrisons.com) Simple and timeless, with navy wall clock will be an elegant addition to any wall.
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STORY TELLING Alice In Wonderland notebook, £12.99, Disney x Papier (0207 770 6477, papier.com) Design-led stationery brand Papier have collaborated with Disney’s Alice In Wonderland to create a range of personalised notebooks, notecards and invitations, inspired by the Disney archives. Did you know, for example, that 350,000 drawings were used in the film? This pretty notebook features detailed illustrations of some of the flowers Alice encounters on her travels. BRING TO LIFE Polaroid Play 3D pen, £29.99, Menkind (0344 567 0710, menkind.co.uk) A fun toy for the person that has everything, this device allows the user to create 3D drawings out of a plastic filament, which heats up then is released from the pen tip before cooling, solidifying your design.
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MAGIC CIRCLE Harry Potter keyring, £3, Primark (primark.com) If you’re a fan of the books about the boy wizard and haven’t been in to Primark recently, you should, as they have a huge section of Harry Potter products in store, ranging from clothing and stationery to bedding and baby clothes SITTING PRETTY Harper armchair in Gail Bryson Trill Yolk, £800, Sofa.com (0345 400 2222, sofa.com) Sofa.com’s designs are completely customisable – first select from an extensive range of designs, then pick your fabric. This Art Deco style armchair has been upholstered in a bright, sunny fabric by textile designer Gail Bryson.
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EQUAL RIGHTS Limited-edition traceable fair-trade t-shirt, £35, People Tree (0845 450 4595, peopletree.co.uk) Ever thought about all the stages involved in making your clothes? Possibly not. Ethical fashion brand People Tree have just launched a 100 per cent organic cotton ‘traceable t-shirt’, which allows customers can track every single stage of the manufacturing process, from creating its design in a north London studio through to being knitted, printed and tailored in a sustainable way by fairly-paid workers in India. FRUIT PUCNH Watermelon cup, £5, Talking Tables (0207 627 6767, talkingtables.co.uk) Prepare for summer barbecues and fiestas with this totally tropical plastic cup by Talking Tables. Fill it with fruity soft drinks for children’s parties, or something stronger for grown-up gatherings.
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LOST AND FOUND Tile Style Bluetooth tracker, £30, John Lewis, Amazon and thetileapp.com Are you one of those people who can never seem to find their keys or phone? If so, this nifty little device is for you. Attach it to your keys and sync it to an app on your phone; if you’re trying to find your keys, activate the app and the keyring will make a noise, or if you’ve misplaced your phone, press the button and your phone will ring. HOT METAL VonHaus copper fire pit, £49.99, Domu (01618 335443, domu.co.uk) Make the most of warm evenings by gathering around this stylish fire pit with friends and family. It burns logs or charcoal, and also comes with a domed spark guard and poker for safety.
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