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Bérêche & Fils Brut Réserve Champagne, £59.95
Champagne, always. My current crush is Bérêche & Fils, a small but esteemed Ludes producer, which I visited for the first time earlier this year. The Bérêche brothers’ signature Brut Réserve is extremely elegant, with notes of osmanthus, white almond, wet chalk and a light salty flavor. thewhiskyexchange.com
Frantoi Olive Oil Good Health selection, €134
This is the time of year when I usually wait in line to buy the new season olive oils. Frantoi founder Elizabeth Berger sources fantastic oils from small producers across Italy. This trio contrasts three very different styles, all rich in polyphenols. The packaging is recycled/recyclable and the cover is made from olive leaves, so it ticks all the boxes. frantoi.org
Bespoke Knatchbull suit, from £3,300
I love wearing blazers and I dream of having a suit made for me. Knatchbull, the woman-founded tailor shop on Savile Row, strikes the perfect balance between modern and timeless elegance. knatchbull.com
RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Serum, £129 for 3.5ml
I normally don’t believe the claims of many beauty products, but I was surprised by the results my friend achieved after a few weeks using this eyelash enhancing serum. Sign me up. revitalash.com
Love & Honor Linen Tea Towel, £24
This cute kitchen towel speaks my language a lot. Just one of a range of tablecloths illustrated with cocktails, lobsters, champagne and other exquisite things by artist Ofelia Botella. amoryhonor.co.uk
The Four Horsemen: Food and Wine for Good Times by Nick Curtola with Gabe Ulla, James Murphy and Justin Chearno, £30
The definitive guide to eating and drinking at Brooklyn’s best Michelin-starred restaurant. Available from November 24, water stones.com
Mezcal Kol Mezcaleria x Sin Gusano, from £120 for 70cl
Kol, London’s leading mezcalería, has teamed up with artisanal agave explorers Sin Gusano to create this engaging range of mezcals showcasing different producers, regions, techniques and agave blends. I especially love the Verde expression, which has a lemongrass scent. kolrestaurant.com
Celine Acetate Triomphe Square Frame Sunglasses, £400
I’ve been searching my entire life for the perfect pair of dark glasses. I have a feeling Celine’s Triomphe glasses might be the answer. net-a-porter.com
Tate membership with guest, £120 (plus private views of London, £42)
Every time I go to the Tate Modern I wonder why I don’t go more often. Being a member (with the Private View option please!) would solve that problem instantly. shoptate.org.uk
Bóveda x Manteca amaro, £38 for 70cl
This sweet and sour amaro was created by British drinks makers Vault for the Manteca restaurant; It is made with green walnuts, fig leaves, cocoa, acorns, mint, rosemary and Essex apple brandy. My type of digestive. vaultaperitivo.com
Tony’s Chocolonely, £23.99 for six 180g bars
Chocolate… and lots of it, please. tonyschocolonely.com
Lagom Ceesay glass, £45 each
I discovered these sweet glasses by London industrial designer Karolina Obroniecka Perez-Maura while researching my book. the martini – great for cocktails but also fun for a glass of wine or champagne. lagomglassware.com
Are the murmurs worth it? by Luke Wright, £10
Luke Wright’s funny and sad poems about love and fatherhood went straight to my heart. lukewright.co.uk
Dunlop Tortex 0.6mm Picks, £6.99 for 12
In our house we all play the guitar, that’s why the place is always full of picks. And yet, somehow, I can never find an option when I really need it. stringsdirect.co.uk
Dafne Shrub, from €34.99
I’m redesigning my garden from scratch and I really want a winter-scented Daphne to lift my spirits when everything else is hibernating. crocus.co.uk