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Aromatic mouthwash based on herbs and spices.
Dental hygiene isn’t all that sexy, but Selahatin’s luxurious mouthwash is undeniably chic. Housed in a sleek glass bottle, the combination of flavours inhibits bad breath, protects sensitive teeth and contains anti-inflammatory chamomile extract. Three perfume-like blends include Escapist, with cinnamon, orange and mint, and Of Course I Still Luv You with verbena, bergamot, cardamom and pine. Selahatin Mouthwash in three flavours, €25 for 200ml
A stylish cover for your tissue box
Designed by Alice Palmer to hide unsightly tissue boxes, these reversible cotton covers come in six cheerful colours (think rhubarb, mustard and denim) with a contrasting embroidered border and Velcro straps to keep them in place. The brand’s signature Tangier stripe fabric combines traditional English style with Moroccan and Indian influences. Alice Palmer & Co. Tangier Stripe Cotton Canvas Tissue Box Cover (Available in Three Sizes and Six Colours), £35
A basket to take with you throughout the summer
Basket makers Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton work together from their home studio in Worcestershire, weaving baskets using willow grown both locally and in Somerset. Their new summer collection launched this month and includes this small asymmetrical basket with its chunky hazelnut handle and shades of green, honey and deep red, a result of the varieties of willow used. Wood of hope Small handwoven wicker basket with hazelnut handle, £95
Vases worthy of a queen
Ceramicist and illustrator Celia Wood has created a series of unique portrait vases for the National Portrait Gallery in London. The Edinburgh-based artist uses the ceramic slab technique to create flat, geometrically shaped faces onto which she paints faces. Some of the vases are inspired by friends of Wood, while others are based on figures from the museum’s own collection, such as miniature portraits of Tudor kings and queens. One-of-a-kind ceramic Queen vase by Celia Wood (bespoke versions also available), £105, npgshop.org.uk
A crystal ball that will guide your plants towards their future.
It’s sad to come back from vacation and find your indoor plants wilted, dried out, and possibly dead. A solution? Dab’O’s diffuser globes release water slowly; one can hold up to a liter, enough for 20 to 30 days. Designed by founder Jules Petras together with regional Strasbourg manufacturers Baccarat and Nance, each globe is made from hand-blown glass and comes in eight pretty shades. Dab’O Large Glass Water Diffuser Globe, available in a selection of colours, £66, abask.com
A camera that captures the analog mood
The 110 camera was first produced in the 1970s and became hugely popular thanks to its pocket-sized size, affordable price and point-and-shoot simplicity. Analogue camera brand Lomography resurrected it in 2012 and this year launched the latest version, the Lomomatic. Available in silver metal or a retro orange and cream finish, the 110 features a powerful glass lens, built-in flash and automatic exposure. Lomography Lomomatic 110 film camera, available in two finishes, from £89
Fully magnetic lamps
This versatile trio of cordless, dimmable lamps can be hung on the wall or placed on a table, and they work both indoors and out. The warm LED light attaches to the colorful metal bowls with a magnet and can be removed and recharged. Oloha comes in three different sizes that can be purchased separately or together. Fatboy Oloha Trio Wireless Rechargeable Magnetic Lamps and Bowls in Various Colours, £199 Fatboy.com
A tricycle for easy little cyclists
This bright, vintage-style tricycle from Banwood is designed to help children develop their balance and motor skills. Suitable for children aged two to six, it has a stylish oak and vegan leather seat, wooden pedals, removable wicker basket and bell, adjustable handlebars and removable push bar. Banwood steel, oak and vegan leather Banana wood Vintage tricycle, available in a selection of colours, for children aged two to six, £149