What’s new, what’s great, what we rate, including several eco picks for January – all chosen by editor Karen Barnes
1. BAGS OF STYLE
Beat shopping bag plastic with a last-for-years tote – in this case a stylish, super-durable, spot-cleanable version made from canvas with leather and brass trim. Stanton large tote bag, 39 x 41 x 19cm, £35, daylesford.com
2. NATURAL LIGHT
Beeswax candles are something special – they’re all-natural and scent the air with a gentle aroma of honey. These are made in Yorkshire from English beeswax, hand-dipped and come as a pair. Sit the base on a flat plate for burning. Pair of English beeswax stubby candles, £12.50/£20, gracesisters.com
3. HOT CHOC TIME
A mug made from 30% recycled china? Kew Gardens’ mugs are inspired by the colours of plants in the Royal Botanic Gardens and are designed to reduce landfill and carbon emissions. Each sale goes towards Kew’s search for nature-based solutions to help our planet. £15 each, puretabletop.com
4. SO WARM
There’s a reason why sheep fare so well on hills and fells in winter: their woolly coats. This 100% sheepskin-covered hot water bottle by Shepherd of Sweden is an essential for working from home.
£37 (bottle with cover) or £32 (cover only), idyllhome.co.uk
5. DRYING CREDS
These attractive WaffleLite tea towels, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, are printed with a different coordinating design on each side. Even better, they soak up moisture like no other tea towel I’ve tested and leave glassware sparkling. £15 each, jonesyandjonesy.com
6. BLUE MONDAY TREAT
Liz Vidal’s beautifully made stoneware ceramics, shaped and dip-glaze
