What’s new, what’s great, what we rate – including bargain buys and an eco pick – all chosen by editor Karen Barnes
1. AMBER TO GREEN
I’m loving these vases made from recycled glass. The larger green vase is designed for up to three stems; the small orange one for a single bloom – group an odd number together. Teal green Luni vase (13cm x 19cm), £12; amber Pumpkin bud vase (8.5cm x 8cm), £4; heavenlyhomes andgardens.co.uk
2. GORGEOUS OR WHAT?
A Scandi tray in greeny-grey, designed by Nina Daniels and made from sustainable Swedish birch wood with a heat-resistant laminated finish. Every item arrives by post beautifully tissue-wrapped and tied with ribbon – a great gift. Ekotemplet tray, £35, nina-d.co.uk
3. KEEP TO HAND
Winter working hands need handcream if they’re to avoid becoming chapped. This is gorgeous stuff: thick and (as it says on the tube) intensely restorative, made from organic ingredients. It’s on the pricey side, but you need only a tiny dab to keep skin smooth. £30 for a 60ml tube, 79lux.com
4. BEST BUY UNDER £15
Napkin rings help give table linens a smart finish, and these – made from twisted and plaited yarn – are a smart price at £10.99 for a boxed set of four. Twisted knot napkin rings, waltonshop.co.uk
5. FRAGRANT ESCAPE
There’s one way to banish the winter blues: as soon as darkness falls (a little later now – hurrah for that), draw the curtains and light a few twinkles. I’m loving the jasmine and apple scent of this Road Trip candle. Let’s hope it gets the ideas for holiday plans flowing. £22, anthropologie.com
6. HIP TO BE SQUARE
The deep winter is a good time to reorganise
