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Our pick of the best buys, whatever your budget

From $300 from commodore.net The Commodore 64 Ultimate is “how remakes should be”, said David Crookes, editor of PC Pro’s Retro section, when we asked him to nominate his favourite retro gifts. “I lik

Chess sets and backgammon boards are a familiar sight on drawing-room tables, but one expert Highland woodworker is refashioning their forms in beautiful new ways, writes Mary Miers

Let colour lead the way. Mix bold florals, painted ceramics and multicoloured stripes on tableware and linens, then add extra wow with a centrepiece of paper stars. Star lanterns, £17.95 each, Paper S

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...