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Make life a little sweeter with sensory gifts SUGAR RUSH Jammy blackberry and woody oak make for an enveloping gourmand scent in Miss Dior Essence (£130 for 50ml, dior.com). MILK IT Hotel Chocolat’s l

Give your small dog the gift of comfort and security this Christmas with the 4pets Caree – a crash-tested rear seat safety crate. Easily installed using your car’s ISOFIX points, it’s perfect for dogs

...in need of comforting fragrances for the senses in our homes during these cold, dark months and we are big fans of independent candle crafters St. Eval. Their Winter Thyme (from £5.50, st-eval. com

We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

Deodorant refills, skincare from within, plus three fab winter fragrances.

Once just a loyal sidekick, our best friend has gone decidedly high-maintenance, reports Ellie Fennell