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THE FINE BEDDING COMPANY BOUTIQUE SILK DUVET
According to a recent poll , being able to wash a duvet at home is now the third most important factor when purchasing a new bedding product – just behind price and quality . The Fine Bedding Company ’ s Boutique Silk range not only turns your bedroom into a truly opulent hideaway , but has been independently tested to show it can withstand regular washing in standard domestic washing machines , even at 60 ° C , and won ’ t lose any warmth , quality or comfort . The luxury boutique silk duvet features a sleep-inducing blend of advanced Smartfil ® fibres and pure silk , to help you relax into an undisturbed and really comfortable night ’ s rest .
From £ 60 , www . finebedding . co . uk
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ZANDRA RHODES ’ QUARTET OF MUGS : 50GIFTEA
AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE BY TAYARI JONES
Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the embodiment of both the American Dream and the New South . He is a young executive , and she is an artist on the brink of an exciting career . But as they settle into the routine of their life together , they are ripped apart by circumstances neither could have imagined . Roy is arrested and sentenced to 12 years for a crime Celestial knows he didn ’ t commit . Though fiercely independent , Celestial finds herself bereft and unmoored , taking comfort in Andre , her childhood friend , and best man at their wedding . As Roy ’ s time in prison passes , she is unable to hold on to the love that has been her centre . After five years , Roy ’ s conviction is suddenly overturned , and he returns to Atlanta ready to resume their life together .
From £ 11.50 , www . amazon . com
For when one is just not enough … four decadent and deco-inspired variations of the iconic 60 ’ s ‘ Lipstick ' motif designed by a fresh-out-of- The-Royal-College-of-Art Zandra Rhodes , this quartet of Staffordshire china mugs are printed in a glorious golden palette celebrating 50 years of ' Lipstick ' print in all of its Pop-art glory . From gracing the cover of Angela Carter ' s Penguin classic , The Infernal Desire Machines of Dr . Hoffman , to the Valentino catwalks , this instantly recognisable print can represent whatever you desire – from a quick morning peck to a full blown Italian love affair , it ' s the gift that keeps on kissing and will make your morning tea or coffee taste just that little bit better .
£ 95 , www . zandrarhodes . com
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STORMZY : GANG SIGNS AND PRAYER
Winner of this year ’ s BRIT award for Best British Album , the debut solo album from breakout grime MC , Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer – is as infectious as the artist ’ s own mega-watt , silver-toothed smile . Over the years , Stormzy has made a name for himself battling on the underground UK hip-hop scene and there are tracks on the album – all hyped-up warnings and premonitions of superiority – that smack of this harder style . And then there are those that fulfil the eponymous ‘ prayer ’ quotient where the artist sings emotive declarations of love and goes full-on gospel . Whichever side to Stormzy you prefer , this is a seminal album that proves him to be a relevant , multidimensional artist with great depth and presence .
From £ 5 , www . amazon . co . uk
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THE DAILY SUPERFOOD NUTRITIONAL SHAKE
Born out of a belief that everybody should be given the same opportunity to be the very best version of themselves every single day , Fit Delis have created an incredibly clean , all-natural supplement range that ' s great tasting and packed full of healthy properties . Their ‘ The Daily ’ shake provides on-the-go nourishment ideal for people who have a busy lifestyle – nutrient rich and packed with superfoods , it ’ s full of vitamins , minerals and antioxidants that serve as the perfect ingredients for daily wellbeing and vitality . Vegan and vegetarian friendly , it ’ s also 100 per cent natural , entirely plant-based , and lactose , dairy , soy , chemical and cruelty free .
From £ 28 , www . fitdelis . com
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