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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Bramblecrest, the premium outdoor furniture brand, have announced a major extension to RHS by Bramblecrest, a special RHS collection of dining, lounging and reclining outdoor furniture and accessories launched to great acclaim in July 2024. The system of naming the various furniture sets after famous RHS gardens continues in this collection with RHS Hyde (named after RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex) and RHS Harlow (a reference to RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire), both launching in early 2027. Replacing and updating the previous RHS Bridgewater set is RHS Hyde, a wonderful addition to courtyards and walled gardens and, once again, a homage to classic English garden design with a timeless style. A cast aluminium set – aluminium is favoured due to its recyclable properties – this truly traditional take on outdoor dining and lounging is available in a palette of seven heritage-inspired colours. RHS Harlow is a new woven set in five colourways. Inspired by RHS Garden Harlow Carr, RHS Harlow combines intricate fine loom weaving with a timeless, traditional design. Durable materials are paired with season-proof cushions for lasting comfort and performance, while the refined woven finish adds depth and character to every piece. www.bramblecrest.com
There's a new Highland legend in town – and it's wearing a traffic cone. British soft toy company Jomanda has unveiled Cone Coo™, an irresistibly soft Highland Cow sporting Scotland's most famous unofficial headwear. Inspired by the iconic traffic cone placed on the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow, Cone Coo™ is a playful celebration of Scottish humour, character and culture – all wrapped up in one exceptionally cuddly coo. The quirky design has already gone viral online, creating a huge buzz across social media and attracting hundreds of registrations of interest ahead of launch. And the excitement is not limited to Scotland. Following the 2026 football celebrations and the arrival of the Tartan Army in Boston, Cone Coo™ has struck a chord with fans and buyers on both sides of the Atlantic. Interest has come from retailers across the UK and the USA, proving that apparently everyone loves a Highland Cow wearing a traffic cone. “We wanted to create something that simply made people smile,” says Leanne Houghton of Jomanda. “Highland Cows are loved all over the world, but only in Scotland could one end up wearing a traffic cone! What started as a fun celebration of Scottish humour has really captured people's imaginations. “We knew Cone Coo™ would raise a few smiles, but we never expected the reaction it received online. From Glasgow to Boston and beyond, people seem to have completely fallen for it.” For over 21 years, Jomanda has been creating beautifully soft plush gifts that have found homes around the world. Known for its promise that its full-sized plush toys are always #SofterThanASoftThing, the company has built a loyal following by combining premium softness, characterful design and a healthy sense of fun. Cone Coo™ joins an exciting year of new launches from Jomanda, including a new range of plush keyrings and an expanded collection of sea life characters. www.jomanda.co.uk
Arran Sense of Scotland has partnered with Lagg Distillery to launch a new Single Malt fragranced Whisky Candle. A rich, atmospheric home fragrance inspired by the craftsmanship, character and the ritual of whisky-making on the Isle of Arran. Created on the island, the collaboration brings together two brands rooted in island life, celebrating a connection between land, sea, scent and spirit. Co-created with the distillery to reflect the warmth and complexity associated with Lagg's peated single malt whisky, the candle captures the essence of the distillery experience through scent from smoky fires and ageing oak casks to the stillness of the island landscape that surrounds it. Opening with notes of malted barley and soft spice, the fragrance unfolds into a heart of honeyed sherry and worn leather, before settling into a deep base of peat smoke, tobacco and oak. The result is a refined, warming scent designed to bring the spirit of Arran indoors. Launching as part of the evolving ARRAN home collection, the candle reflects growing demand for more immersive, character-led home fragrance and gifting experiences, combining the sensory world of whisky with contemporary interiors and lifestyle. www.arran.com
The everyday objects in your home should feel personal, purposeful and made to last. That's why Habulous is excited to reveal its new Personalised Child's Handwriting and Drawing Ceramic Mugs. The latest offering taps into the growing demand for personalised mugs without compromising on quality or eco-conscious practices. Thoughtfully finished in a soft white glaze to hold a little one's handwriting or scribbled masterpiece. The mug you will reach for every morning. The Personalised Handwriting Mug captures those precious early scribblings. Whether it's the first time your little one wrote "Mummy," "Daddy," or even their own name. Habulous meticulously transforms them into a handcrafted stoneware mug that keeps your memories close every single day, so you can celebrate the little words that mean the most. www.habulous.co.uk
Beach House Art is sailing into the festive season to bring some coastal-inspired calm to Christmas gifting. The independent art studio has curated a gifting collection of timeless nautical prints, personalised presents and botanical artwork to take the stress out of shopping. Sarah Weare, Co-Founder of Beach House Art, said: “The beauty of gifting art is that it can feel incredibly personal without being overly complicated. Whether chosen for its meaning, its colours or simply because it reminds you of someone, a carefully selected print is a gift with real emotional value. “Personalised prints are particularly special because they show real thought has gone into the gift, whether it marks a place, memory, date or family connection.” Among the designs in the range is Beach House Art's 'Happy Place Prints', which bring together bold typography and vintage maps to celebrate special locations, as well as its 'Personalised Name Prints' which are simple yet incredibly impactful personalised artwork. The collection also features exclusive art from Beach House Art's Creative Director Brian MacShane. All prints are printed on museum-quality paper and unframed options and multiple sizes are also available. Beach House Art's range of framed prints is available now, with prices starting at £49. www.beachhouseart.co.uk
While Christmas is a time of excitement and celebration, it can also bring changes to routine, busier homes, and unfamiliar visitors – all of which can be stressful for dogs. Award-winning British dog bedding brand Charley Chau presents a Christmas gift collection for the canine member of the family, designed to support wellbeing throughout the festive season and beyond. From luxury dog beds and blankets that create a calm, cosy retreat for years to come, to long-lasting chews that encourage focus and relaxation, Charley Chau has every aspect of canine comfort covered this Christmas. www.charleychau.com
Leading licensing agency Bulldog Licensing, which manages licensing for That's Not My..., the bestselling touchy-feely book series for babies and toddlers, on behalf of publisher Usborne, has announced an agreement with University Games, a major name in board games, gifts and puzzles. University Games has produced seven puzzles and games inspired by the charm, distinctive illustrations and gentle focus on learning that have made That's Not My... a part of the childhood of millions of little ones. The colourful University Games' That's Not My... series is specially designed for the very young and features bright pictures, textured patches and friendly characters – just like the books! The seven offerings include two 12-piece jumbo floor puzzles, two colourful two-to-eight-piece puzzles and two self-correcting two-piece matching puzzles, all designed to be easy for little ones of 18 months plus to manipulate and play with. There is also a memory game for toddlers and preschoolers aged two and over. All these puzzles and games are themed around household animals, zoo friends, vehicles, dinosaurs and more, based on the many favourite themes explored in the books. They also boast strong educational benefits. Like the books, they introduce colour and object recognition and encourage sensory exploration through exploring textures. They also help to develop fine motor skills, focus and problem solving. There is a strong sustainability element too; all these items are made from recycled paper and soy-based ink. www.bulldog-licensing.com
The Autumn and Winter 26 jewellery and scarf collections from Miss Milly have now been launched and amongst the new creations, the brand has introduced mini magnetic brooches. Smaller versions of a product that has proven incredibly popular with consumers, this version will work better for lighter weight scarves and clothing, and for customers that prefer a more delicate accessory. They are also great for holding together clothing that gapes too much or for attaching a scarf to a top to keep it in place. Designs include floral, geometric, asymmetric and ladybird styles with plating in imitation gold and rhodium, and some crystals for golden quarter sparkle. A couple are plain metal for neutral appeal and to coordinate with more outfits, and there are also blue, green, purple and red designs. There are 13 SKUs in the mini magnetic brooches with more planned for next season based on their reception at Home & Gift Harrogate. Imitation gold plating, both matt and shiny, has also been introduced to the original, larger size magnetic brooches. Throughout this best-selling collection, there are a total of 50 new designs and colours so plenty of choice for refreshing your displays. www.missmilly.com
One of the brand new products on offer from Stockwell Ceramics this Autumn are the exciting range of teapot and teacup brooches featuring the iconic and much loved images from Alice in Wonderland. Originally illustrated in black and white by John Tenniel for the first publication of Lewis Carroll's children's book in 1865, a select few illustrations were later coloured for The Nursery Alice edition of the book in 1890. These beautiful images look stunning and ever so appropriate on Stockwell Ceramics' teapot and two different teacup brooch shapes, and instantly proved popular with orders from around the world. The full range of Alice in Wonderland jewellery can be seen at stockwellceramics.co.uk
Lavoir is a founder-led laundry and homecare brand made in small batches in Cheltenham. Its first product, La Lessive, combines real Savon de Marseille soap flakes, water and a signature perfume from Grasse in a reusable one-litre metal tin sourced in Tewkesbury.
Although it is an everyday laundry product, the presentation and founder story allow it to sit naturally beside home fragrance, textiles and considered gifts. La Lessive retails at £32, with a trade price of £16 and a minimum opening order of eight units.
The brand is inspired by Founder Alex Besnard’s French grandmother, Mamie-Lou, and the household rituals passed down through family. Alex developed the product from concept to market-ready launch in seven months while working full time.
www.lavoir.co.uk