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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
Creativity has never been more portable thanks to the new Aquapad Nomadic Watercolour Trio, a beautifully designed collection created for artists, hobbyists, and anyone who enjoys capturing moments on the go. Available in three distinctive formats – Round, Bookmark, and Instant Photo – this versatile trio makes painting accessible wherever inspiration strikes. The compact designs are perfect for travel, fitting easily into a bag, suitcase, or pocket, making them an ideal companion for holidays, weekend adventures, and everyday outings. www.exaclar.co.uk
Fill your little one's world with magic and wonder with Joma Jewellery's adorable collection of Kids' A Littles. Featuring our signature beaded design that ensures a comfortable fit on smaller wrists, the Kids' A Little 'Superstar In The Making' Bracelet in Silver and Gold Plating is crowned with a special sparkling star charm to represent how amazing they are. Wrapped around a sentiment-stamped presentation card, illustrated with little doodles, it's sure to make the sweetest addition to your mini-me's stack. www.jomajewellery.com
This beautifully presented gift set contains a lemon tree-scented candle and matching diffuser, perfect for refreshing the home with a fresh, zesty fragrance. Combining crisp citrus notes with a cool, uplifting aroma, the set offers a delightful sensory experience. The candle has an approximate burn time of 40 hours, while the diffuser contains 100ml of fragrance. www.giselagraham.co.uk
As Best Kept Secrets celebrates its 30th anniversary, the award-winning British home fragrance brand is proud to unveil The Secret Collection – a luxurious new range of twelve candles inspired by some of the world's most-loved fragrances. Created to capture the power of scent and the emotions it evokes, The Secret Collection is built around a simple idea: familiar fragrances have the ability to transport us. A single scent can bring back treasured memories, evoke a feeling of comfort, confidence or joy, and instantly transform the atmosphere of a space. www.bestkeptsecrets.com
The Vanity Case includes multiple internal pockets and elastic loops to keep beauty products safely stored away. With a removable clear pouch, ideal for keeping makeup brushes separate and clean. The rigid exterior keeps everything in place and secure. Inside, there are internal dividers to help you organise and a wipeable lining. www.stackers.com