20 JOMANDA 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 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 HABULOUS 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 STOCKWELL CERAMICS 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
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