Accessories we want this week from Pierre Cardin, Debenhams and more

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY

Home fragrance sprays, £10 each, National Theatre Bookshop (0207 452 3456, shop.nationaltheatre.org.uk)

Ever wondered what happiness smells like? Visit the National Theatre Bookshop and you can find out (cookies, apparently, while unicorns smell like candy floss). These will make a quirky gift for the home.

NAUGHTY BUT NICE

Organic dark chocolate thins, £3.50 for two, Sweet Virtues (sweetvirtues.co.uk)

If you find yourself craving just a small piece of chocolate in the afternoon, reach for one of these little pouches instead of your usual bar. Each contains three thin circles of 67% organic, fair-trade dark chocolate in two unusual flavours – White Tea & Peppermint and our favourite, Himalayan Pink Salt. They’re also vegan and free from gluten, dairy and additives, so you can snack without the guilt.

SHINING STAR

Stella necklace, from £165, Ellie Air (ellieair.co.uk)

Shine bright like a diamond with this pretty, delicate starburst necklace from London-based contemporary fine jewellery brand Ellie Air. It’s available in a choice of three metals and four precious stones.

SPECS APPEAL

Pierre Cardin glasses, £99, Specsavers (specsavers.co.uk)

If it’s time you bought a new pair of specs, have a look at this new range at SPecsavers, designed by avant-garde fashion designer Pierre Cardin. His 13 styles for men and women are classic and timeless, free from gaudy colours or statement shapes, and can be fitted with your prescription lenses, whether single vision, varifocals or bifocals.

GET SAUCY

Dr Will’s beetroot ketchup, £3.99, Selfridges (0800 123 4000, selfridges.com)

This summer, why not swap your usual red sauce for this colourful, artisan beetroot ketchup instead. All natural, containing no refined sugars and with a delicious sweet and tangy flavour, it’s the perfect complement to barbecues, vegetables or chips.

BRANCH OUT

Raspberry tree iPhone 6/6+ case, £12.50, Louise Mead (0843 289 0377, louisemead.co.uk)

With this beautiful phone case you can carry a work of art around with you wherever you go. The abstract design of a pink tree by British artist Louise Mead, also available on a canvas or cushion cover, is printed to order on to shatterproof plastic phone case which clips neatly on to your phone.

TIME FOR REFLECTION

Set of two teardrop mirror side tables, £245, Alexander & Pearl (0208 508 0411, alexanderandpearl.co.uk)

This beautiful duo of side tables will make a glamorous addition to your home. The gold frames and mirrored surface and teardrop design give them a timeless, Art Deco style.

LADY IN RED

Shoes, £36, Wallis (0344 984 0266, wallis.co.uk)

Let your feet do the talking with these eye-catching red soft-to-the-touch heels. With a slingback strap and a mid-height heel, they’ll take you from day to night. They’ll look good with everything from jeans and midi skirts to an LBD.

SNACK ATTACK

Off The Eaten Path vegetable snacks, from £1 each, Sainsbury’s, WHSmith and Ocado

Curb your hunger the healthy way with these tasty, beautifully packaged vegetable-based snacks. Crispy and crunchy, they’re made from ingredients like rice, green peas and pinto beans, and are flavoured with simple ingredients. We love the Sea Salt Crispy Rice & Pea Chips and the Caramelised Onion and Balsamic Vinegar Crunchy Pea and Pinto Bean Sticks.

THE WRITE STUFF

Cog bookend, £20, Next (0844 844 8000, next.co.uk)

Keep you books upright while adding an interesting industrial touch to your bookshelf with this mechanical looking, cog-shaped bookend.

MONSTER MASH

An A to Z of Monsters and Magical Beings by Rob Hodgson & Aidan Onn, £12.99, Express Bookshop (expressbookshop.co.uk)

From hobgoblins and imps to werewolves and zombies, test your knowledge of monsters, mythical creatures and things that go bump in the night with this colourful children’s book.

EAU SO LOVELY

La Mia Perla eau de parfum, from £39, John Lewis (08456 049 049, johnlewis.com)

One of our favourite new fragrances, this is a feminine yet sensual blend of mandarin, white pepper, jasmine and sandalwood. The rose gold bottle will look beautiful on your dressing table, too.

HIP HOPS

Pale ale, £4.20, Poppie’s Fish & Chips stores (poppiesfishandchips.co.uk)

Head to Poppie’s three shops in London for some of the most authentic tasty fish and chips you’re likely to find away from the coast.

Founded by Pat ‘Pops’ Newland, who’s been in the fish and chips business since 1952, the shops are decked out in retro accessories and play nostalgic music hall tunes. Complement your meal with this delicious new pale ale, brewed exclusively for Poppie’s by The Five Points Brewing Co.

THAT’S THE SPIRIT

Yvonne Ellen teacup and saucer, £35, Not On The High Street (notonthehighstreet.com)

This dainty, fine bone china teacup and saucer has been given a cheeky twist, suggesting it might hold something other than Earl Grey… And with the current trend of trendy bars serving cocktails in teacups, you’re already on your way to hosting a tea party with a kick.

PEN PALS

Set of 12 notelets, £12, White Stuff (0203 752 5360, whitestuff.com)

Even in this electronic age, a handwritten thank-you card will always cause a smile. These ones, with a marbled pink card, printed inner envelope and gold font, are especially pretty.

ART FOR ART’S SAKE

Leather artist’s roll with 12 Faber-Castell colouring pencils, £55, Not-Another-Bill (notanotherbill.com)

Budding artists need to have the right tools, and this leather-clad roll of top-quality Faber-Castell colouring pencils will certainly make them feel the part. It rolls up neatly, making it perfect for travelling, and it can even be personalised with initials for an extra-special gift.

THE COCKTAIL HOUR

LSA Lulu set of cocktail glasses, £36, Black By Design (01889 502716, black-by-design.co.uk)

Whether, mixing up a mojito or creating the perfect cosmopolitan, your guests will never mistake which glass is theirs with this set of four uniquely shaped cocktail glasses, handmade from mouth blown glass.

BEST BAR NONE

Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin, £2.49, supermarkets nationwide

If you think this flavour from Cadbury’s looks familiar, you’d be right – the Dairy Milk chocolate, biscuit and raisin combination first made an appearance on our shelves over a decade ago. Now it’s back for good, in a larger size, and it’s just as delicious as we remember.

BY THE SEASIDE

Deckchair, £185, Denys & Fielding (0208 150 0037, denysandfielding.co.uk)

Bring a touch of classic British seaside style to your garden this summer with this sturdy wooden deckchair. Made from high-quality merpauh wood from Indonesia and fabric handmade in Kent available in four different bold prints, it’ll be sure to brighten up any patio or balcony – whatever the weather.

PUPPY LOVE

Snuggle dog bed, £80, Charley Chau (01618 488702, charleychau.com)

Ensure your pooch gets the best night’s sleep with this cosy dog bed and blanket in one. They’ll love to tuck themselves in between the soft fleece bed and the stitched-on cover, available in a choice of fabrics, and you can even buy waterproof liners or replacement covers and mattresses.

CLUTCH CONTROL

Jacqui box clutch bag, £200, B London Boutique (0208 876 7577, blondonboutique.com)

Add a spark to your outfit with this simple yet unique box-style clutch bag. Being black, it will complement any colour you’re wearing, and the yellow lightning bolt adds a fun, modern touch.

BE A GOOD SPORT

Sports day kit, £12, Debenhams (08445 616 161, debenhams.com)

It’s halfway through the school holidays and if you’re running out of ways to entertain the little ones, pick up this box of games. It contains all you need for those classic games found at school sports days – egg and spoon race, three-legged race and beanbags for throwing or balancing contests.