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Anthony Teasdale on this month’s must haves
Scrabble Cushions
Both eco-friendly and chic, these ace Scrabble-inspired cushions will make anyone’s sofa look like it’s just dropped in from a 1960s bachelor pad. Made from recycled materials (though not looking like it), there’s a cushion for every letter of the alphabet and even some symbols too, which means you can spell out the name of your loved one (well, if their name’s not too long) or even get that high-score-winning word that always eluded you when you were playing the real thing. £45 each, www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
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Lomo Diana Mini Camera
For people who miss the craft and character of pre-digital photography, it’s worth looking at this ace little film job from Lomo. Just like their other analogue models, the Diana Mini delivers colour-soaked pictures with an other-worldy retro feel, largely due to its low-tech plastic lens. What’s cool about the Mini though, is that it also has a nifty ‘half frame’ mode which lets you split one negative in two, meaning you get 72 pics out of one roll of film, so the cost of getting it developed won’t be quite as extortionate. £45, uk.shop.lomography.com
Lulu Guinness Cameo Tote Bag
Carrying a laptop is a necessity for many a fashionable girl about town, but sadly, most laptop bags were designed for the sort of men who spend far too much of their spare time in front of a large TV screen shooting pixelated gentlemen in army uniforms. This is where this quirky bag from Lulu Guinness comes in. Not only is it the perfect size for your shopping, it’s sturdy enough to carry your MacBook without it falling out of the bottom. The beautiful embossed logo on the side just adds to its appeal. £195, www.my-wardrobe.com
Smythson Travel Wallet
It’s practical. It’ll impress your colleagues and clients. It’ll make you the envy of the business lounge. They are all the excuses you need to treat yourself to this gorgeous calfskin travel wallet from Bond Street stationers Smythson. With space for your tickets, credit cards and currency, it also boasts a matching passport cover, exterior pocket for your boarding pass and riveted 18-carat gold corners. Why not? £290, www.smythson.com
Albam Hunting Cagoule
Based in London’s Soho, in a short space of time Albam have become of the most widely respected brands in men’s style. This brilliant coat shows why. An updated version of their classic fisherman’s jacket, the garment is covered in Barbour-style waxed cotton with an understated chambray lining. Cut quite short and with a well-fitting hood, it’s just the thing to keep you stylishly dry as we approach the (inevitably rainy) spring. £185, www.albamclothing.com
