Friends and family are finally allowed back in our homes this week – but is your house ready for them?
To help you give your guests the warm welcome they deserve, we’ve selected our favourite ultra-bright accessories for you to choose from.
The best bit is, everything on this week’s Hot List is under £30, meaning you’ll have plenty left to spend on all the other things we’ve been waiting to do.
Let’s get shopping!
Kimmy Scafuro Flowerfield Mug
A proper catch-up requires caffeine and posh biscuits — the prettiest mugs make it special.
Buy it for £12 from Anthropologie.
Recycled cotton throw
Create a colour-happy home in minutes with these recycled cotton chevron throws with a boho tasselled finish. We’re buying in bulk.
Buy it for £18 from Walton.
Opihr Gin & Tonic with a Squeeze of Grapefruit
A spring-ready soirée is nothing without a good G&T — and this ready-to-drink spiced gin and tonic with a squeeze of grapefruit will transport you to an exotic, far-flung destination in seconds.
Buy it for £2.50 (275ml) from Sainsbury’s.
Habitat Mid Century Large Embossed Planter
This vibrant 1950s-inspired planter packs a pop of colour, with or without the greenery. Suitable for indoors and out.
Buy it for £24 from Habitat.
Buzzy Bee Doormat
Celebrate World Bee Day this Thursday by creating a welcome buzz for visitors with this sweet bee doormat. Made from coconut coir with a PVC backing.
Buy it for £24 from Anorak.
Manila Handwoven Orange and Pink Kilim Cushion with Feather Filling
We’re still obsessed with kilim prints so these handcrafted cushion covers in bold geometrics will brighten up a comfy spot for your long-awaited get-together.
Buy it for £24.99 from Homescapes.
Mini Box of 3 NIO Cocktails
Finally, we can enjoy a tipple or two indoors with friends. Order a box of NIO (Needs Ice Only) cocktails, designed to fit through the letterbox… and let the good times roll. Chin-chin!#
Buy it for £19.50 from Nio.
Spirit of Summer Candle 200g
A sun-kissed, scented candle is a guaranteed mood booster even on the greyest day, and this blend of tropical coconut, citrus, jasmine and almond is our pick of the bunch.
Buy it for £16.99 from The Olfactiv.
Wilfred’s Aperitif
We don’t care if the sun isn’t shining, this bittersweet, alcohol-free aperitif will add a glorious glow to every shindig. Add tonic and ice for a summertime spritz.
Buy it for £18 from Wilfred’s.
Ombré Rainbow 12-Piece Dinner Set
Hello friends and family, we are SO ready for you, and this budget-friendly, rainbow dinner set will sweeten up every spring fling we’ve got planned.
Buy it for £22.99 from Studio.
Summer Sundaes Sleekster
Ice cream-flavour chocs are the sweetest treat for your guests if there’s still a nip in the air. Think creamy balls of raspberry ripple or butterscotch, for mouthfuls of pure joy.
Buy it for £22.95 from Hotel Chocolat.
Nørlo Organic Compostable Nespresso Pods Tube (15x)
Welcome in guests with a cup of Nordic-inspired coffee, a lightly roasted, smooth blend, available as ground or whole beans and compostable Nespresso pods.
Buy it for £9 from Nørlo.
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