Our pick of the most stylish and tastiest items to buy now
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Pour me
This beautiful hobnail water jug, hand blown in the Czech Repbublic, is at home in the kitchen or dining room, pretty on the table with fresh spring flowers and a perfect pourer for water, Pimm’s or summer cocktails. It’s £95 at Ibbi, Vallum Farm, East Wallhouses Newcastle, NE18 0LL, tel 01434 409 085, www.ibbidirect.co.uk
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The holy tea towel
This unique 100% cotton tea towel featuring a heavenly image of the Madonna is a godsend for any kitchen. Designed by RE, printed and manufactured in the UK, it’s £7.50 at RE, Bishops Yard, Main Street Corbridge, NE45 5LA, tel 01434 634 567, www.re-foundobjects.com
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Coffee time
The wonderful patisserie PureKnead is home not only to superb artisan breads, patisserie and cakes, but also homeware, including from the gorgeous brand Nkuku. This two-piece mug set is £28 at PureKnead, 111 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 3RH, and 38 Dean Street, Newcastle, NE1 1PG, tel 07964 864181, www.pure-knead.co.uk
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Pot stop
These Emma Bridgewater cork pot stands are pretty, practical and just £4.50 at Corbridge Cookshop, Middle Street Corbridge, NE45 5AT, tel 01434 632 582, www.corbridgecookshop.co.uk
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Triple crown
Create a custom Muckle Brewery Gift Pack Selection by choosing three of the Hadrian’s Wall brewer’s beer gift packs, which include the spring/summer selection of Whin Sill Blonde, Pride of the Park, and Muckle Magic. The triple bundle is £33.30 and the individual three-bottle packs are £11.10 at
www.mucklebrewing.co.uk
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Green scene
This olive green Falconware enamelware jug doubles as a slender vase for flowers or herbs and adds a touch of traditional class to your table. £37 at Linnels Farm, Linnels Bank, Hexham, NE46 1TS, tel 07832 132483, www.linnelsfarm.com
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Chocs h’way!
Go on, treat yourself to some gorgeous Monty Bo Jangles choccy scoffy and flutter scotch boxes at Blagdon Farm Shop, Milkhope Centre, Berwick Hill Road, Seaton Burn, Newcastle, NE13 6DA, tel 01670 789 924, www.theblagdonfarmshop.co.uk
