Eight smart buys to snap up this summer

Aromatic mouthwash powered by herbs and spices

Dental hygiene isn’t all that sexy but Selahatin’s luxe mouthwash is undeniably chic. Housed in a sleek glass bottle, the medley of flavours inhibits bad breath, protects sensitive teeth and contains anti-inflammatory chamomile extract. Three perfume-like blends include Escapist, infused with cinnamon, orange and peppermint, and Of Course I Still Luv You with verbena, bergamot, cardamom and pine. Selahatin mouthwash in three flavours, €25 for 200ml

A chic cover for your tissue box

Designed by Alice Palmer to hide unsightly tissue boxes, these reversible cotton covers come in six joyful colours – think rhubarb, mustard and denim – with a contrast embroidered trim and velcro straps to hold it in place. The brand’s signature Tangier striped fabric combines traditional English style with Moroccan and Indian influences. Alice Palmer & Co cotton canvas Tangier Stripe tissue-box cover (available in three sizes and six colours), £35

A basket to carry you through summer

Basketmakers Sarah Loughlin and Marcus Wootton work together from their home studio in Worcestershire, weaving baskets with willow grown both locally and in Somerset. Their new summer collection launched this month and includes this small, asymmetric basket with its chunky hazel handle and tones of green, honey and deep red – the result of the varieties of willow used. Hopewood handwoven willow small basket with hazel handle, £95

Vases fit for a queen

Ceramicist and illustrator Celia Wood has created a series of one-of-a-kind portrait vases for the National Portrait Gallery in London. The Edinburgh-based artist uses the slab pottery technique to create flat, geometrically shaped sides on which she paints faces. Some are inspired by friends of Wood, while others are based on figures from the museum’s own collection, such as the miniature portraits of Tudor kings and queens. Celia Wood one-of-a-kind ceramic Queen vase (bespoke versions also available), £105, npgshop.org.uk

A crystal ball that’ll see your plants into their future

Returning from holiday to find houseplants shrivelled, dry and possibly dead, is a sad affair. One solution? Dab’O’s diffusing globes slowly release water; one can hold up to a litre – enough for 20-30 days. Designed by founder Jules Petras alongside regional makers from Strasbourg, Baccarat and Nance, each globe is made from hand-blown crystal glass and comes in eight pretty hues. Dab’O crystal water-diffusing Grand Globe, available in a selection of colours, £66, abask.com

A camera that captures the analogue mood

The 110 camera was first produced in the 1970s, and soared in popularity because of its pocket-sized proportions, affordable price and its simplicity – point and shoot. Analogue camera brand Lomography brought it back to life in 2012, and this year released the latest version, Lomomatic. Available in silver metal or a retro orange and cream finish, the 110 features a powerful glass lens, built-in flash and automatic exposure. Lomography Lomomatic 110 film camera, available in two finishes, from £89

Totally magnetic lamps

This versatile trio of cordless, dimmable lamps can be hung on the wall or sit on the table – and they work both inside and outdoors. The warm LED light attaches to the colourful metal bowls with a magnet and can be removed and recharged. The Oloha comes in three different sizes that can be bought separately or together. Fatboy metallic Oloha Trio cordless rechargeable magnetic bowl and light lamps in various colours, £199, fatboy.com

A trike for mini easy riders 

This glossy, vintage-style trike by Banwood is designed to support toddlers develop their balance training and motor activity. Suitable for two to six year olds, it has a smart oak and vegan-leather seat, wood pedals, detachable wicker basket and bell, adjustable handlebars and a removable push bar. Banwood steel, oak and vegan-leather Banwood vintage tricycle, available in a selection of colours, for two- to six-year-olds, £149